Q: What effect does the United States Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor have on the New York estates of individuals who were married to same-sex spouses?
A: In Technical Memorandum …
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By Jayson J.R. Choi
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9/11/13
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A task force mandated by President Barack Obama in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and charged with developing a strategy for rebuilding areas damaged by the devastating storm has issued a report …
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Q: I own a landscaping business and have a number of customers who have not paid me for the services I provided them. How can I go about collecting the money that is owed to me?
A: Initially, you …
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By Madeline M. O'Connor
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8/15/13
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Q: If my Nassau County tax assessment was reduced last year do I have to file again this year?
A: The answer is yes. Every year is separate, and if a property also …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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8/13/13
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Q: I own a business in Eastern Long Island and recently received a notice from a bankrupt company that we haven’t done business with in years, demanding money and …
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By Howard B. Kleinberg
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8/13/13
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Long-suffering Long Islanders may soon see some additional Hurricane Sandy rebuild relief from the Federal Government.
A new program funded by Federal Supplemental …
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Q: What is a beneficiary designation and why is it important to consider?A: A beneficiary designation is a document that specifies how certain types of assets, including life insurance, annuities, …
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By Jayson J.R. Choi
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7/18/13
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Q: I obtained a summer internship through my college career center in a field relevant to my major. I am working full-time for a private, for-profit employer. However, I am not getting paid. Is this …
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By Max Sicherman
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7/16/13
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Q: What is the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and what could it mean for me?
A: The State Environmental Quality Review Act (known by its acronym SEQRA) is a complex State statute …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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7/16/13
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Hats off to us
[Photo gallery]
Baldwin High School sent off the class of 2013 in grand style last week. The beautiful weather made it possible for the ceremony to be held outside, which left plenty of room for tossed mortarboards.
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6/27/13
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