Wills & ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

When it comes to medical emergencies and end-of-life matters, it’s important to be prepared. Margaret will handle your wishes with expertise and compassion.

She can set up your documents to enable trusted individuals to make decisions for you in the event you are no longer able to, such as: 

• Healthcare proxies

• Living wills 

• Powers of attorney 

Margaret can prepare your last will and testament, a crucial document that reflects your wishes in distributing your estate and makes the process simpler for your loved ones.

Margaret is also a certified Guardian Ad Litem in the State of New York.

PROBATE & ESTATES

Handling a family member’s material legacy after they pass can feel fraught. That’s why it’s crucial to work with an attorney who can adapt to a family’s particular circumstances and be sensitive to those grieving. 

Whether or not your loved one had a will, Margaret will guide you through the process of administering your loved one’s estate, including:

• Filing the right court petitions

• Interfacing with creditors to handle debt payments

• Tracking down absent or distant family members

• Distributing the deceased person’s assets

Real Estate Transactions: 
Residential & Commercial

Real estate transactions can be daunting, whether you’re buying or selling, and having an experienced and thorough advocate representing you will make the process easier. A born-and-raised New Yorker and a Real Estate Law practitioner for 20+ years, Margaret is well versed in local requirements and will help you prepare, review, and/or finalize the sales contract and closing documents for any real estate transaction.

Co-op and condo transactions can be especially complex for sellers and buyers. As a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Condo and Co-op Committee, and a former co-op president herself, Margaret is the right person to help you navigate these hurdles, including reviewing the building’s governing documents and practices, to equip you with the information you need to decide whether or how to proceed. 

Looking to lease commercial space as a landlord, or find a storefront for your small business? Margaret can draft rental terms for you, review conditions for a potential space, or negotiate on your behalf during the process.