This is Part Four in a series of four posts discussing Homeowners insurance policies, including terms and conditions in such policies that homeowner insureds should keep in mind, whether in obtaining insurance or in the event of claim or potential claim.  Most...

This is Part 3 of a 4-part series of posts addressing homeowner insurance policies.  Click for Part 1 (introduction) and Part 2 (discussing terms and conditions that are frequently in dispute). The legal and other issues described in these posts apply generally to...

This is Part 2 of 4 in a series of posts addressing homeowner insurance policies.  This post discusses policy terms and conditions that are frequently in dispute between homeowner insureds and insurers. The most important, but commonly overlooked starting point...

By the time New York’s Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act became effective on January 1st, many New York attorneys, many clients, and many New York legislators realized that the Act’s ham-handed, burdensome, and ambiguous amendments to CPLR 3101(f) disclosure...

This is Part One in a series of four posts discussing Homeowners insurance policies, including terms and conditions in such policies that homeowner insureds should keep in mind, whether in obtaining insurance or in the event of claim or potential claim.  Homeowners’...

This is Part 3 of 3 in a series of posts addressing basic issues related to Long-term Care ("LTC") insurance coverage. Part 1 provided background information regarding these unique and important policies. Part 2 addressed commonly disputed terms and conditions. This...

Part 1 of this series of posts addressing long-term care (“LTC”) policies provided background on the nature of these policies and why they are important aspects of estate planning.  This is Part 2 addressing some terms and conditions that are frequently the subject of...

As of this month, the NYS Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act is in effect. Its new disclosure requirements should be noted by any defense or insurance counsel.  Many New York civil litigants and their lawyers are familiar with routine insurance disclosures under...

This article is part of a series that will address basic aspects of long-term care ("LTC") insurance claims and legal issues. Part 1 (below) addresses basic issues and provides background. Part 2 will address specific terms and conditions that commonly result in...

This is the final of four parts in a series of posts address will contests. These posts will focus on Connecticut law, however similar issues arise in New York and elsewhere.  Click for Part 1 (discussing undue influence) and Part 2 (lack of testamentary capacity),...