Real Estate

Whether you are buying a home, making a real estate investment or selling your home Testa Law Firm, P.C. will be there to guide you through it. When you contact our office someone will always be available who is familiar with your file and can answer… Read More
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Buying Commercial Property

Buying commercial real estate in New York is not like purchasing a new family home. The costs are more, the funding is harder to get, and to top it off if you need tenants, you will have to cover the expenses of marketing, identifying, and securing n… Read More
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Foreclosure Defense

If you have been served with a Summons and Complaint for foreclosure of your home do not delay in hiring an attorney to answer the Summons and Complaint. Read More
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Real Estate Closing Process

Purchasing and selling property is most likely one of the largest financial transactions you will make which is why the closing process is so in depth. There are many players in a real estate closing. Read More
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Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions

Testa Law Firm answers the most common questions our clients have about real estate law. Read More
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Estate Planning

Estate planning is essential to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of and that your property and assets are disposed of according to your directions. Read More
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Changing a Will

A last will and testament is a legal document instructing what should happen to your assets and property (known as your estate) at the time of your death. But it does not stop there. You can assign a guardian for children and appoint an executor for… Read More
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Intestate Succession

Intestate Succession is an estate plan by default. If you fail to personally create an estate plan prior to death, then the State of New York will determine to whom your estate will be transferred. In many intestate situations, the heirs, as determin… Read More
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Irrevocable Trusts

Irrevocable trusts can be an important component of estate plans. Much of it depends on the purpose of the trust. There are many considerations, however, that must be taken into account before creating one. Read More
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Revocable or Living Trusts

In order to fully understand the concepts behind a “living” trust, it is important for you to understand the difference between the three basic types of trusts. Today, when the term “trust” is used, it is likely being used in referenc… Read More
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Testamentary Capacity

What happens sometimes is a person procrastinates and does not prepare a last will and testament until the last minute when they are aging and health-wise, more vulnerable. This person may or may not have the testamentary capacity to fulfill the requ… Read More
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Wills

Attorney Daniel Testa will review your assets and discuss with you what you want with regard to your estate. Making sure your goals for today and tomorrow are met is our personal goal at Testa Law Firm. Read More
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Healthcare Proxy

A healthcare proxy, also written as health care proxy, is a means to ensure that––in the event you become incapacitated––someone you trust carries out your wishes regarding medical treatment. This document is a great comforting tool that you… Read More
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Power of Attorney

A power of attorney (POA) is an estate planning tool where you appoint a person, known as the agent, to manage your affairs. Typically, the POA is appointed to manage financial or medical matters when you cannot do so yourself because you are incapac… Read More
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Pour-Over Wills in New York State

People work hard for the wealth they have obtained, and so for many, it is hard to give up control over it while they are alive. Even more so, they still want to have a say in what happens to their property upon their death. In the meantime, a living… Read More
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Estate Planning FAQ

At Testa Law Firm, we believe informed clients make the best decisions about their estate plans. That’s why we want to break down complex terms and clarify confusing principles so that you make the right choices for your estate, too. Contact ou… Read More
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Wills FAQ

There's a lot to know about Wills. You need to understand the difference between a Will and Living Will, how Wills should be executed and how they can be modified or challenged. Read More
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Estate Administration

When a loved one passes away their family not only deals with the emotional loss, but also the tasks required to assure the proper distribution of assets and payment of bills. Estate administration is the process of managing a person's affairs after… Read More
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The Probate Process

Probate is the legal process which takes place when a person dies leaving a Will. A Will only needs to be probated if the decedent died with assets valued at $50,000 or more, if assets are less than $50,000.00 a simple small estate probate can be com… Read More
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Estate Administration Frequently Asked Questions

Here are responses to some of the most frequently asked questions we get when new clients come to our office in Auburn, New York. Read More
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Family Law

The rate of divorce has increased over the years, and much of it has to do with social acceptance of it. Social acceptance, however, does not make the dissolution of a marriage any easier. When a marriage ends, you have decisions you need to make tha… Read More
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Divorce

Going through a Divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional times in your life. Each divorce is unique and the complexity will depend on your individual situation. The first and most important step is to consult with an experienced Divorce… Read More
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Equitable Distribution of Real Property

New York State is an equitable distribution state which means that marital property, property acquired during the marriage, is equitably distributed. Equitable does not necessarily mean 50/50, but rather a fair distribution. Read More
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Uncontested Divorce

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Adoption

Adoption in New York State is overseen by the Family Court or the Surrogate’s Court depending on what County the adoption is in. The adoption is normally filed in the County where the adoptive parents reside. The adoption has to be approved by… Read More
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Stepparent Adoption

As a step-parent you may love your step-children as if they were your own, and you may fulfill many, if not all, parental duties. Despite this, you do not have a secure legal relationship with your step-child. Read More
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Bankruptcy

Filing for Bankruptcy can immediately stop phone calls and letters from harassing debt collectors, stop wage garnishment, remove bank account freezes, remove liens from real property, stall foreclosure and vehicle repossession... Read More
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Chapter 13

A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a reorganization bankruptcy which is designed to reorganize your debts and to create a plan to payoff a portion of those debts at a reasonable and manageable rate. Read More
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Chapter 7

A chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most straightforward form of bankruptcy and allows you to get rid of most of your debts and start over with a fresh start. Read More
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Glossary

Below are some of the most common bankruptcy terms. For a complete glossary please visit uscourts.gov A Automatic Stay An injunction that automatically stops lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments, and all collection activity against the debtor the mom… Read More
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Bankruptcy - Frequently Asked Questions

Here are responses to some of the most frequently asked Bankruptcy questions we get when new clients come to our office in Auburn, New York. Read More
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Personal injury

Have you been injured? Then you need the best representation to get you the best possible outcome. At Testa Law Firm, P.C. we will evaluate your case with you and give you a personal referral to a firm that will best suit your needs. Read More
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Personal Injury FAQ

Here are responses to some of the most frequently asked Personal Injury questions we get when new clients come to our office in Auburn, New York. Read More
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