Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is not just about distributing assets — it’s also about protecting those assets from unnecessary tax burdens. At Figeroux & Associates, we’ve seen too many clients in New York suffer avoidable financial losses […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Creating a will or trust is a critical step in protecting your family and your legacy — but estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely see the consequences New Yorkers […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. In New York, many people assume that listing a joint owner on a bank account or naming a beneficiary on a retirement plan is enough to handle their estate. While these tools are easy to set up, they’re often misused — and can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. At […]
Editorial credit: Joe Tabacca / shutterstock.com WASHINGTON – Since U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published new guidance on issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) on Feb. 28, it has initiated removal proceedings against more than 26,700 aliens with no legal basis to remain in the country. The guidance is in response to President Trump’s Executive Order […]
Photo credit: IQ INC. Ranked based on current polling, experience, and viability in the Democratic primary: Andrew Cuomo (Moderate/Center-Left) Strengths: Former Governor (2011–2021) with extensive executive experience managing crises like Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19; currently leads polls at ~35% first-choice, crossing 50% after ranked-choice rounds Weaknesses: Carries baggage from prior scandals (sexual harassment, nursing-home controversy); […]
Foreign nationals can now join waitlist for high-priced pathway to U.S. citizenship By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: noamgalai / shutterstock.com Washington, D.C., June 12, 2025 — Foreign nationals with a spare $5 million may soon have a new route to U.S. citizenship—courtesy of former President Donald Trump. In a social media post Wednesday night, […]
By Nicole Chang, ACOM | Editorial credit: Hayk_Shalunts / shutterstock.com LA protests sparked by ICE raids have entered their fifth day, heightening tensions in the Korean American community. 한국인 LOS ANGELES — Protests sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have entered their fifth day, heightening tensions in the Korean American community. Many Korean […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM | Photo Copyright IQ INC. Critics of Trump’s proposed 3.5% tax on remittances say it essentially amounts to double taxation, crippling many of the poorest people in the world. Tucked into the 1,000+ pages of Congress’ “big, beautiful” spending bill is a 3.5% tax on remittances, the money immigrants and others […]
Editorial credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Stacie Saunders Sentenced to Three to Nine Years in Prison for Helping Steal Three Homes in Queens NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the sentencing of Stacie Saunders, a former mortgage bank branch manager, for her role in a Queens deed theft ring that […]
June marks Immigrant Heritage Month when New York City honors the invaluable contributions of its immigrant communities. With over 3 million foreign-born residents, the city is a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of immigrants who have shaped its history and continue to define its future. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) […]