Who Can Officiate a Wedding in New York?
In New York, not everyone can legally marry a couple. The state limits who can solemnize a marriage, and a […]
Wedding Planning
I-9 & Employers
Can You Use an Expired Passport for I-9? What to Bring Instead
No. An expired passport, U.S. or foreign, is not an acceptable document for Form I-9. The employee has to present
I-9 & Employers
Spanish Form I-9: Can Employers Use It Outside Puerto Rico?
There is a Spanish version of Form I-9, and employers often assume it solves the problem when a new hire
I-9 & Employers
I-9 Audit Checklist for Employers: What to Check on Every Form
An I-9 audit is a form-by-form check that every employee file is complete, correct and kept the right way. This
Court Documents, Family & Minors
Do Divorce Papers Need to Be Notarized in New York?
Short answer: sometimes. Whether divorce papers need a notary in New York depends on which paper it is, and a
Notary
How to Prepare and File a Petition in Court in New York
How to prepare and file a petition in a New York court, including custody petitions, which court to use, how verification works and where a notary fits in.
Notary
What Is a Last Will and Testament? Powers, Signing Rules and Free Templates
What a last will and testament does, what powers it gives an executor, how it differs from a power of attorney, New York signing rules, and what to watch for with free will templates.
Notary
What Is an Estate? Assets, Property and How One Is Settled
An estate is everything a person owns and owes at death. Here is what counts as estate property and assets, what does not, and how an estate is settled in New York.
Notary
How to Sign as Power of Attorney (and Where to Get the Form)
How an agent signs for a principal under a power of attorney, where to get power of attorney forms, how to fill one out, and why a typed letter is not enough in New York.
Notary
Small Claims Court in New York: Cost, Limits, Lawyers and Collecting
New York small claims court explained: how much you can sue for, what it costs to file, whether you need a lawyer, how the other side is notified and how to collect a judgment.