Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does New York Recognize Wills from Other States?
A significant percentage of American adults do not live in the state where they were born. According to the latest data cited by U.S. News and World Report, nearly half of Americans have changed their state of residency. If you moved to New York, you may be wondering: Is my will still valid? The… Read More »
Four Estate Planning Tips for Long-Term Cohabitating Couples in New Jersey and New York
It has become far more common for people to live together as part of a romantic relationship without actually getting married. According to data collected by the Pew Research Center, the number of long-term cohabitating romantic couples has more than doubled in the past three decades. For cohabitating couples, there are some specialized estate… Read More »
Four Advantages of Using a Revocable Living Trust as Part of Your Estate Plan
Are you preparing to set up or revise your estate plan? You may be considering using a revocable living trust. These trusts can be a cost-effective, efficient way to manage assets. Indeed, many people in New Jersey can benefit from using a revocable living trust as part of their estate plan. At Poulos LoPiccolo… Read More »
What is a Pour-Over Will?
Every adult should have a well-constructed estate plan. As a starting point, your estate plan should generally include a last will and testament. If you set up a living trust, you may want to include a “pour-over” provision within your will. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we provide solutions-driven estate planning representation to people and… Read More »
What You Can and Cannot Do With Power of Attorney in New Jersey and New York
A power of attorney (POA) is an important estate planning document. Under New Jersey law (NJ Rev Stat § 46:2B-8.2), a POA is a legal document through which a person can authorize another trusted individual or entity to act on their behalf. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we provide comprehensive estate planning support. Within this… Read More »
Why Small Business Owners in New Jersey & New York Need a Power of Attorney (POA) in Place
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy reports that there are more than 950,000 small business owners in New Jersey. If you own and operate a small business, it is imperative that you have a comprehensive estate plan in place. A power of attorney (POA) is an essential document for a small business… Read More »
Can You File a Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit Without Going to EEOC?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination. Before a federal employment discrimination claim can be filed in court, an employee must go through the EEOC’s process. In this article, our New Jersey EEOC complaint attorney provides a more detailed explanation of how… Read More »
Can You Sue an Employer for Laying You Off?
Being laid off from a job is extremely stressful. It can put a tremendous financial burden on a worker and their family. If you were laid off in New Jersey, you may be wondering: Can I sue my employer for laying me off? The short answer is that employers have a general right to… Read More »
Employed in New York City? Your Employer Should Have an Updated “Bill of Rights” Posted By July 1st
As explained by NYC Consumer and Worker Protection, employers in New York City are required to post an updated “Worker Bill of Rights” in their workplace by July 1st, 2024. The agency recently released updated details on the new regulations for posters—which must be multilingual. Within this article, our New York City employment lawyer… Read More »
New Jersey in Battle With Lyft Over Classification of Drivers
According to a report from the New Jersey Monitor, state regulators are in a dispute with Lyft over allegations that the ridesharing company improperly misclassified its drivers. Notably, The New York Times reports that the state settled a similar lawsuit with Lyft’s top competitor Uber in 2022 for approximately $100 million. Within this article,… Read More »
