New York Simplifies Adult Guardianship Proceedings
By T. Joseph Murphy, Jr., Summer Associate Hopefully you will never have to learn about the guardianship process, as you and your loved ones have powers of attorney, health care proxies, and other documents that protect against future disabilities. However, should you already have an adult guardianship or need to consider one, the process has […]
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Choosing a Business Entity
By Lindsay A. Getman, Summer Associate When forming a new business and deciding on the entity type for your business, there are a number of factors to consider. This two-part series will provide information on the benefits and hurdles of the four main types of business entities that New York State business owners might choose. […]
The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration – Related Unfair Employment Practices issues guidance on employment of F-1 student visa holders.
On April 30, 2014, the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration – Related Unfair Employment Practices (“OSC”) issued a technical assistance letter in response to an inquiry regarding employment of F-1 student visa holders. Specifically, the question was whether or not an employer could decline to consider a job applicant who was in F-1 student […]
Five Signs that Your Company is Doomed
We have seen a lot of companies go into bankruptcy over the years, and there are some common issues with most of them. These are issues that may not necessarily show up on the balance sheet, but in my experience they are sure signs that trouble is ahead. If some of the signs on this […]
Update the FMLA Certification to Include GINA Language
Are you a business owner? A human resources manager? If you answer yes to either of these questions, you need to be updated on this following FMLA issue: Update the FMLA Certification to include GINA language. The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) requires all public employers and private employers with 50 or more employees […]
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New York’s Recent Estate Tax Law Changes – What is Estate Tax Anyway?
You may have heard that New Yorkers may be subject to an estate tax depending on the value of their estate when they die. You may also have heard some buzz about recent changes to New York’s estate tax law that sounds favorable to New Yorkers…favorable meaning less tax owed. What is an estate tax? […]
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Significant revisions to the New York State Not-for-Profit Law: What you need to know as a Board Member of a NYS Organization
The role of a charitable board member is not always as glamorous as it may sound, but if you volunteer your time as a board member for a New York State charity, you should be commended for giving back to our community. Your role not only requires you to attend meetings and volunteer at events […]
Top Ten Misconceptions Regarding Planning for the Payment of Long Term Care-Part 2
Part two of this article discusses the last five of 10 common misconceptions relating to planning for the payment of long term care. Misconception #6. The best way to protect my home in the event of a long term stay in a nursing home is to transfer the house to my children, and retain life […]
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Excluding Gain on the Sale of a Home
As the size of a family increases, families traditionally seek to replace the home they are outgrowing with a larger one. As time goes by and parents become empty nesters it is not uncommon for thoughts to turn to downsizing or perhaps becoming snowbirds and moving to a warmer climate. These, as well as other […]
Top Ten Misconceptions Regarding Planning for the Payment of Long Term Care-Part 1
The following are the first five of 10 common misconceptions relating to planning for the payment of long term care. Misconception #1: Medicare or other health insurance will cover the cost of long term care, either at home or in a nursing home. Traditional health insurance does not cover the cost of care in a […]
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