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Hi, I was recently awarded 70% service-connected disability for symptoms I got in service and have had since discharge. But the VA only backdated my benefits to my new claim in December 2024. I want them backdated to my initial denial in 2018.

I am seeking to change a deed into my mother's name.

Hello, good afternoon. What exactly are my rights in the state of New York as a mother?

I am subletting one office in a psychotherapy suite to another psychologist. Part XVI of the agreement indicates that the subtenant is responsible for small repairs and cleaning. My business partner and I will be providing regular cleaning services. Can I remove this language from the agreement?

Regarding my will in NY State: all my financial accounts will go directly to named beneficiaries (I’ve already set this up). There is one particular brokerage account that I’d like to designate to have any taxes, debts, and estate expenses paid from. Can I do that?

Trying to transfer ownership of a single-member LLC in NY. What forms are needed?

I need an attorney to create trust documents for me.

A customer chargedback 100,000 of invoices.

I’m accused in a counterfeiting lawsuit. I’m wondering if I must be legally served. I’ve been in legal limbo.

Water heater burst on 2/20/25 (2:30–3:30 AM), flooding first floor and basement; water leaked through 8–10 basement light fixtures. Filed 311/HPD complaints on 2/20 (10:30 AM) and again on 2/28 for hazardous conditions and failure to fix. On 3/14/25, landlord’s agent threatened legal action for nonpayment right after my complaints — looks like retaliation under RPL §223-b. Mitigation was late: one dehumidifier delivered 3/19 (27 days after flood). Inspection 4/4 — Category 3 water, full tear-out/sanitization needed. HPD hearing moved to 4/28 due to court error. Landlord offered early termination if I vacated by 5/31 (4/9). Mold tested 4/22 — significant contamination, immediate remediation advised. I had already vacated. I escrowed April/May rent due to uninhabitable conditions and pending HPD action. 4/30: I requested immediate termination, full deposit return, $550 mold inspection reimbursement.5/6: Landlord offered lease termination (return keys by 5 PM), $900 off April (incl. $550 reimbursement), no clarity on deposit.5/6: I asked for written confirmation: immediate termination, no further rent, full deposit, waiver of April for habitability violations.5/6: Landlord replied: lease ends when keys returned by 5/7 noon; $2,675 still owed for April (after $900 waiver); deposit returned only after inspection. Key Issues:• Retaliation (RPL §223-b).• Habitability (RPL §235-b).• Security deposit not confirmed.• Rent withheld in good faith; landlord still demanding post-move-out rent. Is their offer worth it? Lease runs to September; I planned to continue withholding.