How soon after an estate settlement should the distribution of moneys be made, and who should disburse the money, the estate

Because creditors have a statutory period to file claims against the estate, it best not to make any distributions for six to seven months, unless...

I was hired to work without a work permit, the employer knew about it. Do I have any rights?

Yes. You may have a claim for failure to pay overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law. Depending on how many hours you...

No, absolutely not. A fiduciary must be appointed by the Surrogates court in such a case to administer the property. If you are the child's...

Is a warning required before firing somebody and does a warning need to be officially recorded?

It depends on your employment status. Where you an at-will employee or a contract employee? If you are covered by a union, and employment...

It sound like you have committed a felony. Please seek out a criminal attorney and be prepare to make restitutions. Jail time is a possibility.

Could I work for competitor as long as I don't sell products to existing customers of current employer? Have a fighting chance?

It really depends upon the contract language. Many non-compete clauses are found to be unenforceable. I would recommend taking the contract to an...