You're in a tough spot all right. I'm not sure "the seller didn't tell me a jail was being... more
The joint bank accounts will go to whomever is the co-owner along with your aunt. If there is no... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandmother. That is not easy. As beneficiary of... more
Your best solution is to call the Bar Association of Erie County Volunteer Lawyers Project: 438... more
What is your question? more
If you have already been appointed as executor of your dad’s estate then you are in charge... more
I’ve never heard of a realtors commission structure like that. Ridiculous. Give the tenants a... more
No you can't sue the landlord for the costs of your move. Find a new place as soon as you can and... more
Unfortunately the answer to that question is above my pay grade. Good luck. more
Yes you can set up a business organization so that your personal identity is unknown to the general... more
You’ll have to go to the bank and add the DBA name to the account and then everything will be... more
Yes the church is a corporation and can file a Certificate of Assumed Name ("doing business... more
Call the tax collector’s office they may be able to help. Good luck more
Go to Family Court in Nassau County and fill out the paperwork and ask for a Temporary Restraining... more
Call the police and make a complaint. more
Why do you need to open the bank account in New York? Open it at your local bank. more
I have no idea what you're talking about. more
I think the funeral home is going to give the ashes to whomever paid the bill. Please accept my... more
You need to be more forceful in requesting a breakdown of the $100,000.00 expenses. Since the... more
Anyone can sue anyone else for anything in this country. So yes, the realtor can be sued. But for... more
Maybe. New York has various requirements for a writing to be considered a valid last will and... more
Yes it is part of her estate if the check was in her bank account. I don’t understand why the... more
I would advise you to see a lawyer to help you file a guardianship petition. Good luck. more
Yes. more
It depends on whether the beneficiary is receiving an amount set in the Will, like "I leave... more
You should go see the lawyer face to face and explain your frustration at not having a clear sense... more
If he has a month to month tenancy, why don't you just give him notice and get him out? In many... more
You can't solve this problem with getting advice online. You have to go see a tax preparer and... more
15. You didn't get the 5% "for free." You contributed time and labor (sweat equity) in... more
This is a very strange situation and I could not give an answer without speaking to you and... more
Consider speaking with a bankruptcy lawyer. more
When you get to Canada, mail the bracelet to the city Police Department with a note explaining what... more
Please accept my condolences on the death of your father. Yes, by signing the Waiver and Consent... more
The procedures for adding members to your LLC are outlined in the LLC Operating Agreement. So while... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your sister. The executor or administrator of your... more
That’s a great question. There are so many variables to consider answering the question... more
Do you mean like use the narrow part as a permanent parking lot for your employees or loading... more
Well with a joint account you're entitled to half the money. However since you mentioned that mom... more
That clause is probably not enforceable, no. Don’t fool around with this though; see a lawyer... more
No I don't see any ethical violation here. Your mother is the client, not you or your niece. Call... more
Well of course you can go to court and have them take steps which they are legally required to do... more
If you are where granted Letters Testamentary than you're the executor of the decedent's estate and... more
Congratulations on your decision to start a business. My recommendation is that you see an attorney... more
You’re asking why he’s going after you, and you also said he’s claiming you... more
Wow this is a very difficult situation. It is very it is going to be very difficult to accomplish... more
What is the "old established line?" What does the survey as to who owns this additional... more
The best way to transfer your home to your children depends on your particular circumstances and... more
The bank has almost certainly locked your aunt's checking account and they won't pay on the check. more
Yes, you can definitely sell the house however you will certainly need a lawyer to help you. I can... more
Why did you wait 7 years to speak up? There's no way to tell whether you have any recourse without... more
What do you mean "may be a scam?" What does your contract say? more
You need to provide more information in order to get advice which will help you. more
The PoA wasn't used to record the deed so I don't think you have a leg to stand on with this... more
If you're serious about your real estate ventures you'll need to have a good lawyer to advise you... more
It's up to the judge in all cases The plaintiff will put in his papers and perhaps the plaintiff... more
Tell him, and see what he says. If he says 'fine, I'll move," then no problem. If not then... more
It’s going to take them so long to go through the foreclosure process that you’ll be... more
If the will says you can sell the house I'm not sure what the problem is. Call me and I'll get this... more
This is not the place to be looking for an answer to a question like that. The situation you are... more
I would have to speak with you more about your situation to give a proper answer. more
These are all great questions and there’s no way you can get advice via email. You have to... more
Did you sign the contract with the nursing home agreeing to accept responsibility for your... more
Start looking for another location. Good luck. more
Please accept my condolences on the death of your aunt. Of course your mom can ask for a copy, but... more
Call an ambulance to take him to the hospital more
Yes I agree I think they are taking advantage of you. Tell them you want to be paid for every day... more
Yes of course there could be a problem. more
No. It's too late for that. Obviously you already know you should have gotten the repayment terms... more
Nothing. You could have presented your proof of the property line at the time the case was in front... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of you husband. I don't understand why you're asking this... more
Definitely not. The newer document controls. more
Were you aware that he had the easement? Did he send you any proof? An easement means that he has... more
