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Commencing September 1, 2009, NY enacted new law with regards to power of attorneys.  You can find the new forms here:http://www.judicialtitle.com/forms.php

If you are suing for a breach of contract you are probably wondering what money can you collect.  You could also be wondering if there is any other relief that you can obtain from the court. Listed below are the basics of what you can sue for in a breach of contract case: Compensatory Damages....

Like you, I have children under the age of 18.  You probably concerned with what would happen if you and your spouse die at the same time. What would happen to your children if there is a terrible car accident? If you are a single parent and the other parent is dead or cannot be found, you may al...

If you have found a basis for your green card, such as you are a part of a company that trades with the United States and you plan on arriving to the US to work here for your company, your application could still be denied.  unfortunately, the USCIS is able to deny your application if they decide...

A will is one of the basic documents that you will need for your estate planning. If you die without a will, New York State Intestacy laws will dictate the how your estate shall be distributed in addition to the method of making such a distribution.   This can have dramatic consequences. A will ...

After filling your paperwork with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, you may have to attend an interview at US Consulate or at Immigration office, such as 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan or the Garden City field office on Stewart Avenue.  Often this is your first contact with  p...

As we move on in life, there is an increased possibility that you may become incapacitated for some time.   This issue often becomes a problem for family members when confronted with continuing life-support and making important financial decisions. With a durable power of attorney, a living will ...

One of the problems that you may encounter when buying a business in New York is understanding how to structure the purchase.  Basically, there are two ways that you can buy a company: Asset Purchase; Stock Purchase. In most cases, you will be better off purchasing the assets. There are th...

Deciding partner compensation when starting up a company is critical.  Without a fair and just written compensation  provision in a partnership agreement, the business can implode.  Here are 4 things you should think about when deciding how partners should be compensated: When will profits be...

The attachment of property is a strong weapon when used properly in New York. A businessman who is having financial problems decides not to pay for goods that he purchased.  If your company is the creditor, it could take years before he will have to pay. At that time, the funds could be depleted....

New Yorkers are a mobile bunch. Especially New York business owners. Business open and close every day.  It is risky to believe that your co-owners will still be with you five years down the line. It is likely that there will come a time when of your co-owners will want to sell his shares or int...

Wondering if you have ever been sued?  In the alternative, if you have a case in suit, would you like to know its status? Amazing enough, this information can be found for free at the New York Uniform System website. Through eCourts you can find free case information, which includes future and p...

Without regard with their title, officers of the corporation should transact all business and execute all contracts in the name of the company.  The officer should have his or her title next to or under their signature. Why is this important? Because if the company defaults on the underlying tra...

Of of the main objectives of the Immigration system is to bring family members together. High priority is given to family members of US citizens and permanent residents in immigrating to the United States. In addition, their are special removal relief that is only available to close family member...

Centuries ago, there was no fixed time start a lawsuit.  The Statute of Limitations was enacted to protect defendants against defending old lawsuits after a reasonable time has passed.  The law has specific provisions that prescribe how long a plaintiff has before starting a lawsuit. If you fail ...

Q:   What happens if you enter into an Agreement and there is ambiguous language? A:   If the person making the offer means one thing and the person accepting the offer reasonably means another, then there is no contract.  Be aware that just because you failed to put something into a contract or...

If you are planning to sell or buy the assets of a corporation, before you go to your lawyers office you should provide the answers to the  following questions: Names and addresses of everyone involved in the sale All assets and property that will be in part of the sale What monies are being...

If your company is looking to transfer an employee to the United States on a temporary assignment, an L visa may be the way to go. Here are the important provisions for obtaining an L visa: The worker must have worked abroad for your company for at least one year within the preceding three yea...