When a parent dies in the state of New York, is the attorney obliged to let the family know if there's an inheritance?
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Answered on December 17, 2022
If your dad has a will, the executor of his estate has a duty to serve beneficiaries and his issue to probate the will.
If he has no will, then...
I need to know if what my child's employer is doing is legal as I've never known anyone to experience these issues before.
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Answered on December 16, 2022
Qs 1-3 are all No. Q 4 is the only one that’s he allowed to do. The others are flatly illegal.
Your daughter should file a wage complaint with...
In New York, can you be arrested for a debt from a default judgment that you've never been aware of?
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Answered on December 16, 2022
You can’t get arrested for just owing money.
If you stole it, or if you ignored a court order, yes.
If the court has a default judgment...
I am trying to lease an apartment in NYC. The leasing agency is requiring that a family member (not a friend) is guarantor.
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Answered on December 16, 2022
I'm switching the topic to see if any LLT colleagues can chime in.
NYC and State both prohibit "lawful source of income" protection, but as far...
Is it legal for my former employer to impersonate me?
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Answered on December 16, 2022
Did you post a few-several weeks ago or is this a new thing?
It's not normal. Handing out your cell phone number is troubling. And using your...
I am an accountant assisting my client is under workers compensation audit.
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Answered on December 16, 2022
Good morning! Your client will need counsel. It's difficult to provide guide you in an online public forum. The communication is too spotty. I'm...
I was fired for alleged misconduct. My employer contested my unemployment claim. How do I defend my position ?
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Answered on December 15, 2022
The duties you describe, how did you learn them? Are they written somewhere? Identify the document for the ALJ. Verbal instructions? Identify the...
Do I have a wrongful termination/discrimination case?
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Answered on December 15, 2022
You may. Offensive comments are among the most common ways to prove discriminatory intent.
Get a consult ASAP and file for unemployment.
What do I do if police don’t care about my issue or complain I want to file a complaint or even go as far as sueing
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Answered on December 14, 2022
You may have a claim for false imprisonment against the jewelry store owner and operator. Generally, you can’t sue the city for not enforcing the...
Can I sue the Department of Labor and my Insurance company?
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Answered on December 14, 2022
You may not sue the Dept of Labor for not enforcing the law, whether you’re interpreting it correctly or not. That part is easy.
I can’t tell...