Sure more
Under the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations there are a lot of different rules which apply to... more
This is an important and complicated situation. You have to see a lawyer face to face; this... more
I don't understand who owns the house. You, or your parents? If your parents gave you the house... more
You need to go to family court and file a petition explaining to the judge the reasons you feel... more
When you purchased your home in the community you agreed to abide by the rules of the association,... more
I advise you to drop this entire matter and get on with your life. Nothing will come of this.... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. It seems unlikely as the decedent’s... more
There's no easy and absolute answer to that question. There are no exact rules or regulations. Most... more
I can't answer this question because I don't really understand what you are asking. What is... more
It seems to me what you’re written here is contradictory regarding distribution of the... more
Yes I think he is cheating you. more
You’ll lose your deposit that’s all. more
This question is very complicated and you need to see a lawyer who specializes in this area. more
No it’s not illegal. And you cannot sue anyone if you don’t get hired. Good luck. more
You’re way off base. No way can you get something like this done without a lawyer. Good luck. more
I think as the owner of ten properties you should hire a lawyer and accountant to get you... more
There’s something else going on here I’m sure of it. I don’t have any advice for... more
I can take the case. Call me on Monday. 212 979-2868 more
You're going to need a lawyer who agrees to take their fee out of the CD when it's collected. more
Probably not. Sell the house and divide up the proceeds and move on with your life. more
You're going to need a lawyer to help you with this. Good luck. more
You're going to have to deposit the check into a bank account in the name of the estate, and to... more
Yes the realtor or anyone else can take a photograph of anything in the public view without getting... more
I can't answer that question without seeing the agreement you signed with the realtor. more
Difficult to say because I can’t see the entire contract and the paragraph about the... more
That's a pretty technical question. I doubt you'll get an answer in this forum, but maybe. Good... more
No. Since you're asking the question about "what paperwork needs to be involved," then... more
Yes. more
As you already know this is a very important situation and you need to hire a lawyer and not rely... more
A "small" accounting is called an "informal accounting" and that's an itemized... more
Almost certainly the apartment is lost. But maybe not if you can play the succession rights law the... more
It depends what is being signed. Two people working together in a business is called a partnership.... more
No. more
The language that your sister has in the Quit Claim Deed was almost certainly NOT done by a lawyer.... more
Yes. The tax consequences of the sale don't have anything to do with the fact you have to give them... more
Yes you can find a surveyor who will look at the deed and mark out your property boundaries so you... more
Well in the United States anyone can sue anyone else for anything; however that doesn’t mean... more
No it’s not just a photocopy. Exemplified copies of documents in Surrogate’s court... more
I don't understand what you're talking about. Can't help you with this. Good luck. more
Try Articles 19 and 32 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law. Start here... more
Can you be more specific about "closing your sister's estate?" Something doesn't sound... more
You need to go see a lawyer and get face to face advice. This is a very important matter with... more
Doing business that way is going to cause you headaches down the road. Can't predict exactly how,... more
Call me Monday afternoon. 212 979-2868 more
Yes as Executor you can sell the house without the permission of your siblings. However you will... more
It depends on the town zoning laws. Go there and ask. more
Are you kidding? No, you can't sue the town because your neighbor's house isn't as nice as yours. more
Never heard of this. more
Move the fence. more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. Please resubmit your question using... more
Yes, of course. more
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT MOST LIKELY CONTROLS IN THIS SITUATION AND THAT'S A VERY... more
The purpose of the form is so the court can determine whether the correct filing fee was paid,... more
Put it as non-probate assets on the line for 'other' or write in "bank accounts payable to... more
If you don't know then the answer is "no". more
You have not received any answers because there is no such document as you are looking for. It... more
It's not always necessary that a contract be in writing. It's unclear what you guys agreed to in... more
No you are not responsible for the rest of the lawyer's bill. more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. It's unfortunate that you've had a hard... more
You'd need a new deed where the person is giving their life estate interest over to the owner. So... more
You’ll have to talk to the housing court judge. You should get a lawyer. more
I don’t know what you mean by “Medicaid penalties“. In any event, this is not an... more
Unfortunately I don't really know what you can do about that. Sorry. more
Tell them your sister emptied out the account. more
Do you have anything to trade in exchange for legal services? Maybe a car or boat? Can you perform... more
No. more
No I don't think so. But you should call the tax collector in your town and ask them. more
You might want to try going to Family Court and asking the judge for an emergency Temporary Order... more
No you can't rely on the location of the buried cables for any property boundary issues. more
Claim at what? I don't understand what you are asking. more
That's a great question and some more questions need to be asked about the transaction. That being... more
Yes more
Your husband's mom and step-dad may have had their accounts and house in joint name so all jointly... more
Yes. more
No there’s no time limit between the two heirs as long as they both agree, and no one else... more
What you’re asking for is beyond the scope of the advice available from this website. more
No law requires you to take responsibility for anyone else’s affairs after they die. Even if... more
There are just too many different factors involved to give a specific answer to your... more
