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COVID-19 resulted in many of us overlooking the possibility that a large number of employees will work remotely well into 2021 and possibly even 2022. Currently, only 120,000 of the City’s office workers have physically returned to their offices. This presents a unique long-term opportunity for investors and purchasers in New York City because most […]

It is unquestionable that the forced shutdown by COVID-19 sent devastating shockwaves throughout New York City. While some markets are steadily recovering, the commercial real estate market still has a long way to go due to severely decreased office lease renewals, and a steep decline of commuters returning to their desks. Nonetheless, some investors expect

Location is an incredibly important factor for buyers when considering their dream home. People tend to value close proximities to their offices, their children’s school, and to their respective social circles. This ultimately means that less money will be spent on commuting, although Covid-19 may disrupt the entire market altogether. Due to the current pandemic,

New York city will rise again because there is no place like NYC. The pessimists say that the city will never come back. However, one thing the pessimists fail to consider is how much people love New York City and how much the city loves them back. No other city in the world allows one

It’s an understatement to say that divorce is a life changing event. Clearly, there are obvious legal challenges which are typically handled through your matrimonial attorney. You might have consulted with a real estate broker regarding living accommodations, and your accountant regarding tax ramifications. You should be talking to a financial advisor to help you

Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative new website. The updated site connects people with top-rated Manhattan, NY real estate and estate planning lawyers and provides answers to questions related to these complex areas of the law. The redesigned website is easy to navigate and provides custom content tailored

While it might be difficult for some of us to consider our own mortality, it’s crucial to plan for what should happen to our assets when we pass away. Creating an estate plan is a gift you can give to your most cherished family and friends. A plan can clearly outline your final wishes, prevent

Many people have heard of wills and trusts, but they might not be aware of the differences between these two useful estate planning tools. A knowledgeable estate planning lawyer can discuss wills, trusts, and the differences between them to help you create an estate plan that suits your needs. What Is a Will? A will

What is an Ancillary Probate Proceeding? According to New York State law, ancillary probate may be used when a non-domiciliary decedent owns real and/or personal property which needs to be administered in this state and there has been probate in a foreign (domiciliary) jurisdiction. This means that if a representative of a probate proceeding initiated

Like many trusts and estates lawyers, I perform a “ceremony” at the time of a will signing. I gather witnesses together with the client in the same room and then ask the client several questions, such as if this is his/her last will and testament and whether they agree for the witnesses to witness their