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Two Former New York City Firefighters Sue City for Alleged Unpaid Overtime
On January 25th, 2025, the New York Post reported that two former New York City firefighters have filed a lawsuit for unpaid overtime. They filed a proposed class action wage and hour lawsuit against the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) for allegedly being required to work overtime hours despite only being paid for… Read More »
New York Launches Investigation Into Guardianship Providers
As reported by ProPublica, the New York State Attorney General has launched an investigation into approximately a half dozen adult guardianship providers. Letitia James is conducting a comprehensive inquiry into allegations that these organizations “neglected the vulnerable clients entrusted to their care.” Here, our New York City guardianship attorney provides a more comprehensive overview… Read More »
What are the Advantages of a Living Will?
A living will is a core component of a comprehensive estate plan. It is a legal document that outlines a person’s preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care in the event that they become incapacitated and unable to express their own wishes. According to data cited by Gallup, around 45 percent of American adults… Read More »
Tens of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees are Being Laid Off—What it Means for New Jersey
A major effort is underway to reform federal agencies. As reported by CNN, the Trump Administration terminated tens of thousands of probationary employees across dozens of agencies and sub-agencies. Workers all across the country are feeling the effects—not just in the District of Columbia. Indeed, the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reports… Read More »
New Bill Introduced to Ban Non-Compete Agreements in New York
A non-compete is a contract clause where one party—often an employee—agrees not to enter into a similar profession/trade as the other—often an employer—for a pre-specified period of time. On February 10th, 2025, a bill (S4641) was introduced into the New York State Senate that proposed a broad ban on non-compete agreements. Notably, this comes… Read More »
How Long Does the Executor/Estate Administrator Have to Notify Heirs in New Jersey?
Estate administration can be complicated. The executor or estate administrator has a number of different duties—including the responsibility to notify heirs. You may be wondering: What is the deadline for heirs to be notified in New Jersey? The answer is generally 60 days from the date probate was opened. Here, our Monmouth County probate… Read More »
Who Makes Medical Decisions if an Incapacitated Person in New Jersey Failed to Appoint a Health Care Proxy?
Health care planning is a vital part of estate planning. It is too often overlooked. If you become incapacitated, another person may need to make medical decisions on your behalf. It is crucial that you empower the right trusted loved one. A health care proxy should be a part of every person’s estate plan…. Read More »
Why Asset Protection is a Key Part of Estate Planning in New Jersey
You worked hard for your life savings. A key part of estate planning is ensuring that you have the capacity to cover living expenses, maintain your quality of life, and provide the most to future generations. Asset protection is one of the most important—and often underappreciated—aspects of estate planning. Without a proper asset protection… Read More »
What are Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs)?
For high asset and high income individuals, estate planning can be especially challenging. There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed—from wealth preservation to estate tax issues. A Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) is a type of trust that can help to remove your primary home from your estate. It offers… Read More »
Asset Protection in New York: An Overview of the Homestead Exemption
Asset protection is an important part of the estate planning process for people and families in New York. Our state’s homestead exemption offers one useful tool for wealth preservation. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we help clients protect their assets. Here, our New York City estate planning lawyer provides a comprehensive guide to New York’s… Read More »