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Why Might You Need to Update Your Healthcare Proxy?
A healthcare proxy is an essential component of any estate plan, especially for people who have chronic health issues. However, even if you have a healthcare proxy, it may not be as useful as you might want if you have not updated it in a long time. But why might you...
What is a Title Defect, and What Happens if You Have One?
When you look to purchase a home, you are probably a lot more concerned about the physical state of the property, or its price tag, than you are about any potential legal issues associated with it. However, if you are not careful, a title defect could throw a wrench...
Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act Set to Limit Foreclosures in NY
A law that was signed this past December by Governor Kathy Hochul of New York is set to make it significantly harder for mortgage lenders to foreclose on people who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. This bill, the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act, is...
Obtaining a Special Needs Guardianship For Your Loved One
If you have a loved one with special needs, they may require someone to care for them and manage their personal affairs for their entire lives. If that is the case, a special needs guardianship may be exactly what you need. But what is a special needs guardianship,...
Is a Special Needs Trust Appropriate For Your Estate Plan?
Many people have loved ones who, due to some sort of chronic medical issues, require special care, and need help with various aspects of their life. For some of these people, a special needs trust can help to provide security for your loved one with special needs. But...
Five Things You Should Do After Getting a Foreclosure Notice
If you have recently received a foreclosure notice, you are likely anxious and unsure of what you should do next. Fortunately, there are a few basic steps you can start to take that can maximize your chances of a good outcome in your case. Here are five things you...
Five Legal Issues to Consider Before You Buy Real Estate
When most people go searching for a new home, it is the cost of the house and its physical suitability that tends to be at the top of their priorities. However, without proper consideration of the potential legal issues, home buyers can find themselves saddled with...
What is a Mortgage Modification, and When Should You Get One?
When people are struggling to pay their mortgage and facing the prospect of default, they may look to any one of a number of methods to avoid foreclosure. For some of those people, a mortgage modification may be exactly what they need in order to deal with their...
What Happens When Someone Contests Your Will?
When you write your last will and testament, that comes with the knowledge and expectation that your loved ones will follow your wishes. However, there is always the chance that someone will attempt to contest your will in court, bringing the process of probate to a...
Who Can Become a Guardian, and How Do You Become One?
If you have a loved one that cannot, for one reason or another, care for themselves, you may need to seek a guardianship to ensure they are taken care of. However, many people hesitate at seeking a guardianship, in part because they do not know if they are qualified...
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In addition to proudly serving their local community, David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC serves clients from all over Long Island and the New York metro areas – all of Suffolk County (Eastern Suffolk County through Western Suffolk County), Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Westchester. Whether your legal needs involve estate planning or real estate law, David Lorber, Esq., can competently address your concerns for a wide variety of issues.
100 North Country Road
Setauket, New York 11733
Email
info@djlorberlaw.com
Phone
631.750.0900
Office of David J. Lorber & Associates
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David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC is located in Setauket, NY and serves clients in and around Setauket, Old Field, Stony Brook, Poquott, Port Jefferson, Belle Terre, Mount Sinai, Sound Beach, Rocky Point, Shoreham, Wading River, Smithtown, St. James, Head of the Harbor, Westhampton, Hampton Bays, Southold, Peconic, Greenport, Shelter Island, West Sayville, Sayville, Oakdale, Bayport, Bohemia, Blue Point, East Islip, Holbrook, Islip Terrace, Holtsville, Ronkonkoma, Central Islip, Islip, Ocean Beach, Islandia, Bay Shore, Nesconset, Hauppauge, Lake Grove, Commack, Huntington and Suffolk County.
© Copyright 2025. David J. Lorber and Associates, PLLC. All Rights Reserved.
This is Attorney Advertising. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented in this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.