Will I be disqualified from Medicaid if I accept an outright $350k distribution from an estate?

In New York, the 2015 resource/asset limit for a family of one seeking Medicaid is $14,550. An inheritance of $35,000 will put you over that...

Can I file a lawsuit against my employer if they terminate my employment due to an incident that is not even on my job descripti

To figure out whether you have a claim, you must determine whether or not you are an "at will" employee. In New York, employees work "at will" -...

Can I save my pension in my divorce if i am a retired police officer and my husband is a convict?

As a general rule, when a couple divorces, the marital assets are split up. This includes the pension benefits of either party, since they are...

Hello there, It is first important to know that since an estate attorney does not represent the beneficiary, s/he lacks any ethical obligation to...

My x wife wants me to pay for private school .i refuse to am I obligated to .

Can a Mother seek private school tuition & expenses through a child support order in NY Family Court? The short answer is YES, your wife CAN...

Hi there, Snow removal responsibility depends largely on jurisdiction. According to the New Platz, NY Code for Snow Removal/Plowing (Section...

Purchase agreement and promissory note discrepancy

In general, contract modifications require the agreement of all parties to the contract. Once a contract has been signed, then it usually cannot be...