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Can you get disability benefits for long covid?
Posted at: 1/12/2023 4:00 PM
Yes. Even after testing negative for COVID-19, some people who've had the virus continue to experience a variety of debilitating symptoms that can prevent substantial gainful employment. If you've been diagnosed with long COVID and can no longer work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Getting approved for SSDI is difficult, but getting benefits for a recently discovered disease like COVID-19, the long-term effects of which are not yet fully understood, ca
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Does New York State Have Common Law Marriage?
Posted at: 1/9/2023 3:30 PM
No, New York State does not have Common Law Marriage. Even if you have been with your Significant Other for years or even decades, when you aren’t able to make decisions for yourself, your Significant Other may be blocked from helping you, or even being with you. If you are not legally married, you may not be treated as Spouses without first setting a plan in effect. If you want to authorize your Significant Other to make Medical Decisions when you can’t, you must name them as an Agent on you
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Why Every Landlord Should Have a Lawyer
Posted at: 1/9/2023 2:40 PM
There is a common misconception among landlords that a rental property portfolio has to reach a certain size for the hiring of a lawyer to be cost-effective and practical. As a result, these landlords may go unaware of highly consequential nuances of New York State Law, and they may even represent themselves during evictions, often to the detriment of their best interests. If you find yourself asking “Do I need a lawyer for an eviction?”, remember that the cost of not knowing the law and makin
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Social Security Benefits Increase in 2023
Posted at: 1/9/2023 2:30 PM
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits have increased by 8.7% in 2023. The annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is tied to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. This measure is designed to help offset higher costs of living for recipients of SSD and SSI. If you'd like assistance making a claim or submitting an application for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income, contact MCV La
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MCV Law Partner William W. Crossett IV Announces His Retirement
Posted at: 12/22/2022 12:00 PM
I am fortunate to announce that December 2022 concludes my time as a Partner at MCV Law.