Lee R. Shubert

02/12/2015

A close friend and colleague sent me the following New York Times article regarding the [alleged] abuse of the guardianship process by nursing homes.

The idea that anyone would attempt to take control of an incapacitated person's finances in order to just pay themselves is an absolutely disturbing perversion of the guardianship process. Unfortunately, the numbers cited within the article make it seem like this is not an isolated incident; indeed, it may even be happening more often now.

I understand that these businesses need to get paid to continue operating, but any instances in which a company (or individual) abuses the guardianship process to collect debts rather than guard the incapacitated person should be brought to light and halted by the courts.

A New York State statute to protect the infirm has become a routine tool for nursing homes to ensure bills are paid.

06/10/2011

http://www.cnbc.com/id/43354054

JPMorgan Chase is forecasting another 4 to 5 percent drop in home values over the next 12 months.

05/11/2011

In the wake of the subprime implosion, the Obama Administration has stepped up its scrutiny of disadvantaged neighborhoods' credit access.

05/10/2011

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/housing-crash-is-getting-worse-2011-05-09

If you thought the housing crisis was bad, think again. It’s worse. And yet Brett Arends thinks now is the time to consider jumping on the resulting bargains.

03/02/2011

This is a great reminder that small costs can really add up. Thanks to my friend and coworker Mish for sharing!

Personal Finance, banking-budgeting

02/14/2011

This article makes some very valid points about why NOW is the right time to start the selling process if you have thought at all of selling in the next few years.

The rolling real estate crash that ravaged Florida and the Southwest is delivering a new wave of distress to communities once thought to be immune — economically diversified cities where the boom was relatively restrained, the New York Times reports.

02/11/2011

I just finished a class on foreclosure that stated the entire foreclosure process here in New York can drag on for almost 8 years. Looks like it might get even longer with more foreclosures coming down the pike.

U.S. home foreclosures jumped 12 percent last month, but the sharp divide between states suggests the industry remains backlogged by investigations into the foreclosure process.

02/11/2011

Fully licensed attorney living and working as a real estate agent in Bay Ridge.