My clients often are well aware of what a Last Will and Testament is, and its purpose of provide for their wishes when they pass away. They also know that trusts exist but are not sure what they are or what a trust does. The focus of this blog will be on Living Trusts, also […]
Way back on March 16, the Governor issued Executive Order 202.4, which required local governments to allow non-essential personnel to work from home or take leave without that leave affecting their accrued time off and benefits. It also mandated that the total number of non-essential personnel to work from home or take time off equal […]
On Friday, June 5, 2020, the President signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), giving PPP borrowers more “flexibility” and a longer time to use the Program’s funding and still qualify for loan-forgiveness from the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program. While the Act has addressed many of the concerns that PPP borrowers […]
Late Wednesday evening, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. The Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week, is being sent to the President for final approval. The Act gives business owners more “flexibility” and a longer time to use the Program’s funding and still qualify for loan-forgiveness from […]
Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.34 on Friday, authorizing businesses to deny entry to individuals not wearing masks or face coverings. This post will briefly explain the background of this proclamation and what it means for New Yorkers. Context After some last-minute confusion brought on by a comment made by the Governor on Thursday, Central […]
We might even celebrate by eating dinner around the dining room tables that have served as our temporary home offices since March, but we want to share the good news with you – we are back in the office! While we get settled back into our home at 6312 Fly Road, we have some updated […]
Individuals with disabilities are often relegated to a life of poverty as a result of not being allowed to build even the most modest levels of resources. Individuals receiving support through Social Security, Medicaid and other publicly-funded programs are often disqualified from eligibility if they have more than $2,000 worth of resources or assets. With […]
Effective May 20, 2020 for Onondaga County, pursuant to Administrative Order 114/2020, e-filing through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF), including the filing of new non-essential matters, will be restored. If NYSCEF electronic filing is unavailable in the court, the parties “must commence new matters exclusively by mail.” Following commencement of a […]
On Monday, the United States will mark the occasion of Memorial Day. First recognized as a national holiday in 1971, Memorial Day, once called Decoration Day, originated after the Civil War. The day is intended as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. Cities, towns and villages across […]
May 15 marked the end of NY Pause and the beginning of NY Forward, the Governor’s Plan (the Plan) to gradually reopen the State. The Plan reopens the State economy on a regional and industry by industry basis. When the reopening begins for each region depends on each region’s ability to meet a series of […]