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Q: How can I stop tax foreclosure in NY with an outstanding tax bill?
I'm facing a tax foreclosure on my property in New York due to an outstanding property tax bill of approximately $40,099. This happened because I've been paying child support and covering both of my sons' college education costs. My mortgage is fully paid off, and the home, purchased... View More 
William Waldner
answered on Jul 26, 2026
answered on Jul 26, 2026
Your instinct about selling is sound, and there is a second option worth knowing about.
Selling and paying the taxes at closing is routine. Delinquent property taxes are a lien, a title company will require them satisfied out of the proceeds, and the county gets paid at the closing table.... View More
Q: How can I stop tax foreclosure in NY with an outstanding tax bill?
I'm facing a tax foreclosure on my property in New York due to an outstanding property tax bill of approximately $40,099. This happened because I've been paying child support and covering both of my sons' college education costs. My mortgage is fully paid off, and the home, purchased... View More
Michael David Siegel
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
It seems trite but the best way to stop it is to pay. Borrow from anywhere you can. If you are selling, you can likely get a short term no income verification equity line. Depending on where the property is located, the tax collector might offer payment plans. If it is already a lien, the... View More
Q: How can I stop tax foreclosure in NY with an outstanding tax bill?
I'm facing a tax foreclosure on my property in New York due to an outstanding property tax bill of approximately $40,099. This happened because I've been paying child support and covering both of my sons' college education costs. My mortgage is fully paid off, and the home, purchased... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Jul 27, 2026
answered on Jul 27, 2026
I am a New York foreclosure defense and real estate attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
Yes, you can almost certainly stop this, and yes, selling and paying the tax bill at closing is done all the time. With a paid-off mortgage and roughly $360,000 of equity above what you... View More
Q: Is it legal to own a Forced Reset Trigger in Florida?
As a legal firearm owner in Florida, I'm interested in acquiring a Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) for recreational shooting. However, I want to ensure that I am fully compliant with both state and federal laws to avoid any legal issues or penalties, including the risk of going to federal prison.... View More
Jack Ruffin Hunt
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
As of July 2026, owning a Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) in Florida may still create significant legal risk even though federal law has become more favorable. Following federal litigation and a 2025 settlement, the federal government generally no longer treats certain FRTs, including eligible FRT-15s... View More
Q: How to transfer grandfather's house to mother in Louisiana?
I want to transfer my late grandfather’s house into my mother’s name. The house is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and was under a succession that closed in 2009 after his death. What are the estimated costs and legal steps involved in the transfer process?
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
Most likely more information is needed to properly respond to your post, however based on what's written, if you own your late grandfather's house completely and there is nothing attached (encumbering the property), then an Act of Donation whereby you donate your interest to your mother... View More
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