Divorce Mediation Doesn’t Work But Settlement Is Still a Worthwhile Goal There’s a trend in matrimonial law toward using “divorce mediators.” Here’s how one website describes it: Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods of negotiating a divorce settlement. In divorce mediation, you and your spouse – or, in some cases, the two …
Consider Funeral Trusts as a Part of Your Estate Planning If you are 65 or older, blind or disabled, and have the means to set aside some funds, we recommend that you consider setting up a pre-paid funeral trust with a reputable funeral home of your choice. A funeral trust is an agreement with a …
By: Donald T. Kiley, Jr. If you or someone you know was sexually abused in New York State when he or she was under the age of eighteen, a new law has extended the time for abused persons to seek justice. Under the Child Victims Act, child sex abuse victims now can pursue criminal and …
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2014 changes to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) will treat an employee’s pregnancy much the same as a physical disability, requiring city employers with four or more employees to reasonably accommodate their employees’ pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, so long as the accommodation enables the employee to perform the essential functions …
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New legislation is expected to significantly expand the provisions of the New York City Earned Sick Time Act (Act). The Act, which takes effect on April 1, 2014, requires most private employers to provide up to 40 hours of paid or unpaid sick leave per year to employees working in New York City. The proposed …
The New York State legislature passed a budget bill on April 1, 2014 which will increase the New York State estate tax exemption over a four year period to $5,250,000 and, by 2019, bring the state estate tax exemption in conformity with the federal estate tax exemption. The increased amounts are as follows: – April …
New Law Makes Significant Changes to New York Estate and Gift Tax Read More »
So, you were foolish enough to stay in New York instead of moving to Miami? Okay, we all can’t retire and drink margaritas on the beach. Picture this scenario: yesterday morning, when it was 20 degrees God dropped 12 inches of snow on Long Island. Later in the afternoon the temperature rose to 50 degrees …
Recently, an aunt of mine was clearing out some personal items and came across a letter my grandfather had written to his mother-in-law (my great-grandmother) soon after my grandparents’ honeymoon in 1924. It was a beautiful letter- the kind that people years ago were skilled at writing, a skill not often displayed these days in …
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With Valentine’s Day approaching, no doubt many men are considering a marriage proposal to their significant others. But before “fools rush in”, consider this: Who gets the engagement ring if the wedding is called off? Believe it or not, there is a law in New York State that contemplates such eventualities. Civil Rights Law § …
Despite the seemingly endless number of ATMs to be found in every neighborhood, sometimes it is just easier to pay for small items with a credit/debit card. This avoids he imposition of costly ATM fees or a pesky Canadian trio will try to steal your money. More often than not, once you get to the …
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