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When a person makes a will in New York or another state, they commonly name an executor to carry out probate. Opening probate even when it isn't required can be beneficial because it settles the estate debt and reduces the time a creditor has to file claims. Several...

Many employees in New York and in the rest of the country have experienced sexual harassment while in the job. The prevalence of this illegal conduct is greater in certain workplaces. A recent study has detailed that 75% of women who work at McDonald's report being on...

After someone dies with a will in New York, the document must be filed with the court to be validated. People who believe that the will is invalid for some reason may file an objection to it to start a will contest. However, individuals who are contesting the validity...

When you’re making a large investment, it makes sense to do some research first. This is why property title searches take place before you make a real estate purchase. A thorough review of available records can ensure that the person selling you the property is...

Choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions you will make when you put together or update your estate plan. You want someone who is highly trustworthy and can be counted on to distribute your assets according to the terms of the will, even if claimants...

Several states require subcontractors to be licensed in order to perform certain services. In New York, asbestos handling contractors and crane operators need to be licensed at the state level while general contractors must be licensed if they work in Buffalo, New...

If you’re a construction professional, there will be times when you may need to terminate a contracted relationship. Perhaps you (or the other party) ran into financial difficulties or a dispute arose over the quality of the work. Other common reasons for early...

Believe it or not, 2020 is right around the corner. What better time to get your estate plan in order? Many people know they need an estate plan, but they put it off or forget about it. Others are just unsure of how to start the process. But anything can change in the...

You have the right to feel comfortable and safe at work, but unfortunately, too many employees experience intimidation, belittling, and harassment. In August 2017, nonprofit think tank RAND released a study suggesting that approximately one in five US workers...

A lot of New Yorkers put off creating a will. Some believe that they haven’t accumulated enough personal wealth to make it necessary while others tell themselves that they’ll wait until they have children. It’s likely that many more hold back because they don’t like...