W. Zehava Schechter, Attorney at Law

06/16/2023

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Q. I am the Seller of a house in a Village in Nassau County. Years ago, I installed a bathroom (shower, sink, toilet) in the basement without obtaining permits. It did not seem important at the time and would only have delayed the construction, cost me more money, and opened up my home to the Villag...

06/15/2023

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Q. The attorney representing me on my case is not returning my telephone calls and I have lost faith in his ability to get a good result for me. I want to hire another attorney and get my file from him to give to a new attorney. May I do this? If so, how? Also, if I end the relationship with my curr...

05/17/2023

https://www.schechterlawny.com/post/estate-planning-for-individuals-and-families

For individuals and families, estate planning is the means for ensuring that your wishes for your legal and financial matters are fulfilled. A Will, Health Care Proxy, and Durable Power of Attorney are the foundation for arranging your legal affairs in case of incapacity while you are alive or after...

05/16/2023

https://www.schechterlawny.com/post/do-i-need-a-revocable-trust

“I need a trust to protect my assets” is a statement I often hear from prospective clients. Their family members or friends have trusts and they think they need one, too. But, everyone does not need a trust. There are great reasons to create trusts and here are some of them: } It’s all about t...

05/12/2023

https://www.schechterlawny.com/post/do-sellers-need-to-disclose-property-defects

If Only! While the law states that the seller is obligated to inform the purchaser of real property of all defects, it gives an loophole to the seller who has the choice of complying with the law OR paying a $500.00 credit at closing to the purchaser and not having any obligation to disclose any def...

02/13/2023

I am purchasing a cooperative unit. Isn't the corporation responsible for all repairs?
Congratulations on your purchase of shares which correspond to a cooperative unit. While the corporation is responsible for common areas, you as future unit owner are responsible for all necessary repairs within the unit.

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02/06/2023

If you are considering purchasing a cooperative unit, you need to have a home inspection to reveal any necessary repairs within the cooperative unit for which you will be responsible.

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02/02/2023

I just saw my dream home. Everything looks great to me. Why do I need a home inspection?
Unless you are an experienced inspector yourself, you may have missed details in structure, systems, and even the walls of your dream home which will lead to expensive repairs after the closing. Every purchaser of real property needs to have a home inspector inspect property before entering into a contract of sale.

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01/31/2023

Did you know...
It is a smart decision for every purchaser of real property to have a home inspection before signing a real estate contract.

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01/30/2023

Is it correct that I need a pre-nuptial agreement only for a 2nd marriage, not a 1st marriage?
Not necessarily. If you or your fiance has considerable assets or children from a prior relationship, a pre-nuptial agreement is important for you, too.

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01/27/2023

Did you know?
Pre-nuptial agreements are important for many 1st marriages, not just 2nd and later marriages.

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01/26/2023

Do I need a trust?
A trust is a great estate planning vehicle for some people but not everyone. An experienced estate planning attorney can help you decide if it is right for you.

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