Working on a Power of Attorney agreement for my mother, who's over 80 years old. Is the norm to require statements

Power of attorney can not be executed unless the principal is competent. Assuming your mother is competent one physician familiar with your...

Most employees who earn more than $100k are exempt. Pharmacists hold advanced education and professional licensure and excercise discretion and...

How would you decide among employment attorneys?

Hire the attorney who has encourged you to get 2nd or 3rd opinions. Very few cases make it into the courtroom for trial. If yours is one of the...

I've been declined unemployment

Did you use profanity at work? The judge determines credibility (who to believe). If the employer accurately and believably described the...

Does N.Y. EPT. LAW § 4-1.4 : NY Code - Section 4-1.4: Disqualification of parent to take intestate share apply

Mr. Siepmann is correct. However, the reason for having a Surrogate's Court is to hear and decide facts which are in dispute. If the distribution...

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How will I be protected by NYS Whistleblower laws in a school workplace setting?

Are you planning to address the school board at a public meeting? Are you planning to call police when you have reasonable belief of imminent...

Looking into a Power of Attorney agreement for my mother, who's 80 years old. Is it better to have one POA or two?

This is the principal's / your mother's decision. A few reasons I don't like 2 agents: 1. Sometimes the agents live far apart or are not easily...

Can i apply for unemployment benefits?

1. Did you notify your employer of this? 2. What did they say or do? 3. Did you attempt to return to work when able to do so? What...

How does a person go about getting FMLA from employer?

Both attorneys provided good answers. When you see your employment lawyer and/or doctor next you might ask about reasonable accommodations. The...

Will I lose my co-op now that my mother has passed?

Mr. Donaldson is correct. You will petition for letters of administration in the Surrogate's Court in the county where your mother was domiciled. ...