If you own a cooperative apartment in New York City and you are thinking about long-term care costs, nursing home expenses, and what you will leave behind for your children, you are facing one of the most complex intersections in all of New York law. The good news is that with the right structure, a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) can protect your co-op apartment from Medicaid spend-down and estate recovery, avoid probate, and still support the step-up in basis that al

Due diligence doesn't have to be a deal-killer. See how Bartha Law, P.C. helps NYC brokers separate real risk from routine building issues, and keep deals moving.

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NYC real estate deals can look great on paper until hidden legal or building issues surface and derail them weeks later. This post outlines five smart due diligence questions brokers should ask before showing a property, from estate readiness and co-op ownership rules to title issues, buyer qualification standards, and seller financing complications. The goal is simple: catch deal-breakers early, avoid wasted time, and protect commissions through quick attorney collaboration

When a marriage ends, few questions loom larger than this: What happens to our home? Property division during divorce involves complex emotional and financial considerations. In this episode, matrimonial and family law attorney Meredith Singer joins hosts Orsolya Bartha, Esq. and Dalia Zaza, Esq. to break down the intricate intersection of real estate law and divorce proceedings in New York. Meet Our Expert: Meredith Singer, Esq. Meredith Singer brings 12 years of experience