Q: I’ve inherited stock in a corporation that my uncle owned. What rights do I have?
A: You need to know what rights your uncle had to transfer the …
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By Erica B. Garay
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5/14/13
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Q: I run a small trucking business and my drivers are paid as independent contractors. I understand there is a new law in New York that might require me to treat them as employees. What is this all …
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By Paul F. Millus
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4/14/14
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Q: I am hoping to open a trust fund for my adult children to inherit after my wife and I pass away. I keep hearing about the "look back" period - can you explain how that would apply to the trusts …
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By Jayson J.R. Choi
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4/14/14
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Q: I own a seasonal business in Suffolk County wherein most of our sales occur in the summer months. Typically, I am able to pay vendors and other suppliers, who I’ve known for decades, …
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By Edward J. LoBello
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8/13/14
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Q: I own a small business on the South Shore, and we currently rent our space. With rent on the rise, we were thinking about securing a loan and purchasing a commercial property. What are some of the …
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By Abraham B. Krieger
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11/21/12
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Q: One of the customers of my company filed for bankruptcy and I received a letter from the customer’s bankruptcy attorney demanding that I return all payments I received from the customer …
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Alan E. Marder
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11/21/12
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Q: My commercial property has been cited for pollution and I have to spend money to clean up. Does that reduce my taxes while I can’t use the property?
A: The answer is maybe, as all …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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6/12/13
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Q: My proposed employment agreement contains a non-compete clause. How does that affect me?A: Courts can enforce narrowly drawn non-competition covenants that are designed to protect an …
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By Erica B. Garay
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6/12/13
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Q: I own a business and one of my customers filed for bankruptcy, is there anything I should do?
A: Yes, there is actually quite a lot you should do, and the explanation of everything would be …
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By Thomas R. Slome
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6/14/13
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Q: I have two minor children from my previous marriage, and want to be sure that everything I have goes to them. I am planning on having a Will prepared, but want to be …
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By Nathaniel L. Corwin
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12/22/14
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