Resources & Legal Guides

Resources

Legal guides worth your time

Plain-language explainers on the legal matters our clients face most often — written to help you understand your options before you ever set foot in our office.

Estate Planning

Do I Need a Will or a Trust in New York?

Understanding the real differences between wills and trusts — and how to decide which one (or both) fits your family's needs.

6 min readRead article

Criminal Defense

What Happens After a Criminal Arrest in New York?

A plain-language walkthrough of the criminal process in New York, from arrest through arraignment and beyond.

7 min readRead article

Guardianship

Understanding Guardianship Proceedings in New York

A guide to Article 17-A and Article 81 guardianship in New York, and how families can prepare for the process.

8 min readRead article

Criminal Defense

Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

What to look for — and what to ask — when your freedom and future are on the line.

5 min readRead article

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