New York drug laws changed to legalize cannabis for adults aged 21 and older. The legislation allows people to legally carry three ounces of dry buds and 24 ounces of a concentrated product. As with other substances, such as cigarettes and alcohol, New York State does...
What are some common sources of injuries on construction sites?
Dealing with head or spinal injuries after working on a construction site can leave you feeling tired and overwhelmed. No matter what company you work for, devastating accidents can happen in an instant. Knowing more about the most common problems people face may help...
Choosing the right trustee for your estate
Estate planning is difficult but necessary. To make sure your estate gets the treatment it deserves after your passing, you should record in detail your final wishes and appoint a trustee to carry out your last will. Your trustee should be healthy The person you...
What are the risks of delaying a home closing?
A closing date is an important milestone in the real estate process since it brings the sale of a property to its conclusion. This is why you want to avoid any issues that could push back the closing date. You might wait longer than necessary to take possession of...
Do mental health conditions qualify for Social Security?
The rise in the awareness and acceptance of mental health conditions may have led to your diagnosis. Depending on your condition, you may find working difficult at the moment. You may need to take time away from the job to continue treatment to get your mental health...
Can an estate executor manipulate the estate owner?
Estate plans cover a lot of ground. After all, one estate plan needs to cover every single one of a person's assets, what they want to do with said assets, who their beneficiaries are, how they want their body handled, and much, much more. Unfortunately, while most...
Medications and impaired driving
You probably already know that you could receive a DWI charge in New York for driving under the influence of certain medications. If an officer finds that you seem dizzy, speak unclearly or seem tired, the officer could arrest you for impaired driving. A better...
What symptoms can you associate with traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries are among the most common injuries following a car accident. During the collision, your body or head may suffer a violent blow from various objects within the car. Additionally, the back-and-forth motion can cause the soft tissue to collide...
Do you legally need to submit to a chemical test?
When a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of a DWI, they cannot force you to take a breath test. However, you face several legal penalties for refusing. According to the New York DMV, driving means you fall under the law of implied consent for chemical tests....
What is a property condition disclosure statement?
The New York State Senate’s website notes that residential real estate sellers must give buyers a property condition disclosure statement. Before you sign a purchase agreement, you have a right to discuss the disclosure statement as part of the sale. When completing...
