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Tips When Investing in Commercial Real Estate Investing in commercial real estate in the Hudson Valley requires careful planning and knowledge to avoid certain pitfalls. Consider these eight tips before purchasing an investment property. Identify your team Investing in commercial or other income producing property is not for the weak of heart, and the journey…
A New YIMBYs (Yes In My Backyard) Perspective on Housing Recently, the New York Times published a very interesting and informative article by Conor Dougherty chronicling the efforts of a group of people in California to reexamine some of the common assumptions related to the need for dense residential developments in our communities. Mr. Dougherty…
MAKE OLD MAN WINTER YOUR FRIEND We are now officially in the dead of winter. As the effects of winter bring ever increasing utility bills and cold and drafty homes, it is comforting to know that there is some help available, especially for seniors, to cope with old man winter. The New York State Office…
Freshly Baked: Insight into NY’s New Hemp Laws Hemp may be a budding topic of interest in New York State, but the legal and regulatory landscape drastically changed as of December 9, 2019. On that date, Governor Cuomo signed legislation establishing a more streamlined regulatory framework for the growing, processing, and sale of hemp and…
Do you need an experienced litigation attorney? An experienced litigation attorney should be used to commence a lawsuit against someone, or to defend against an action when a business or individual is sued by someone else in Orange County, NY. The Orange County, NY litigator will manage all phases of the litigation from the initial…
Seven Ways To Spend Down for Medicaid The Medicaid resource level for an individual senior trying to qualify for long-term care or nursing home services is $15,750.00 throughout New York State. This article will address seven ways to spend down for Medicaid. There are numerous legal strategies that can shield and protect assets, but one…
HELP YOUR CHILD COPE WITH A PARENTAL SPLIT Going through a divorce can be a period of profound upheaval for all involved, but particularly for children. Studies have shown that there can be significant impact on children of divorced parents, which can continue into adulthood. Staying together solely “for the children,” however, can be equally…
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF THE HOUSING STABAILITY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2019 On June 14, 2019, the New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) became law. This law signifies a seismic shift in the balance of power between landlords and tenants, whereby the legislature has amended many parts of the state’s…
Employer or Contractor? Are you an employer or a contractor with people who perform labor and services for you? Are those service providers your employees or independent contractors? The distinction makes a big difference for both insurance and tax reasons. A big battlefield is with respect to workers compensation insurance premiums and employee payroll taxes….
SLIP AND FALL – NOW WHAT? Here in the Hudson Valley, the winter means it is slip and fall season. If you slip or trip and fall and get hurt because of the negligence of someone else on their property, you may well be entitled to financial damages for your pain and suffering. Negligence generally…
Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce in New York State The divorce rate in New York State is among the lowest in the country. However, many people still end their marriages for various reasons. It is one of the most difficult decisions one can make in life, and divorce can be physically, financially, and…
Press Release For more information, contact: Michele Babcock, Managing Partner, Jacobowitz & Gubits LLP, 845-778-2121 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jacobowitz and Gubits Names Two New Partners WALDEN, NY – Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP is pleased to announce that Kara J. Cavallo, Esq., and Kelly A. Pressler, Esq., have both been named Partner, effective January 1, 2020….
Alternatives to Divorce and Options for Separating If you are having difficulties in your relationship with your spouse, it can help to know the different options that are available to you. Marriage Counseling Meeting with a marriage counselor can help bring to light any underlying issues causing difficulty in a relationship, and provide guidance to…
Estate Planning and Asset Protection Free Seminar – March 24, 2020 You and a guest are invited to join us for this free Estate Planning and Asset Protection Seminar on March 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM at J&G, 158 Orange Avenue in Walden, NY. Register Here – Seating is Limited so reserving your spot is…
New Tenant Harassment Bill Signed Last week, Governor Cuomo signed legislation (A.6188/S.2605) protecting rent-regulated tenants by preventing landlords from creating unsafe, disruptive or uninhabitable conditions in an effort to force tenants from their homes. The previous law only provided protections to tenants who could demonstrate physical injury and did not take into account the conditions…
AVOIDING SLIP AND FALLS WHEN YOU’RE 55 AND OLDER Being 55 years old is surely is not as old as 55 used to be. Now at 55 you can be fully employed, if that be your pleasure, and looking forward to many more productive years. You can volunteer, exercise, travel, participate in sports or,even…
WHAT THE ORANGE COUNTY SOCIAL HOST LAW MEANS FOR YOU It is holiday time. Food and drink and parties. College kids home from school. So now is the time to think about what is your responsibility for those around you, who are under 21, in your home, drinking alcoholic beverages. If you are over…
Three Things Every Senior Should Know About Divorce Divorces after the age of 55 are becoming increasingly common, and those leaving long-term marriages are now more likely to enter into new marriages. Here are three topics to keep in mind if you are contemplating a divorce or entering into a new relationship: Division of retirement…
Debt and Divorce Debt and divorce often go hand in hand. It can often be more complicated dividing up debts that have been incurred during the marriage than separating assets. More importantly, relying on your soon-to-be-ex to pay debts that appear on your credit report can have long-term, negative ramifications if things turn nasty, as…
Michele L. Babcock Elected to Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors Press Release For more information, contact: Valerie Gross Jacobowitz and Gubits LLP, Director of Marketing and Business Development, 845-778-2121 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WALDEN, NY – The law firm of Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP (J&G) is pleased to announce that Michele…
