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I paid the principle of over $40k. The dues are even more. I never received a tax bill until Jan 2024.
answered on May 7, 2024
Unfortunately, any property taxes owed must be paid by the heirs of the deceased owner. Whether you receive a bill from CRIM or not depends on whether you notified change of ownership. Assuming there are more than one heir, these taxes are proportionally imputable between the heirs. Legal liens,... View More 
i lived in my house since 1960, have evidence of history of gas and light in my name and a sworn declaration from the 1980’s and neighbors as witnesses. I’m currently in the process of an adverse possession to get a title.
1.) Do I have to wait and get a title in my name first and then... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
I'm assuming that an adverse possession in process means that you already have an attorney. I recommend that you consult this very question with your attorney. Nevertheless, with the information you've provided, (1) you need to wait to obtain the real estate title in your name; and (2)... View More
Person died in Puerto Rico 2022, property in Puerto Rico. Will written 1987 in NY not registered in puerto rico. What is the 1st document to be file, I'm told its call a complaint affidavit. This don't sound right. Could someone confirm
I'm working with an attorney who is providing me with a different direction from what understand. What is the first document to be file if the Will was created in a US state not Puerto Rico and the person died in Puerto Rico 2022. Will was not registered in Puerto Rico, does not meet the... View More
We have a condo in Puerto Rico. During COVID they came up with a sign-up sheet for owners to use the pool only one family at a time. Now that the COVID times are pretty much over, can they continue to limit our access to the community pool? It was always intended to be a common pool and we could... View More
But in 2017, hurricane "Maria" in Puerto Rico caused difficulties with getting info about property in the estate. In 2022, my father passed away in New York. Should I probate the Will in NY Courts or do I begin the process directly in Puerto Rico where the estate is located (even if the... View More
have been to court 5 times and the DA keeps postponing saying they are not ready, but its because the "victim" does not want to press charges. note: there is no order of protection either.
I filed taxes from prior year and got a notice saying I have to file in PR and pay taxes as well.
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
As a resident of Puerto Rico who is working remotely for a company based in Florida, you generally have to pay taxes to both the IRS and the Puerto Rico tax authorities. Here's what you should know:
1. Federal Income Tax: Puerto Rico residents are required to file a U.S. federal income... View More
Divorce took place in Madrid. The copies I took to the Brooklyn tribunal are original, apostilled and officially translated to english.
Two heirs presented an offer to the other two heirs, without filing any documentation with the courts for the Estate. There is no will and only 4 legitimate heirs (second wife & half-brother (offering), two heirs (getting offer) are his sons from 1st wife. Numerous attempts to obtain... View More
My elderly parents are on Medicare in Puerto Rico. Mom needs to be placed in a nursing home (advanced Alzheimer's), so I'd like to place her in a nursing home in NYC. However, I need Dad to get her on Medicaid in PR beforehand, so i can find a home in NYC, bring her and get her placed... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Probate laws in New York (NY) and Puerto Rico (PR) are separate and distinct, as they are two different jurisdictions. However, if your late husband owned properties in both NY and PR, the probate process will need to be initiated in each jurisdiction simultaneously. Here's what you should... View More
Question.... If my fiancé pays child support through Boston MA CS system. And the mom moves from MS to Puerto Rico, can she open an assume case in PR even though there is an ongoing open case in Boston Massachusetts? She keeps telling my fiancé that the minor needs health insurance and because of... View More
Mi madre murio, hay una casa que se heredo entre hijos y mi padre. Mi padre se volvio a casar, quiere vender la propiedad pero los hijos no quieren vender. Es posible vender aun si parte de los herederos no estan de acuerdo?
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
De acuerdo con la ley de California, si la casa era propiedad comunitaria de su madre y su padre, entonces su padre heredó automáticamente la parte de su madre al momento de su fallecimiento. Esto significa que su padre ahora es dueño de la totalidad de la casa.
Sin embargo, si su madre... View More
Is she entitled to claim,in puertorico
answered on Apr 18, 2024
You do not specify to whom was your stepsister related. Neither do you specify when/where both spouses died. Under rule of law, your stepsister would not inherit from her step-parent. Nevertheless, she would inherit from her actual parent. If she was left out of both wills, her parent incurred in... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In general, if you have a court-ordered visitation schedule, your ex-partner is obligated to follow that order, even if you live in Puerto Rico and your son lives in New York. However, there are a few important considerations:
1. Jurisdiction: Ensure that the court order is valid and... View More
I had a destination wedding in Aguadilla PR in Mar 2023 and I live in FL. It was at a mansion that does full service weddings. Three weeks prior to the wedding I was told that due to a current legal issue I was not going to be able to have my wedding party outdoors. The owner, which I then later... View More
Graduated high school. Attended university for 3 semesters - flunked out.
Took the summer off. Partied with friends. Refused to get a job.
Enrolled in community college. Flunked out after 2 semester.
Took a YEAR off. Got in trouble. Went to rehab.... View More
Good Day! I live in the Condado in San Juan, Puerto Rico - ocean facing apartment. There is a huge crack in the balcony of my neighbor above me, which directly affects me as my balcony is below. Neighbor and board don't like each other and none of them understand the critical nature of this... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
I suggest that you send a complaint letter by certified mail with receipt confirmation, detailing all prior communications, the risk of damage to your property, the risk of danger to passer-bys below, and requiring them to address the matter within the following 15 days. Include photos with the... View More
I fell because there was lifted cement that leads to backyard and lost my two front teeth. Someone else in our group fell as well but didn’t sustain injuries
answered on Apr 8, 2024
You can sue the owner of the property where you fell. Puerto Rico rule of law grants one year as the prescriptive term limit within which to take a cause of action before the Puerto Rico courts. You would need to provide proof that the injury occurred in Puerto Rico, by way of hospital records and... View More
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