What is Probate? In New York State, an Executor nominated under a will needs to petition the court in order to receive Letters Testamentary so that they can act. The Executor will use the Letters to obtain and gather the assets of the estate. An Executor is mainly responsible for paying the debts of the…




SHOULD YOU WAIVE YOUR HOME INSPECTION ON THE PURCHASE OFFER Yes, we hear your objection. Is it really necessary to spend hundreds of dollars on a home inspection when you are already spending a bunch of money on your home purchase? As a legal professional in the Hudson Valley Region of New York, I am…




SERVICE ANIMALS AND PUBLIC ACCOMODATIONS What image comes to mind when you hear the term “service animal?” Do you wonder if you – as an employer or business owner – adequately understand the nature of service animals, and the rights and responsibilities that are applicable to both you and the person benefitted by that service…




IS YOUR ONLINE WILL VALID? With promises of producing the exact forms that you need, for an unbelievable price, and in a matter of minutes, it’s no wonder that many people are opting for online services for their estate planning needs instead of seeking advice from a qualified attorney. A Last Will and Testament can…




OPEN MEETINGS LAW AMENDED TO PERMIT SOME REMOTE ATTENDANCE The Open Meetings Law was recently amended to permit public bodies to use videoconferencing to conduct open meetings under “extraordinary circumstances” without there being a declared state disaster emergency in effect. Public bodies seeking to use remote attendance must adopt a local law or ordinance to…




J&G WELCOMES NEW ATTORNEY KARA M. NELSON TO THE FIRM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WALDEN, NY – J&G, LLP is pleased to announce that a new attorney has joined the firm. Kara M. Nelson has joined the firm’s Litigation Team as an Associate attorney concentrating in general litigation and landlord tenant matters. Pictured from left to…



