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Peter Klose

Peter Klose

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Biography

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.

Clean Sweep Divorce. (www.cleansweepdivorce.com)

I didn’t set out to become a divorce coach, but looking back, I realize my passion for problem-solving and helping others guided me to this promising and rewarding profession.

As a lawyer, I enjoy the intellectual challenge of untangling complex legal issues involving families, real estate, and small businesses. I find satisfaction relating to everyday problems, advocating for my clients and guiding them through challenging situations. As my kids have grown and my career as a small town attorney has evolved, I noticed that legal expertise wasn’t enough. My clients needed more than just knowledgeable legal advice – they needed support and guidance to rebuild their lives after divorce, disputes, litigation and trouble.

This evolution rekindled an interest I had as a communications major at Cornell University, and I met a local divorce coach who suggested I become certified. I started researching the field and discovered my legal background coupled with coaching techniques could truly help people transition through divorce and other conflicts in a more organized and healthy way.

Education
New England Law | Boston
J.D.
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Cornell University
B.S.
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Professional Experience
Partner
Klose & Associates
Current
CDC Certified Divorce Coach
Clean Sweep Divorce
- Current
I have added Divorce Coaching to my professional services. I am NOT acting as a Matrimonial or Family Law attorney, but solely as a divorce coach. According to the ABA, Divorce coaching is a flexible, goal-oriented process designed to support, motivate, and guide people going through divorce to help them make the best possible decisions for their future, based on their particular interests, needs, and concerns.
Associate Village Court Judge
Associate Judge, Village of Nyack
- Current
Proud to serve the Village of Nyack as the Associate Village Justice
Certifications
"Masters Degree" in Rockland County
Leadership Rockland, Inc.
Professional Associations
Nyack Planning Board
Chairman
Current
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Rockland Rowing Association
Director, Secretary
Current
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Nyack Chamber of Commerce
Member
Current
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Rockland Business Association
Member
Current
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New York State Bar  # 2586691
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Negotiable and Flexible Retainer Agreements
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Entertainment & Sports Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Intellectual Property
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Workers' Compensation
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Hello - This is a life estate question for Upstate New York. See below for more info.
A: Life estate deeds can be amended and terminated, but the process is not simple. You need the remainderman’s consent to reverse a life estate deed in New York. The same is true of making changes to the deed. This is why it’s crucial to choose your remainderman wisely. They should be someone you trust to keep your best interests and the best interests of your estate in mind.

Depending upon the language of the life estate, the "remainder men" can sue for "waste," and to terminate the tenancy, but it will require litigation.

Good luck.
Q. If wife signs a deed as executor when no estate was ever filed or executor appointed is it valid to transfer real estate
A: The answer is not clear from the facts you provide. It is hard to speculate as to whether it was effective or not. Was there a will, is the property located in NYS? Who else was named on the deed. . . . you need to pull the deed and speak with a real estate attorney. If there was a will, you need a copy of that too.
Q. As the purchaser of a single-family home, can we hold the seller responsible for issues found after we move in?
A: Not sure what the law is in Virginia, but generally no (especially in New York). A "Closing" means that the matters are closed. Unless the Sellers affirmatively concealed a defect, which is extremely difficult to prove. Do your due diligence NOW.
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Websites & Blogs
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Klose & Associates Website
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Clean Sweep Divorce Coaching Website
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Peter Klose's Divorce Website Profile
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New York Real Estate Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Klose & Associates
Rockland County
99 Main St
#206
Nyack, NY 10960
Telephone: (845) 727-7727
Fax: (845) 622-5200
Klose & Associates
Red Hook, NY, USA
Telephone: (845) 758-8871
Fax: (845) 622-5200
Klose & Associates
White Plains, NY, USA
Telephone: (914) 948-1008
Fax: (845) 622-5200
Klose & Associates
Clean Sweep Divorce Coaching
Nyack, NY Office
99 Main St
#206
Nyack, NY 10960
Telephone: (845) 727-7727