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New York gets yellow rating for traffic safety laws
In 2014, the mayor of New York City launched an initiative designed to eliminate all traffic deaths on city streets. Since then, many other cities around the country have initiated similar programs. The effort to keep people safe on the street, however, may not always...
Why should I update my will?
While it is crucial that you have a will in place, it is equally important that you update will documents as necessary. There are many different circumstances that can directly impact your will, from bringing a new child home to getting a divorce. If you neglect to...
It may soon become harder to obtain SSDI benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance is often difficult to obtain, and it appears it may become even more so if a proposed new rule moves forward. The current presidential administration has proposed a new rule that, if passed, would impact about half of all people...
Alcohol’s affect on the body
Seeing flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror may send a shockwave of panic through your body. Regardless of the circumstances, getting pulled over by law enforcement is stressful and takes a real toll on reactions and responses. Consuming alcohol only...
What are the types of property liens?
If you want to get ready to sell your home or if you are looking to buy one, you will want to know what a lien is and who is going to pay for it. Essentially, you should think of a lien as an unpaid bill that must be satisfied before the home can be sold. There are...
Does a New York seller have to make repairs on a property?
Real estate transactions are often backward in that a buyer makes a down payment on a home before he or she can order an inspection. To protect buyers in the event that an inspection reveals potentially costly or dangerous issues that the seller failed to disclose,...
Understanding intestate succession
Many in Mount Morris have avoided estate planning; you may be among them. The typical assumption is that many avoid estate planning because it forces them to confront the reality of their own mortality. Yet of you are like many of those that we here at Sciarrino &...
Who receives SSDI?
Social Security Disability benefits come from the Social Security Administration and provide you with compensation when you cannot work due to a long-term disability. However, the SSA typically denies most applications for these benefits. SSDI has very strict...
Can you refuse a breath test?
Even if you feel sober enough to drive, driving under the influence can cause erratic driving behavior like speeding, not fully stopping at a stop sign or weaving between lanes. These traffic violations put you at a higher risk of an officer pulling you over. The cop...
What is a living will?
More and more people are deciding to create living wills every day here in New York. However, before you can decide if you would like to follow suit, it is important to understand exactly what a living will can and cannot do. Many people confuse a living will with a...
