Recent Blog Posts
Why Is It So Important to Have a Will?
An experienced estate planning attorney will know how to convey your assets in a way that helps those inheriting it hold onto more of it, rather than receiving a highly diminished portion after the government takes a substantial share.
Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers
Hudson Valley truck accident attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss FMCSA truck safety regulations like hours of service rules for truckers.
The Black Box Installed in Most Vehicles May Be Useful in an Accident Investigation
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello talk about event data recorders (EDR), “black boxes” that record data in a crash.
Becoming a Landlord for the First Time
Hudson Valley real estate attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello provide tips for people thinking about become a landlord for the first time in New York.
Recent Dutchess County Accident Results in Hospitalizations
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss Dutchess County car accident attributed to speeding.
Same-Sex Parenting Presents Novel Custody Issues in New York
A recent article in the New York Post highlighted the complex new family law questions that can arise in a new era of legally married same-sex parents raising children, especially when adoption, sperm donation, surrogacy, and other factors enter the equation. The article discusses the case of two gay men in a same-sex marriage… Read More »
What to Expect At Your Initial Meeting with Your Divorce Attorney
Ending a marriage is never an easy thing to do. If you have children, your mind begins to wonder what will happen with the children, who will get custody, etc. This major life change can bring worries of money issues, residency changes, and a host of other concerns. If you have already made the… Read More »
Diagnosing Cancer in New York: $8 Million in Federal Grants to Assist in Preventing Colorectal Cancer
On August 17, 2015, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that over the next five years, the State of New York will receive $8 million in federal grants to assist with screening patients for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is New York’s second leading cause of cancer deaths. This program, awarded from the Centers for Disease… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Injuries On Snowy Sidewalks?
New York winters can be magical. Beautiful, delicate white snowflakes fall gently upon the evergreens and the rooftops of homes. As gorgeous as a snowy New York winter can be, the snow can also present dangerous conditions. Snow covered sidewalks can make trekking through town difficult and dangerous. If you have fallen and injured… Read More »
Millennial Men, Parenting Roles, and Parenting Plans
As discussed in a recent New York Times article, a study regarding Millennial men (men aged 18 to early 30s) found that although these young men desire to have an equal share in parenting and domestic roles, such idyllic thinking becomes difficult once faced with familial and real-world responsibilities. Departing from the generations of… Read More »