Of dispensing the funds. The funds are in unclaimed funds and the monies are dwindling away. After numerous conversations and promises, he refuses to disperse the funds. I have filed a claim myself and provided them with the necessary proof, but they have advised me that as long as the executor is... Read more »
In NY, If all you need is a death certificate, you should be able to get one from the Dept of Health. If you wish to be appointed as the new Administrator of the estate, you will have to petition the court, describing the situation.
I am a US Citizen. My wife is on a temporary green card holder. My wife completed school recently. I worked in another state during this time, 5 months. Her and I would like to apply for her citizenship after 3 years, however it sounds like we needed to live together for 3 years. Would this... Read more »
The rule is "spouse must have been living in marital union with his or her citizen spouse for at least 3 years at the time of the examination on the application, and not at the time of filing". The exact nature of what it means is determined based on the exact circumstances. I suggest you... Read more »
I was accused of stealing a phone on my job on 9/11/2021.I got arrested for a felony Grand theft. When I went to count it got downgraded to mismenandor two counts(one for Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of stolen property). I was offered a restitution to dismissal at the Arrangement and the... Read more »
Depends on who made the criminal complaint, and whether it was false and done with malice. Any lawyer you consult will need far more facts that you have provided.
if you have a lease you may have to negotiate with the landlord to end it early depending on the terms of the lease you may be able to sublet the balance of your term it is difficult to give you an answer without having more information
if you have a lease you may have to negotiate with the landlord to end it early depending on the terms of the lease you may be able to sublet the balance of your term it is difficult to give you an answer without having more information
Convicted of misdemeanor (NYS PL 260.10.01). Certificate of Disposition May, 2016. Have not been in trouble since.
Unfortunately, this misdemeanor conviction will appear on any background check. You may be eligible to have this conviction sealed pursuant to CPL Section 160.59 10 years after the sentence date (provided you qualify).
House I've been renting 5 years was sold. New owners offered cash for me to move soon (possible but not ideal). If I move and they don't pay, do I have recourse?
Unsigned email exchanges can be legally binding. It depends if a complete agreement can be divined from them.
been holding on it for two years. What, if any, rights does she retain in her personal effects (family heirlooms, legal documents, jewelry, etc.) that remained in the house after the new owner changed the locks? He is refusing access and has scheduled a dumpster for what he deems to be abandoned... Read more »
If she is not living there, she really has no rights.
I was due a 10k sign on bonus after a year of working with this company. They agreed to pay it but never did so I quit, they then used that as a excuse to not pay me. Now we’ve settled the lawsuit out of court & they want me to dismiss first then they would pay me. Shouldn’t I get paid... Read more »
Typically it would be the way you say. Depends on what the dismissal would say.
Our father lives here in New York.
I have power of attorney of my dad's real estate and financial situation. My mom is still married with my dad. Can we transfer deed to my dad? Can I do this with power of attorney. Who would have rights to my brothers house after his passing? What can I do?
You can report the property onto court in claiming ownership but with evidence on why. With our estate planning services we can provide you the help you need.
Ny Children in Atlanta Georgia will the power of attorney papers be okay .
Yes, though this question is a bit unclear but happy to assist you over the phone or email.
When it comes to penalty’s, you can pay it but needs further details on the reason. You can always consult with us for more specific advice.
Well I wanna know does it take this long for you recieve paid wages I gave my work info they got the disability certificate from doctor I've been out of work since Nov 8 2021 this is very stressfull.
I'm sorry for your ordeal with obtaining lost wages. This is something only your attorney could advise on if they've been handling the application for your benefits under N.Y. No-Fault law. Some general reasons for delays could include verifying employment, wages, and time missed from... Read more »
I was placed on a job in NYC. The firm that pays my expenses has been weeks behind. And I also learned they don’t reconcile. In addition, when I gave my notice. They told me I had to move to remote. With only a few days warning. I came down with Covid. And they are not paying my expenses. Even... Read more »
I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks. You could try reposting and adding Employment Law as a category. There's no guarantee all posts ultimately receive an answer, but the additional category could improve chances for response. If still no response, you could reach out to... Read more »
I live in the house. Dad and Mom wanted only me to have house, not my brother, because I took care of them for over 10 years. There are no papers signed though for me to have it. My brother said you have to have his name on it also because they left no papers for me to have it.
Is this... Read more »
Your brother is right. Children split equally if there is no will.
The Judge decreed all my issues. Why do I have to get cooperation from the defendant?
There are many lawyers that participate on this website willing to provide educational information directed to your question. However, you will need to phrase your question better to get any meaningful assistance.
My old contract says lifetime price guarantee but nothing about if new owners come.
You need to consult a lawyer but typically if a business is sold the buyer is the successor to the seller vis-a-vis existing contractual obligations, unless such are expressly excluded from the sale which in theory could result in seller's liability.
Below is my exchange with the CPA. I'm looking for LLC Operating Agreement language that achieves this (my lawyer doesn't know how):
Me: I am giving 50% of the LLC's equity to someone else, but I will be the one fully funding the operations of the business with my own cash.... Read more »
A competent attorney will be able to draft such an LLC operating agreement. The rules for LLC's are purposely very flexible.
can inheritance(a big sum of money and land) be taken away from an 18 year old if they have committed crimes in the past?
An 18 year old is an adult and as such an inheritance cannot be taken without a court order or a provision in the will to allow it.
I bought a business in NYC, I paid in bank check and the seller signed a bill of sale. But the bill of sale is not notarized. Is the bill of sale valid?
The notarization is not required, but usually done to prevent allegations of fraud.
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