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Your Options When it Comes to a Co-Owned Property

Q. I co-own a piece of real property with my two siblings. I would like to sell the property and divide the proceeds, but my siblings are against any sale. What can I do? New York law recognizes three basic forms in which two or more people can co-own real property. The first and probably…

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Are You Liable When Someone Is Injured On Your Property For Recreational Purposes?

Q.If people to use my property for recreational purposes, can I be held liable if someone becomes injured? Except in very limited circumstances, New York law limits the liability of property owners for injuries sustained by others who use the property for recreational purposes. As a matter of common law, property owners in New York…

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Things To Keep in Mind When Considering a Solar Energy System on Your Farm

Q. What should I keep in mind when considering a solar energy system for my farm? For many agricultural needs, solar energy can provide a good, environmentally-friendly alternative or supplement to traditional energy sources which depend on connections to utility grids or the use of fuel burning power generators. Modern, well-designed, simple-to-maintain and cost-effective solar…

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How Farm Land is Affected By Estate Taxes

Q. Is farmland entitled to any special valuation for purposes of Federal estate taxes? A. As referenced in a quote famously attributed to Mark Twain, “the only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”Estate planning is intended to address those two inevitabilities by determining in advance how property and other assets will be distributed…

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Could You Be Liable for Someone Else’s Conduct?

Q. Can a person ever be held liable for injuries caused by someone else’s conduct? As a general rule, the law holds each person responsible for the consequences of his or her own actions – if your intentional or negligent conduct results in injuries to another person, you may be held civilly liable for the…

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When You Could Be Personally Liability for a Corporation’s Debts

Q. Can a shareholder or officer ever be held personally liable for the debts or liabilities of a corporation? Most people (or groups of people) who engage in commercial business ventures choose to do so through a corporation, a limited liability company, or another form of a business entity authorized under New York law. Once…

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Your Legal Options for Nuisance Neighbors

Q. My neighbor races ATVs on his property at all hours of the day and night, three or four days a week, and the noise is unbearable. What are my legal options Our relationship with our neighbors often has a very direct impact on our quality of life but, unfortunately, not all of us are…

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The Basic Steps of Litigation

Q. What are the basic steps involved in the litigation of a civil case? The New York State court system provides an orderly process for the adjudication of civil disputes between parties. All sorts of civil claims may be the subject of litigation – personal injury lawsuits, breach of contract actions and other commercial claims,…

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Slip and Falls, Dash Cam Coverage, Landlord and Renter Liability, and More

On this summertime episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show, Daniel Rubin and Matthew Tulio will focus on personal injury law. The Girvin & Ferlazzo law firm has been serving the community for over 25 years, and their weekly radio show airs every Saturday on Talk 1300 AM at 10:00 a.m. The hosts offer…

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What the Law Says About No Trespassing Signs

Q. Am I obligated to post “no trespassing” signs on my private property to keep people out? Trespass is best understood as the intentional entry onto the land of another without permission or justification. In New York, trespassing on the lands of another may result in criminal liability under the Penal Law, and may also…

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