Can a non-compete agreement regarding former students and large monetary compensation be upheld?

Can it? Yes. New York takes a dim view of non-competes, but it does not statutorily ban or cripple them as some other states do. Will it? A...

I am a 50% owner of an s-corp registered in NY with my spouse who is the operating owner. I asked for my K-1 proceeds and was

By default under New York law, you have the rights as a one-half shareholder: 1. to petition for dissolution of the company (BCL 1104-a); 2. to...

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Yes, you can, insofar as you can practice in a non-professional entity. A professional corporation is not prohibited from hiring independent...

Question related to an un registered will document

If the will is offered for probate, you have the right to seek a SCPA 1404 hearing which will allow you to examine the subscribing witnesses. You...

Trust settlement

Unless the trust provides otherwise, the beneficiaries only have the right in New York to request an accounting from the trustee. They do not have...

How long does executor of an estate in FL have to follow the will? What rights do I have in knowing the status of estaste?

As I see it, you have two options if the named executor's non-responsive: 1. You can hire a Florida attorney to ascertain whether the estate's...

Can a person still collect on a judgement entered in 1997?

I (very slightly) disagree with Mr. Konst's answer, and wanted to clarify: A lien against real property (that is, a document filed with the...

I need to know how to not be responsible for my husbands debt on taxes when we have not been together over 7 years.

The IRS (and very likely New York's Department of Taxation and Finance) recognizes innocent spouses and you may be able to fit within this...

Actually, the New York short form POA has only certain sections that *cannot* be modified, as opposed to allowing modification only of *certain...

How do I break my apartment lease?

I would suggest you try to arrange or negotiate a sub-lease with your downstairs landlord. Many landlords prohibit this in a lease, and unless the...