Which type of attorney do I need, elder care or probate?

To clarify under New York law, a creditor can reach any non-probate asset of an insolvent estate if the decedent retains the ability to dispose of...

Which type of attorney do I need, elder care or probate?

I am not entirely sure what you want to do. To settle the first implicit question here, though, a proper totten trust will, by operation of law,...

Is it legal for my attn to hold my original property deed till they are paid? I am disputing some charges as excessive.

If she acquired it during her representation of you, yes. An attorney has a statutory lien on his or her client's file. If you don't pay our...

When billing is on an hrly basis in an action involving 4 defendants can attorney bill each party individually for same service?

Absolutely not. That attorney gets to bill 4 hours and the joint clients get to pay it in full. An attorney never gets to double bill or bill...

There is no such rule. Any employee, temporary and "permanent" full-time, in NY State is considered at-will and can be terminated at any time for...

How long does it usually take to settle an estate with no property but stocks etc? Are there estate and fed taxes New york stat

I think you are asking two questions. How long will it take to settle the estate and how long will it take to pay estate taxes. First,...

New York: where can I save for retirement and leave money to my kids as beneficiary that my estranged husband can not take.

You should get a divorce or get him to sign a contract waiving his rights to spousal election. New York law provides for spousal election on each...

Copyright laws with regard to using quotes

Hi Julie, I think the short answer is probably not a lot. Technically, you could run a copyright search on each quote you want to use before...

Will a general denial in a foreclosure complaint answer preserve all my rights re: raising affirmative defenses later?

You will have to assert them. A general denial will not, by definition, "preserve" your right to assert affirmative defenes. If you do not do so...

Last year, as victim i was stabbed in a bar.Received 44 stitches. The perp was sentenced to 5 years probation.what do i do now ?

Mr Kudler renders good advice. A couple of fine points: New York imposes a one (1) year limitation on intentional torts and three (3) years on...