Educational Resources
Browse the Trainor, Pezzulo & DeSanto PLLC blog for legal educational information and definitions to help you prepare for your next steps. Disclaimer: The legal information presented here SHOULD NOT be relied upon as legal advice, which can only be given after an attorney-client relationship is established. Its purpose is to provide information, rather than advice or opinion and is accurate to the best of the author’s knowledge as of the date initially presented. Accordingly, this information should not be viewed as a solicitation for a specific legal matter or a substitute for the guidance and recommendations of a retained professional. Read the full disclaimer here.
Selling Your Home: Factors to Consider
“Am I ready to sell my home?” The market right now favors sellers with not enough inventory for the number of buyers out there. Interest rates are low, so people are ready to buy! Here are some helpful hints to see if now is the right time to sell!
NY Court Operation Updates
The COVID-19 shutdown has caused uncertainty across the spectrum of areas in which we practice and this is evident especially in navigating the various NY Courts where we represent our clients. Within the past few weeks, New York Courts have released guidance on re-opening operations and resuming jury trials.
Notary and Notarization in Malta, NY
Many of us have needed our signatures notarized at one point or another. You may have asked yourself: “Why is it necessary to have my signature notarized?” This blog serves to examine this question and more and offer insight into the same.
Starting Your Own Business
You’ve done your research, picked out a great name, web domain and phone number but how do you become legally recognized as a business? Every business has pros and cons. Once you have the building blocks of how to build a great company, its time to get down to the nuts and bolts and not so glamorous side of starting your own business.
Remote Will Execution
When a global pandemic strikes, firms and their clients must adapt to execute this vital document without physically convening, yet with the formalities required by law.
Traffic Violation Reduction
Receiving a traffic violation occurs more regularly than one might think. In fact, according to the New York State DMV-Reportable Traffic Ticket Convictions, over 3.7 million tickets were issued in New York State alone in 2017. However, many people might not be aware that they may be able to dispute a traffic violation if issued.
Bankruptcy: A Beginner’s Guide
Declaring individual bankruptcy is a major financial decision. We’ve compiled some basics to consider while determining if declaring is the correct option for you.
How to Purchase Your First Home
Being a first-time homebuyer is exciting but can be overwhelming especially in today’s market.
With real estate trends, you might be tempted to make an impulsive purchase that can hurt you in the long run. So whether you are looking for a $100,000 house or a $1,000,000 house, make sure you are aware of the process and steps you can take to facilitate your purchase.
Will Package Execution
Many of us do not contemplate the logistics of dying. However, the decisions we make regarding our person and our estate may have lasting and significant impacts – not only on ourselves but also on the family, friends and finances we leave behind when we pass. One way individuals can put their worries to rest is by executing a will package.
Landlord Obligations and Tenants’ Rights
The New York State legislature recently drastically overhauled the fundamentals of the landlord-tenant relationship when it enacted the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act” last year. These sweeping reforms have greatly bolstered tenants’ rights and have completely changed the obligations incumbent upon landlords.