This house passed to us immediately upon the death of the Life Tenant - outside if probate. An Executor or Adminstrator has not yet been appointed by the Surrogates Court. The personal property contained within the house must eventually be distributed to the beneficiaries in the former owners will.... Read more »
answered on Aug 9, 2022
I wouldn't. The house should be secured by the fiduciary and then the personal property can be inventoried.
Jack
visitation rights.what do I do? my boyfriend has dementia.
My working company suddenly received a warning letter on 1 of the product infringement issue from other company . The product patent registered name was go under the other company that they work in partners together for 1 of the products promoting business between them . The patents right still... Read more »
answered on Aug 1, 2022
Your post is a bit confusing. Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.
Jack
My son in law to inherit this property
answered on Jul 30, 2022
If you leave the real property to your daughter by Will, she will inherit it entirely and the son-in-law will have no interest in the property. She will inherit it as "separate property," not subject to equitable distribution. She should consult counsel as to how to maintain it as... Read more »
- Firm entered a Services Agreement to provide services for a financial services company as an independent contractor
- After the agreement was executed, the plaintiff was required to perform duties beyond the scope of Agreement
- Plaintiff was also subject to employee policies... Read more »
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Unless specifically allowed by the Agreement, a party cannot unilaterally "revoke" language. Other remedies are available. Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.
Jack
Heat intentionally turned up in Hast to punish patients
The house is in her name, her live-in boyfriend has a few bills in his name but not on the house.
She did NOT have a will.
The house is in semi-okay condition. It needs a lot of work. I would like to know how/when I should get the process started for putting her house on the market... Read more »
answered on Jul 2, 2022
A proceeding must be filed in Surrogate's Court to have an Administrator appointed as fiduciary of the estate. The Administrator can have the house sold and divide the proceeds.
Regarding the sale of the house, Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.
Jack
Hi,
One of my clients has failed to pay the remainder of an invoice ($2000) that was due months ago. Every month I remind him and he comes up with excuses. I've been very patient and understanding but its been too long and I want to take legal action.
I am Freelance Visual... Read more »
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Often, a contract between parties specifies jurisdiction. If yours does not, consider adding that provision.
Depending on the facts, jurisdiction may lie in New York, California or both.
It doesn't pay to retain counsel for a $2,000.00 claim.
Have a free telephone... Read more »
I am the Respondent in a motion to Confirm an Arbitration Award
1. Petitioner filed a motion to confirm the Arbitration Award
2. Respondent (me) filed a Motion in Opposition and made a motion to Vacate the Arbitration Award
3. Petitioner filed a Motion in Opposition to my... Read more »
Two people listed on the recorded mortgage but only one of them on the recorded property deed. What weight, if any, does the other (not on recorded deed) on the mortgage have in regards to ownership of the property?
answered on Jun 27, 2022
Rights of survivorship are generally applicable to deeds, whether by tenancy by the entirety or joint tenants with rights of survivorship. Ancillary Promissory Notes and Mortgages would need to be analyzed independently.
Jack
I want to know what would be the best route regarding necessary actions. A business was sold without paying every partner.
answered on Jun 25, 2022
Other than stating that every partner was not paid, you include no other facts. Try to avoid litigation. Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.
Jack
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
