Legal Analysis: The Risks of Naming the Wrong People in Fiduciary Roles in Wills and Trusts in New York

Legal Analysis: The Risks of Naming the Wrong People in Fiduciary Roles in Wills and Trusts in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Choosing who will carry out your final wishes is one of the most important decisions in estate planning — and one of the most overlooked. At Figeroux & Associates, we regularly help clients repair the […]

President Trump’s New Travel Ban: What You Need to Know

President Trump’s New Travel Ban: What You Need to Know

By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact  The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Eight years ago, President Trump made history by invoking an obscure authority, section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to “suspend […]

Protecting Your Future: Structuring Personal Injury Awards to Preserve Public Benefits in New York

Protecting Your Future: Structuring Personal Injury Awards to Preserve Public Benefits in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. Suffering a personal injury can be a life-altering event, bringing not only physical and emotional pain but also significant financial strain. While a personal injury award can provide much-needed compensation, it can also create an unexpected dilemma for individuals relying on essential public benefits in New York, such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security […]

‘They’re Taking People,’ Man Separated from U.S. Citizen Wife Tells Her Moments Before His Immigration Courthouse Capture

‘They’re Taking People,’ Man Separated from U.S. Citizen Wife Tells Her Moments Before His Immigration Courthouse Capture

By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo credit: Gwynne Hogan/THE CITY Jessica, a 33-year-old special education teacher at a local private school, was sitting damp-eyed on a stoop near immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza. Her husband, Jean Carlos, had come Monday morning for a hearing in his asylum case, and Jessica, feeling a growing […]