Sidewalks are a crucial feature of nearly any urban landscape, and most places in New York are no exception. In general, sidewalks provide a safe environment for pedestrians to travel to and from bus stops, schools and even places of work. When the safety of these...
Guardianship – Contests and Feuds
Guardianship proceedings are, in theory, less litigious than other court proceedings: in general, all of the parties in a Guardianship hearing are looking out for the best interest of the person who may need a Guardian. However, all of the parties involved don't...
Guardianship – 6 Steps to Getting Guardianship
As discussed in our previous Guardianship blogs, when your loved one is no longer able to care for their own daily activities or finances and they are no longer able and/or willing to seek help from third-parties to manage their affairs, you may need to seek...
Who is responsible for the safety of contract construction workers?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, during 2013 alone, roughly one out of every five U.S. workplace fatalities occurred in the construction industry. From scaling scaffolding and working from heights to performing excavation work and...
Guardianship – An Introduction
Everyone ages. It's an inescapable truth of life. From the moment we are born to the moment we die, we are aging. Some people age with more ease than others, living relatively healthy lives well into their nineties, and some age with more difficulty, developing...
Guardianship – A Last Resort
In New York State, Guardians are only necessary when a person needs assistance with their Activities of Daily Living (managing their personal and financial affairs) and that person either consents to the Guardian being appointed, or the court finds them incapacitated...