Peter Klose

Klose & Associates offers various legal services to individuals and businesses, including business entity formation, contract preparation and negotiation, litigation, buying and selling personal and business assets, and wills and estate matters. Our clients have sought representation for business, environmental, insurance, intellectual property trademark and copyright), personal injury, professional malpractice (accountant, legal, medical), real estate and probate or estate matters.

• Appeals & Appellate
• Business Law
• Consumer Law
• Entertainment & Sports
• Estate Planning
• Intellectual Property
• Legal Malpractice
• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury
• Probate
• Products Liability
• Real Estate Law
• Trademarks
• Workers' Compensation

• General Civil

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• Contingent Fees
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Negotiable and Flexible Retainer Agreements

New York

Since 1994

Partner

Klose & Associates

Current

New England Law | Boston

J.D.

1993

Cornell University

B.S.

1989

Nyack Planning Board

Chairman

Current

River Rowing Association

Director, Secretary

Current

Nyack Chamber of Commerce

Member

Current

Rockland Business Association

Member

Current

New York State Bar # 2586691

Member

1994 - Current

"Masters Degree" in Rockland County

Leadership Rockland, Inc.

Q. What are the laws regarding webcams and "reasonable expectation of privacy". A neighbor wants my nature cam moved.

21 June 2017

A: There are two layers to this question, the legal and the practical. From a legal perspective, I am unaware of any rule, regulation, or other law that prohibits your camera's view. From a practical point of view, do you really want to pick this fight with your neighbors? We all have to live in society, and it can get really nasty to have disgruntled neighbors. You clearly know how they feel . . . .

Q. Does owning and renting out a home in New York State constitute doing business in New York State?

20 June 2017

A: I would check with the Town Justice Court, but my guess is that if you list the address of the house (owner) and the address in NJ, you will get the case started, and the Landlord will appear

Q. If an licensed inspector inspects a home finds nothing wrong can the buyers still submit bill for repairs after closing?

8 June 2017

A: Don't understand the question. If the house "closed" it closed, and the buyers would be fixing it themselves. If the contract called for certain repairs, then the Seller would be paying.

Q. Where can I find bar discipline records?

2 June 2017

A: Pretty much only in reported cases from the Appellate Division.

Q. I have a very low income & would like to know what is cost to file a partition for neglect & non entry to property.

5 January 2017

A: You may file a "Partition Action," to force a judicial sale. That often results in negotiations. Peter

Q. If my father passed away and just his name on the deed are me and my brother entitled to the house if step mom sells it?

2 December 2016

A: You are likely being asked to consent to probate of the will, or if no will, to the administration. If the will actually left everything to the step mom, and there are no grounds to contest the execution or validity of the will, then you likely will have no right to share in the proceeds of the sale of the house Bottom Line-- you should have an attorney review the facts with you -- the internet is not going to give you fair answers because you may be mis-interpreting the facts or the law. Stated differently, don't rely on this answer to inform your belief and your response, call an attorney, call the attorney representing the Estate, learn your rights carefully.

Q. My lawyer stopped returning my phone calls and I don't even know if she's handling my case anymore. What are my options?

2 December 2016

A: You should send a written letter to her demanding a copy of your file, and you should pick up a copy of your file If she doesn't respond in a reasonable time, you may file a complaint with the local Disciplinary Committee. Give her the benefit of the doubt and call a few more times.

Q. My sister died intestate, no assets. Her boyfriend is pestering me to write up notarized document giving him power of

30 November 2016

A: Cant you help him in your time of loss with an Affidavit of Small Estate He does not have the right to do it, and it costs only $1 to file with the appropriate Court You need to do it because you are the heir https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/diy/smallEstate.shtml

Q. Can the Seller's agent decline to present the offer to the Seller's due to the Mortgage Co. that we've chosen to use?

30 November 2016

A: You have the right to complain to the local real estate board for which she is a listing agent. I think she sounds rather unprofessional, and would consider her disclosure of personal information a breach of ethics.