New York State Correction Officer Indicted for Stealing Approximately $43,000 in Workers’ Compensation Benefits

New York State Correction Officer Indicted for Stealing Approximately $43,000 in Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Defendant Allegedly Claimed She was Injured on the Job and Couldn’t Work, IG Undercover Probe Revealed She was Earning Income from her Hair Braiding Business Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, today announced that a Brooklyn woman employed as a NYS Correction Officer has been arraigned on […]

Attorney General James Secures $400,000 for Underpaid New York City School Security Guards

Attorney General James Secures $400,000 for Underpaid New York City School Security Guards

Secured 24 Withheld Wages from Workers While Pocketing Extra Funds from Schools  NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has secured $400,000 from Secured 24, LLC (Secured 24) and its two principal owners for failing to pay its security guards the full prevailing wage that they were owed under the […]

Legal Analysis: The Serious Consequences of Leaving Out Assets or Beneficiaries in Wills and Trusts in New York

Legal Analysis: The Serious Consequences of Leaving Out Assets or Beneficiaries 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 When it comes to estate planning, details are everything. Leaving out important assets or beneficiaries from your will or trust in New York can result in confusion, legal challenges, and irreversible harm to the people […]

Unlocking Your Retirement Potential: The Right Time to Claim Social Security Benefits in New York

Unlocking Your Retirement Potential: The Right Time to Claim Social Security Benefits in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most critical financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. It’s a choice that can significantly impact your lifetime income and overall financial security. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as the optimal claiming age depends on a myriad of personal factors, from […]

Legal Analysis: The Hidden Danger of Ignoring Tax Consequences in Wills and Trusts in New York

Legal Analysis: The Hidden Danger of Ignoring Tax Consequences 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 Estate planning is not just about distributing assets — it’s also about protecting those assets from unnecessary tax burdens. At Figeroux & Associates, we’ve seen too many clients in New York suffer avoidable financial losses […]

Legal Analysis: The Consequences of Not Updating Wills and Trusts After Major Life Changes in New York

Legal Analysis: The Consequences of Not Updating Wills and Trusts After Major Life Changes in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Creating a will or trust is a critical step in protecting your family and your legacy — but estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely see the consequences New Yorkers […]

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 […]

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 […]

Unlocking Your Legacy: Avoiding Probate with a Revocable Living Trust in New York

Unlocking Your Legacy: Avoiding Probate with a Revocable Living Trust in New York

Photo Copyright IQ INC. For many families, the passing of a loved one brings not only profound emotional grief but also the often-unforeseen complexities of navigating their financial legacy. The traditional path, probate, a court-supervised process for validating a will and distributing assets, can be a labyrinth of paperwork, public disclosures, and considerable expense. Fortunately, […]

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