Lawyer's explanation: how to sell property to an immigrant in his homeland, if there is no way to go there

Many people living abroad are faced with the need to sell or buy real estate in their home country. For example, in Russia. Our office helps in the implementation of your plans. In this case, you do not have to fly abroad or look for a window in the consulate - ...

How to repatriate to Israel: a list of documents and useful advice from a lawyer

Repatriation to Israel beats all records. Over the past year, from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022, 42 people have repatriated to the Promised Land. According to Lechaim, this is a record number of repatriates over the past 675 years. A third came from Russia - ...

Documents, terms and conditions: who and how can renounce Russian citizenship

In June of this year, the number of people asking Google “how to renounce Russian citizenship” was the highest in the last 5 years. If you are also among the seekers, then this column will be useful to you. I want to say right away that if you have citizenship...

Apostille, power of attorney, important information: myths about documents that complicate the life of immigrants in the USA

I decided to write this column due to the fact that every day I encounter persistent misconceptions about notarial and legal matters. Sometimes I and my office staff get the impression that people who spread these misconceptions are being paid extra for this, ...

Disposal of property abroad: what you need to know about gift, will and inheritance abroad

People who live in the US and own property abroad often worry about inheritance. They want to know what will happen to their or their parents' property, how to claim their inheritance rights and what to do, especially in a situation where they go somewhere...

Why an expert in Russian law is so necessary in the USA: the story of Karina Duval

Immigration to the United States after successfully practicing law in your home country usually entails enormous difficulties. The huge difference not only in legislation, but also in legal systems leads to the fact that even the most highly qualified lawyers have to retrain in America almost from ...

When a lawyer is more reliable than relatives: how a lawyer saves an immigrant's apartment in Russia, which her relatives took away from her

In 1998, Muscovite Sveta had a unique chance to go to America. The dashing 90s, more than a modest salary, a default that destroyed the last savings ... She did not see any prospects in life in Russia, and therefore hastened to take advantage of the chance. I left with one suitcase, leaving ...

Russian bureaucracy puts spokes in the wheels of immigrants trying to resolve issues remotely: how to deal with it

When the pandemic began and people were cut off from the outside world, with limited ability to move around, I opened my notary office. As a Russian lawyer who has been working in the States for many years, I know how to effectively solve most problems remotely. So I decided to share my...

Pension from homeland for immigrants in the USA: who can receive it and on what conditions

Many immigrants after moving to the United States do not really hope to receive a pension from their homeland, even if they have spent many years of life, strength and health working in this country. Unfortunately, not all states consider it necessary to pay pensions to those who have left to live ...

You are an insect without a piece of paper: what problems face immigrants in the USA due to lack of documents from their homeland

Our office in New York - Russian-Divorce - provides all types of notary and legal services. However, the most pressing topic is traditionally the issues of civil registry office. Not having the right documents at the right time can create great difficulties for people. Unfortunately, few people contact a lawyer ahead of time, because...

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