Monthly Archives: August 2014
Government Contract Actions and Contractor Qualifications
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. This column explores government contracting under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR requires agencies to conduct market research before engaging in procurement. Agencies must describe their needs, gather information about the item, identify sources to meet their need, and identify applicable laws. Agencies have discretion with regard to the […]
Estate Planning for Young People with Special Needs: Article 17A Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Download PDF: Article 17A Guardianships and SNTs in NY Article 17A Guardianships New York has established different guardianships for people in need of supervision (sometime referred to as “incapacitated persons,” “IPs,” or “wards”). Under a guardianship, a court appoints a guardian to assist an IP who lacks sufficient capacity to […]
Commissioned Salespersons: Getting Hired, Fired, and Paid
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Download PDF: Commissioned Salespersons A. Researching the Company Before beginning to work as a salesperson – as an employee or independent contractor –carefully research the company for which you plan to sell products. Your compensation depends on the merchandise, shipping, and prompt, accurate payment. If possible, ask customers whether they […]
The Basics of Mortgage Refinancing
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Download PDF: Refinancing Mortgages A. Why Do Borrowers Refinance? When you refinance a mortgage, you replace your current mortgage with a new one that has a different interest rate, maturity, or both. People refinance for a variety of reasons. They may want to – reduce their interest rate or monthly […]
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