Proceedings to appoint a guardian to act for an incapacitated person in New York are governed by Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law. This article provides basic information about these proceedings and pointers for attorneys...

In 1938, after President Franklin Roosevelt had spent years trying, Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. At the time it was passed, labor conditions in the US were reprehensible....

Identifying Conflicts of Interest -- While this may seem simple, many attorneys get themselves in trouble by not seeing conflicts when they arise. It's hard to say "no" to a paying client, especially a long-term client. It is...

This month we discuss how to choose an elder law attorney. Many of our remarks apply, generally, to choosing a lawyer for any type of legal matter....

During the past year, we've written articles emphasizing the importance of planning ahead. One important thing to do is to have properly signed Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney forms naming the person(s) you choose and...