by Christopher Arrigali | Jul 23, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
In Part I of our series on Estate Planning With Your Elders: Bringing Taboo Topics to the Table, we discussed the key elements of opening a conversation with your parents regarding two traditionally taboo topics: finances and death. In Part II of this series, we are...
by Christopher Arrigali | Jul 3, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Politics. Religion. Finances. Death. What’s the common bond? For many, these are traditionally taboo topics of discussion when it comes to engaging with family members. But there comes a time when not discussing the latter two topics — finances and death —...
by Christopher Arrigali | Jun 29, 2020 | Closing Process, Contract Negotiations, First Time Home Buyers, News for Home Buyers, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Sales, Title Searches
You finally closed on your home, and whether you’re the buyer or the seller, you probably feel a flood of relief. And also a certain amount of trepidation, because during the 2-3 months or so between acceptance of the purchase offer and the actual closing, a...
by Christopher Arrigali | Jun 8, 2020 | Closing Process, New Yor Real Estate Market, Real Estate Law
As anybody interested in Staten Island real estate will probably have heard, the market in our borough is extremely attractive right now. Specific news about the New York Observational Wheel and neighborhood development projects such as those in Tompkinsville and...
by Christopher Arrigali | May 27, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Many people are intimidated by estate planning or they think only wealthy individuals need plans (or both). Almost everyone has an estate. If you have something of value (assets) that you want to pass on to loved ones when you die, you have an estate. This can be...