Albany Retirement Lawyer
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Retirement Law Basics: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. The Albany lawyer(s) at Devine, Markovits and Snyder answer your important questions, on video, about Retirement law in New York. For answers to your legal questions about Retirement Law, click on a question below, or to contact Devine, Markovits and Snyder about Retirement Law issues, use the form below or call (518) 464-0640. |

Retirement Law
What is ERISA?
What are 401(k) plans?
Can I get my pension if I am laid off?
What happens to my benefits upon death?
What if my employer breached fiduciary duties?

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Can a pension be attached for family support?
Can I get my pension money if I am laid off?
Does an employer have legal obligations with respect to employee pension plans?
Does anyone else have fiduciary or other obligations with respect to employee pension plans?
How do I know if my claim falls under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)?
Is my plan required to give me a lump-sum distribution?
What are an employer's obligations with respect to employee pension plans?
What are defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans?
What are employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)?
What are profit sharing plans or stock bonus plans?
What can I do if my employer breached its fiduciary duties?
What happens to my benefits upon death?
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Law Firm Info
Devine, Markovits and Snyderhttp://www.dmslawyers.com
52 Corporate Circle, Suite 207
Albany, New York 12203
(518) 464-0640
About Our Firm
Devine, Markovits & Snyder, LLP was established in Albany, NY in 2007 by a group of attorneys and legal staff who believe that a culture of professionalism and collegiality best enables our Albany, NY family law firm to provide excellence in personal service to our clients. We leverage our experience and expertise in family law to most effectively shape legal and personal solutions for issues including divorce, property division, custody and adoption.
Our Office Location
The New York lawyer(s) at Devine, Markovits and Snyder offer their Retirement Lawservices to residents of the New York cities of Albany, Colonie, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Guilderland, Bethlehem, Rotterdam, Saratoga Springs, Glenville, Queensbury, Niskayuna, Halfmoon, Amsterdam, Milton, East Greenbush, Cohoes, Gloversville, Glens Falls and Albany County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Essex County, Fulton County, Green County, Montgomery County, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Warren County, Washington County and Ulster County.

