Estate Planning for Millennials Part 1: The Last Will and Testament
“I regret not taking care of this when I was young and healthy.” As an estate planning lawyer, I hear this remark frequently. Estate planning is often thought of as something…
How Will Disinflation Impact the Current Housing Market?
The housing market is continually evolving in 2023 as inflation weighs heavily on both home buyers’ and sellers’ minds. With rates coming down and the traditionally…
How Can a Parent’s Medical Condition Impact Custody in New York?
As we emerge from the pandemic, one of the most frequently asked questions parents might have regarding custody is to what extent a parent’s illness can affect pending or…
Can Federal Employees be Forced to “SHOW UP” to Work?
A recent bill introduced by House Republicans has brought the conversation of teleworking’s involvement in the federal workforce to the limelight again. If this bill were to…
Reapplying for a Security Clearance After a Denial or Revocation
“I will never be able to get a security clearance again after this denial.” That is a common thought that many people feel after having a clearance denied or revoked. However,…
Understanding Your FERS Disability Retirement Eligibility
If you are no longer able to perform your job at a productive level, whether you are a current federal employee or have just left your agency within the past year, you may be…
Breaking Up for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s season is in full swing, it may seem like everyone around you is engaging in romantic activities with their partner. However, for some, this time of year is a…
What Happens To Maintenance & Child Support if my Ex Dies?
Divorce can be a complicated process with uncertain results, especially when it comes to the issues of spousal maintenance and child support. Many married couples structure their…
What Military Medical Providers Need to Know About Adverse Privileging Actions and Quality Assurance Investigations?
The Department of Defense employs civilians, contractors, and service members to provide medical and mental health care to dependents, military members, and retirees/veterans. Of…
Survivor Benefit Plan and Marriage/Divorce
The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a benefit afforded to military retirees to ensure a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents after the service member dies. The benefit…