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Eminent Domain in Staten Island: Property Rights, Compensation and Deadlines
Craig A. Fine explains the difference between challenging a taking and pursuing compensation, with official New York sources and an owner's checklist.
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Rezoning Property in Staten Island: What Owners Should Know Before They Commit
Craig A. Fine explains zoning changes, variances, special districts, environmental review and the risks of buying property on an assumed approval.
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Loan-to-Own Financing Landmines: Lessons From New York City’s Five Boroughs
Craig A. Fine reviews five public New York decisions and the financing terms borrowers should examine before signing a loan or workout.
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Open Permits and Property Records in a Staten Island Purchase
A Staten Island home purchase involves more than agreeing on a price. A finished basement, rear addition or converted garage may look ready to…
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The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. Welcomes Mandarin-Speaking Clients
The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. welcomes Chinese-speaking clients. A Mandarin-speaking associate attorney can help clients discuss their legal concerns and understand…
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Real Estate Closing Review: Contract, Title, Financing and Due Diligence
How contract terms, title, financing, property records, adjustments, and closing documents fit together in a real estate transaction.
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Before Commercial Litigation: Contracts, Evidence and Business Objectives
How contracts, evidence preservation, claims, defenses, remedies, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and business goals shape a commercial dispute.
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New York Probate and Estate Administration: A Practical Starting Point
Initial New York probate and estate-administration steps involving wills, fiduciaries, assets, debts, beneficiaries, and Surrogate's Court.
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Wills and Trusts: Choosing the Right Estate-Planning Tools
How wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health-care directives, beneficiary designations, and ownership work together in an estate plan.
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