by Robert J. Smith | Sep 10, 2024 | Articles
Think you don’t need an estate plan? Think again! Whether you are wondering how to minimize taxes, avoid probate or care for loved ones after your death, there is a lot of misinformation out there which could jeopardize your family’s future. We’re debunking common...
by Robert J. Smith | Apr 23, 2024 | Articles
I am pleased to announce that my wife, Wendy Cohen, has joined me as Of Counsel to focus on estate planning. Wendy was a trusts and estates attorney in private practice and spent several years at MetLife as the director of Estate Planning. She most recently worked at...
by Robert J. Smith | Jan 9, 2024 | Articles
I am featured in CityRealty’s Market Insights providing advice about new construction condos. https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/get-to-know/legal-advice-buying-new-construction-condo-new-york-city/61205
by Robert J. Smith | May 21, 2023 | Articles
I was privileged to chair a subcommittee of the City Bar Coop & Condo Law Committee that recently revised the standard form coop contract. Here is an article in the NYS Bar Association Real Property Law Journal describing the changes to the contract. Thanks to...
by Robert J. Smith | Jul 28, 2022 | Articles
FINANCING QUESTIONS: When should I lock a rate? Locking a mortgage rate seems to make sense when, as now, rates are rising. However, you need to weigh that against significant extension fees that you will likely incur if you don’t close before the rate expires, which...
by Robert J. Smith | Jul 23, 2020 | Articles
I’ll be presenting a complimentary 1.5 credit CE program on Real Estate Tips in the Current Environment on July 30th at 10:30 AM with World Wide Land Transfer. Feel free to share with any brokers you know....
