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While there is still a moratorium on filing most eviction proceedings, landlords who are considering starting an eviction, should read the article below for just a few things to consider before starting. Reach out to attorney Thomas Babcock if you have questions or need help navigating this process. https://www.melvinlaw.com/pre-eviction-checklist-for-landl/

Are you a small business, nonprofit or small landlord who needs help with costs as New York starts to reopen? If so click the link below to learn more about the New York Loan Fund, which is a program that helps businesses stay and re-open during this COVID-19 outbreak. Contact us if you have and questions or need help with this process. https://www.melvinlaw.com/ny-forward-loan-fund/

Just in Time! Congress makes it easier for small businesses to restructure their debt

We're Virtually Connecting you to Legal Services

Part of the April 7, 2020 Executive Order from Governor Andrew Cuomo now allows for the execution of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and other Estate Planning documents using audio-video technology, meaning testators, witnesses, and attorneys can execute this documents safely while having an attorney represent them. See the article below from Thomas Babcock about the process and what it means moving forward. If you or anyone you know has questions or would like assistance creating these documents please call Tom at 315-671-6165 or email him at [email protected] https://www.melvinlaw.com/executing-estate-docs-during-qua/

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These documents can still be drafted and executed today while maintaining social distancing and a high quality of legal representation depending on your specific situation. As millions of Americans are forced to stay home or are in quarantine or isolation, one of the most important documents you can use to designate someone to help with you finances and financial decisions is a Power of Attorney. Click the article below by Thomas Babcock to read about a Power of Attorney and its impact today. If you have questions or would like to learn about the next steps to draft these documents, please email Tom at [email protected]. https://www.melvinlaw.com/power-of-attorney-in-quarantine/

Relief for Workers

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In the final part of our four part series on Estate Planning for Millennials, learn about the rights of couples who aren't married and some of the difficulties they may face. https://www.melvinlaw.com/growing-up-smart-estate-planning/

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In part three of our four part series on Millennials and Estate Planning we talk about how having children can influence a couple's decision making process. https://www.melvinlaw.com/growing-up-smart-estate-planning/

In part two of our four part series on Estate Planning for Millennials, we address married couples without children. How do couples go about choosing an estate plan? https://www.melvinlaw.com/growing-up-smart-estate-planning/