Estate Settlement During COVID-19
One of the rewarding aspects of our work is to help families or friends through the death of a loved one by assisting in starting the process with the courts called estate settlement.
Transferring a Vehicle after Death
You are not expected to be an expert at navigating these procedures (or even these DMV forms) when your loved one passes away. If you recently lost someone and need assistance determining which method applies, please contact us and speak with one of experienced attorneys.
Common Questions From Farmers Regarding Legal Planning
This post was originally written after one of our attorneys, Megan Harris-Pero,had the opportunity to speak to a group of mostly beginning farmers at the NOFA-NY 2016 Conference (Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY) about legal issues.
Lack of Long-Term Planning & Succession Planning Presents Challenges for Farmers (And Most of Us)
While we can’t change the economy, our firm, Harris-Pero & Botelho, PLLC, is happy to assist agricultural businesses and owners of agricultural land to feel more secure with their legal futures.
What is Matilda’s Law?
Matilda’s Law includes recommendations to remain indoors whenever possible, going outdoors for solitary exercise, screening all visitors by taking their temperatures, wearing a mask in the company of others, and practicing social distancing by staying at least 6 feet from others.
5 Reasons to Get Your Power of Attorney Today
One of the key documents in an estate plan is the Power of Attorney. A comprehensive and highly detailed Power of Attorney can help in life emergencies and in long term care planning.
Get Organized! Get Comfortable!
Biggest misconception about organizing is that you should be able to do it on your own and that you should know how to do it. People need to be taught how to organize and many of us were not taught this. And it's never too late!!! Just start.
Scam Alerts and Reminders for LLCs
One client sent us an official looking email from a Company claiming that an annual renewal needed to be paid so that the Company could continue being their registered agent and that lack of payment would cause suspension and cancellation of their entity. This Company and website was not an official government office. We suggest ignoring those emails and reporting to the NY Attorney General's Office.
Beyond My Battle
Megan Harris-Pero is on the board of Beyond My Battle, a wonderful non-profit with a mission to help people with chronic illnesses and their caregivers.
Small Steps to Make Your Small Business Green
There are lots of things that our small businesses use that we can make better choices about and maybe even get a little bit of a tax break.