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Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

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Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C. of the Law Offices of Louis Stober in Garden City, New York, answers some of the most frequently asked questions they get asked on a regular basis. Some of the topics covered include how much they charge for litigation, how long the process takes, how often you'll see your attorney, and what hours they're available. 

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Estate Planning: Common Objectives for Married Couples

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The best estate plan for your future depends on your individual needs and concerns.  Despite this variability, many couples share the same values when it comes to planning their estate.  Here are a few common estate planning objectives that couples share.

Common Estate Planning Objectives:

• Providing for Family and Loved Ones – Most married couples want to ensure that their loved ones are provided for in the unfortunate event both spouses become incapacitated or pass away.
• Minimizing Tax Payments – Federal estate taxes, state estate taxes, federal income taxes, and state income taxes are all concerns.
• Protecting Assets – Married couples want to ensure that their assets are getting passed on to loved ones and are kept away from creditors.
• Maintaining Privacy – Elderly individuals are increasingly the targets of fraudulent schemes and fraudulent solicitations.  Couples want their estate plan to protect their surviving spouse from these schemes.

Learn more about common estate planning objectives of married couples in Forbes.  You can also contact the Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

National Safe Boating Week

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

It is National Safe Boating Week!  Before boaters head out to the Long Island Sound, the Fire Island Inlet, the ocean, and the bays, we recommend taking necessary safety precautions.  New and experienced boaters alike should know how to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.  Here are a few tips for boaters to keep in mind as they take their boats out for the first time this year.

Boater Safety Tips:

• Life Jackets – Make sure that your vessel has enough life jackets for all of the people who are traveling on the boat.
• Weather – Keep an eye on the weather.  Conditions can change quickly when you are out on the water.
• Designated Driver – You should never operate a boat while under the influence.
• Registration – Your registration sticker should be displayed on your boat.
• Distress Equipment – Keep visual distress equipment, including flares and a VHF radio, aboard.

In addition to following these boating tips, anyone born on or after May 1, 1996 will need to obtain a boating safety certification in order to legally operate a motorboat.  However, it is encouraged that all drivers take this course.

The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in auto accident injury cases and traffic violations. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

Specialized DWI Unit Returning to Nassau

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

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Nassau County is looking for new ways to make the roads safer for drivers by cracking down on DWI arrests.  The Selective Enforcement Team (SET) will return this year with a focus on finding DWI hot spots and establishing checkpoints.  The new DWI Alcohol-Related Incident Team will be targeting drunk drivers not just this Memorial Day weekend, but all year round.

The DWI program was initially abandoned in 2011 because it was thought that it was not an effective tool in the department’s DWI-enforcement strategy.  However, new reports show that the program could be effective.  According to Mangano, the program is “looking to prevent senseless alcohol-related accidents and looking up those who break the law.”  The 2014 version of the Set unit will become part of the county’s broader crime-fighting strategy.

Read more about the new DWI program in Newsday.  The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in DWI and traffic violations. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

“Click It or Ticket” Campaign

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

The Nassau County Police Department is warning motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign has begun on Long Island this week and will run through June 1st.  This initiative is cracking down on drivers and passengers who fail to buckle up.

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is an annual initiative sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It stresses the important role wearing a seat belt has on your safety. In 2012, 10,335 unbuckled vehicle occupants died in automobile accidents.  According to the state police, enforcement and education increases usage rates and makes vehicle travel safer for everyone.

New York State law mandates that all drivers, front-seat passengers, and rear-seat passengers under the age of 16, must wear seat belts. 

Read more about the campaign’s return in Newsday.  The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in auto accident injury cases and traffic violations. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

New Veterans Law in New York State

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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new law last week, awarding 6 percent of state contracts to businesses owned by disabled veterans.  This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act will affect the nearly 106,000 service-connected disabled veterans who live in New York state, according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs. 

5 things that the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act aims to achieve:

• Create the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development within the Office of General Services.
• Compile a public directory of businesses owned by disabled veterans.
• Annual progress reports on meeting the 6 percent goal.
• Extend the Jobs for Heroes program and the Hire-a-Vet tax credit.
• Certify eligible businesses that are allowed to bid on state contracts.

Read more about the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act in the NY Post.  The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in all aspects of law. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

Memorial Day Weekend Driver Safety Tips

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Memorial Day weekend is just two weeks away.  As families gear up for long road trips, we recommend taking a few precautions with your vehicle to ensure a safe trip.  Here are a few safe driving tips for your Memorial Day weekend road trip. 

Safe Driving Tips:

• Stay Calm – Almost everyone has experienced road rage, but there is no sense in getting agitated.  Turn the radio on and enjoy your ride.
• Vehicle Inspection – Have your car checked before you leave.  Keep the air pressure in your tires up to standard and purchase new wiper blades.  This will improve your visibility, make your ride more comfortable, and make your trip more fuel efficient.
• Use Signals – So many drivers fail to put on their signals when switching lanes or turning.  It’s important to warn the drivers around you about what you are going to do when driving.  It improves your safety and reduces your risk of getting into an accident.
• Be Aware – Distracted driving is unfortunately common.  If you see someone who is texting or is distracted for any other reason, move a safe distance away from them.  If you stay alert, you can avoid most accidents.

The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in auto accident injury cases and traffic violations. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.