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The Stranger to the Deed Rule

In 1987, a unanimous Court of Appeals reaffirmed the vitality of the “stranger to the deed” rule, which holds that if a grantor executes a deed to a grantee purporting to create an easement in a third party, the easement is invalid. Daniello v. Wagner, decided by the Second Department on November 29th, makes it clear that not all grantors (or their lawyers) have received the Court of Appeals’ message, suggesting that the rule needs re-examination.

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The Matrimonial Strategist

Avoiding Tax Pitfalls in New York Real Property Transfers in Separation and Divorce

Most divorces involve the transfer of a marital residence between the parties as part of equitable distribution, especially when there are minor children who will continue to reside in the family home.There is a transfer tax payable on the transfer of real estate, including the marital residence, in connection with the implementation of the marital settlement agreement or divorce.

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Marketing The Law Firm

How to Structure Lawyer Blog Posts for Content Marketing

Every law firm has its own platform for attorneys to establish themselves as thought leaders, but blogs written in legalese miss the mark. Here are easy ways to structure blog posts to make them more readable almost instantly.

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