It would be discrimination on the basis of age to refuse to rent to tenants under the age of 21. A tenant at least 18 years old has the right to...

My husband received a marshal's notice of execution against property. can property I own be seized?

The Marshall can not seize your property. Furthermore, the following personal property of your husband is exempt from application to the...

You should have your own liability insurance in addtion to a waiver drafted by an attorney. Schools often require that they be named "additional...

Out of state administrator

There is no New York estate tax on estates under one million dollars. For further information on New York admininstrator's duties, see the free...

What can I do if my spouse will not sign the seperation agreement?

To have a valid separation agreement, both spouses must sign. If your husband refuses to sign, you will have to commence an action for divorce or...

Gift tax/down payement

New York no longer has a gift tax. The annual federal gift tax exclusion is $12,000 ($24,000 for married donors) for 2008 and $13,000 ($26,000 for...

Felony Case

The good standing of a New York attorney and/or any information regarding disciplinary actions must be confirmed with the appropriate Appellate...

Suing sole proprieter not LLC

No, the LLC is not the proper party to be sued.Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) provide two levels of liability protection. First, if there are...

Landlord/tennant

There is no 72-hour "cooling off" period for leases in New York. The landlord is generally entitled to keep at least one months rent and possibly...

Sale of home that is in trust

The trustee of the trust has the authority to sell the house. He has a fiduciary duty to get the best possible price for it. If you wish to...