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My father dies then my grandmother past a week later well is it true that all that was left to my father im entitles to gain

Lindsey's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

In addition to what was posted above, what happens here would first depend on the wording of your grandmother's will. If your grandmother provided...

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Is it legal for a company to hire only non smokers, but allow their current employees to continue to smoke?

Lindsey's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

Furthermore, employment in Pennsylvania is "at will," which means that either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any...

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Verbal Contracts?

Lindsey's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

There's a small possibility that you can claim you have come to rely on those payments so the payments should continue. The concept is called...

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My father passed away 6/09, An unknown will showed up at his funeral, that was a forgery, What is my legal stating as his daught

Lindsey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2011

As his daugther, you should have standing to contest the will because you would inherit from your father if the will is invalid. However, the lack...

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At what point is being paid time and a half required?

Lindsey's answer | Answered on December 29, 2010

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime pay, as "time and a half," typically must be paid when an employee exceeds 40 working hours in any...

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My mother left 1/2 of one percent of her estate to the "Diabetic Society of America" of NY, NY in her will. I am the executrix.

Lindsey's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

I agree with the above poster. Sometimes the Court will give the money to a similar organization with a similar charitable purpose, so the...

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Can my job fire me because I have been on fmla because of a surgery

Lindsey's answer | Answered on December 13, 2010

The above poster is correct. To further clarify, please note however that the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) only applies to employers that...

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Do i need an employment lawyer?

Lindsey's answer | Answered on December 07, 2010

If you believe that your employer is discriminating against you on the basis of a disability, you may have rights that are protected by the...

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What is the proper way to ask a judge to approve and sign a stipulated statement that has not been agreed upon by parties?

Lindsey's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

In Pennsylvania, the format and requirements are set by local procedure and each court's local rules. Follow the rules published by your state and...

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Employment law am I legal binded to give 30 days notice to an employer if its written in my no compete clause agreement

Lindsey's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

Note that I am a Pennsylvania attorney but I can tell you to seek the advice of an attorney in your state. The answer you are looking for will...

Lindsey Allison Bierzonski's Answers (11)

My father dies then my grandmother past a week later well is it true that all that was left to my father im entitles to gain

Is it legal for a company to hire only non smokers, but allow their current employees to continue to smoke?

Verbal Contracts?

My father passed away 6/09, An unknown will showed up at his funeral, that was a forgery, What is my legal stating as his daught

At what point is being paid time and a half required?

My mother left 1/2 of one percent of her estate to the "Diabetic Society of America" of NY, NY in her will. I am the executrix.

Can my job fire me because I have been on fmla because of a surgery

Do i need an employment lawyer?

What is the proper way to ask a judge to approve and sign a stipulated statement that has not been agreed upon by parties?

Employment law am I legal binded to give 30 days notice to an employer if its written in my no compete clause agreement