My mother recently died and she was trying to get back-pay from social security prior to her death.

The estate of a decedent, in general, is entitled to the rights that the decedent had at the time of his or her death. Please note that I am a...

Can my employer do this to us employees?

An employee is entitled to be paid for the time he or she worked. Period. Please note that I am a New York attorney and cannot advise you as to...

How do I add in a contract that I am not reliable for verbal advice?

It would surprise me if a potential customer would sign a contract in order for you to give them your "two second thought." In any event, you...

I owe $80k in back taxes,in NYC,i wanna marry in Boston mass,will my new spouse be liable for my back taxes from 2004

Your future spouse will not become liable for your past tax debts. You should be aware, however, that any assets owned jointly with your new...

Can I sue to get out of my labor union?

You don't provide many details about specifically what the union is doing wrong. It may be helpful to you to know that there is a "Duty of Fair...

Your boss is, essentially, training you to be responding to work issues around the clock. The best advice I can give you is to, in turn, train her...

Do I need a debt attorney?

I don't quite understand how a collection agency can be listed as a plaintiff. The collection agency is merely an agent of the creditor and the...

Do I need to get an atty and sue for slander?

Defamation is a written or oral statement that is false and holds a person up to ridicule or contempt. The spoken version is slander; the written...

You ask if someone can keep your dog unless that person is paid a reward. The answer is yes -- it's called stealing. Pay the person back for...

Do I need an attorney to protect myself from getting sued in small claims?

It is entirely your decision whether you wish to have counsel in a small claims court proceeding. The proceedings are informal and lawyers are not...