Several days ago, I was honored to learn I had been nominated to receive a Lovely Blog Award from Connecticut Special Education lawyer Jennifer Laviano, author of the SpecialEdJustice blog. Quite honestly, I am proud of my blog. I have found it to be an effort of love. I love sharing what I’ve learned both… Read More »
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Overpromising? “Limited” Liability and Small Business
If you are just starting a small business or have a sole proprietorship, you have probably thought about and received advice about either incorporating or forming a limited liability company (LLC). What protections do these business entities actually offer to the small business owner? The Promise You have probably heard that by incorporating or forming… Read More »
Action Plan–8 Weeks to a Letter of Intent
Comprehensive planning for your child with special needs includes both legal planning to ensure financial security and information-gathering in order to write a guide for future caregivers. My hope is to alleviate some of the worries and unique concerns parents face when thinking about the future of their special needs children. The Letter of Intent… Read More »
New York State's New Power of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a powerful and important legal document delegating authority from one person to another. It allows the agent you’ve appointed to make financial decisions on your behalf. The person giving the authority is known as the principal, while the person to whom the authority is… Read More »
Small Businesses and Federal Tax Help
I love recommending government resources. Many of us wonder where our tax dollars go. It helps a bit to realize that there are resources provided by the federal government specifically designed to help the small business owner. The Internal Revenue Service maintains a Small Business and Self-Employed Center section on its website dedicated to providing… Read More »
Long Island Small Business Development Centers
If you are starting a small business or in need of help to make an existing business grow, you should contact your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Locally on Long Island, there is an SBDC in Farmingdale with outreach locations in Brookville and Hempstead. There is also a center in StonyBrook with satellite offices… Read More »
Reaching out to the Disability Community-An Important Government Resource
Recently, the federal government moved to the technological forefront with its launch of Disability.gov. This relaunched website fulfills its stated purpose of Connecting the Disability Community to Information and Opportunities. Disability.gov successfully uses social media tools to reach out to visitors and encourage interaction. There are online discussions and a user-friendly way to get answers… Read More »
Insurance Needs of the Sole Proprietor
One major concern for many small businesses and sole proprietors is what type of insurance is required in New York. Below is a brief description of the most important types of policies you should consider: Health Insurance While a number of private insurance companies offer health insurance for sole proprietors, New York has a special… Read More »
Choosing a Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust: Part Three
In Part One and Part Two of Choosing a Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust, I described the numerous duties of a Special Needs trustee and the different factors that must be considered in choosing the trustee. In this final post, I offer some suggestions as to how to make that choice in order to… Read More »
Choosing a Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust: Part Two
In Part One of Choosing a Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust, I discussed all the different responsibilities and jobs a trustee must fulfill to properly administer the trust. It is also important to really assess both the current and potential future needs of your child. Considerations to Use in Choosing a Trustee There are… Read More »