That’s a very sad story it’s a very unfortunate situation. Your best bet is to contact... more
I would want to know more about the back-story of this situation. I'm sure you know why you got the... more
Something is wrong and you should see a lawyer right away to make sure your rights are protected.... more
You have to go through all the steps: from one estate to the other and then out to the... more
As you know there’s a difference between someone who has been missing for 28 years and... more
I don't understand the questions you're asking as you've given no background. You have to see a... more
You have to get a real estate lawyer. You can't get help over the internet by email for this... more
If you google for "NY Surrogate's Court pdf forms" you'll find the packet of forms... more
Not usually but there are exceptions. more
Whoever is in charge of your sister’s estate will sell the house and payoff the mortgage. No... more
What's an "estate account?" I don't understand 100% what you're referring to. Do you mean... more
Did you try talking to the owner? more
I would want to know what the problem is before answering your questions. What's happened to cause... more
Better to ask your question and see if anyone responds. more
Has a matrimonial action been started yet? Your stepson needs to sit face to face with a lawyer who... more
This question is much too involved to answer in an email forum on a free message board.Your... more
I don't understand: your son bought a house after they were divorced and nevertheless put his... more
You should see an attorney to have a trust setup for the benefit of your children so the money is... more
First you have to get the company reinstated with the NY Department of State. This takes a lot of... more
Judicial settlement of this estate isn't required; you don't need to file any papers at all, except... more
I'm not sure what "put my home in Life Use" means. I think you need to see a local lawyer... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son. This question is too complicated to answer by... more
Find another job. more
This question and your situation are too complicated to answer by email. Good luck, I hope... more
You are correct to question whether a form you got off the internet and prepared yourself will hold... more
It's possible, yes. That's a long way down the road, and it's not easy at all to evict someone. It... more
Everything in life is negotiable. more
No. Don't worry about stuff like this until you start making money. Until then nobody cares. Just... more
There's no need. When you sell the house the title company will want the certificate of occupancy... more
Include the interest on your personal returns. more
A lawyer's retainer agreement or "fee disclosure form," as you call it, is required where... more
The foreclosure process takes a long time. It doesn't happen on June 16 if you don't pay your taxes... more
You don’t have to change your will. more
No you’re not responsible for mom’s debts. However if there’s enough money on the... more
Go through your father's papers and look for the will. And look through his checkbook for the last... more
In my practice I've always let the title company handle these transfers, so I don't know the answer... more
You say many times the cable company has "insinuated," "vaguely implied,"... more
Did you write that correctly? The fire was in 1983, 35 years ago? Call the bar association in the... more
Your next step would be to go through a "turnover proceeding," which is where the court... more
The executor of the estate is a "fiduciary," which means, sort of, the person responsible... more
Unfortunately I don't see anyway you can get this done without a lawyer. Maybe you can find a... more
This isn't a question I'd be willing to provide an answer for no fee. You're in business and there... more
What do you mean by "granting a life estate?" I'm not sure I follow. Typically mom or dad... more
I would file a Petition alleging breach of fiduciary duty and ask the court to order the fiduciary... more
If you are being sued then you don't really have an option: you have to hire a lawyer to protect... more
No, you don't have any "rights" in this situation. more
That's a tough situation. Can you afford to pay the amount due out of the proceeds of selling your... more
The title company are the folks who will be issuing title insurance so they make all the rules in... more
This is a very complex area of the law and not one where you can expect to get free advice on the... more
I don't practice landlord-tenant law. I agree I think the realtor is making a mountain out of a... more
No. Everything a person owns at the time of their death is now owned by their estate. An estate is... more
I would advise you to see another lawyer for a second opinion. more
What is the lawyer saying the $20,000 legal fee is for? I don't understand from your question. How... more
It's unlikely a letter from your mother is going to have any legal significance with respect to... more
I think maybe there is a better section for you to post this question. This isn't really a question... more
In the US it's always a person's individual responsibility to check coverage with their insurance... more
Of course not. No lawyer would do that anyway. more
The trustee is generally the only one who can bring an action to recover rents due from the use and... more
I don't know what a 'transfer account' is. Unfortunately 'verbal permission' to access her banking... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. Go to the bank for the account statements;... more
This isn’t really a legal question. You need to find a good mortgage broker who can prepare... more
I say no; the Power of Attorney is not valid as the signatures of the principal and agent are not... more
This is a much more complicated question than it may seem, and definitely not one where you want to... more
The lawyer at the title company is the only person who can give you an answer as to exactly what... more
It's not my area of practice, however I'm rent stabilized myself and know those rules can be a... more
They have you over a barrel. Contracts are often worth only the paper they're printed on. Do the... more
I'm not sure what a "release of funds contract" is. In any event, a judge can't force... more
I assume you’re intending to transfer the Principal’s money into a trust for a 3rd... more
Technically form 1041 has to be filed for the estate; the income tax return for the estate. However... more
Has someone in the family been appointed as Executor or Administrator already? I don't think so,... more
If you have a lawyer already working for you on this issue, you should go back to the lawyer and... more