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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Landlord - Tenant and Family Law for New York on
Q: How do I remove my husband, whom I am divorcing (super early stages) from the NY rent-stabilized lease due for renewal?

My husband and I have had a co-signed rent-stabilized lease since Oct. 2016 that is due to be renewed by the end of this month. I am the one paying for the rent. We are just starting with the divorce procedure. He says he doesn't want to take over the lease because he can't afford it.... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 17, 2024

Although domestic relations is not one of my practice areas, I can offer a few thoughts. Often, a rent stabilized tenancy is claimed to be marital property. That's one consideration.

Of course, if the landlord and your husband agree, he can be removed and the renewal would be in your...
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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law for New York on
Q: I own a business and did not pay the rent for one month because I had a buyer for the business but the landlord made

it too difficult for them so after 5 months they backed out-now I received a petition for non-payment to recover possession of real property.

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Mar 25, 2024

I'm very familiar with this scenario. The matter should be worked out, rather than litigated. Usually, the LL has a better chance of getting paid from a Purchaser than a TT who wants to sell. Hard to understand your LL's motivations.

Jack

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law for New York on
Q: Hello I need help with my business, I saw someone using my business name, I have my business over 30 years
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Dec 7, 2024

More information is needed.

Jack

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New York on
Q: If my music publisher lied to me about the contract status, can I use it as evidence?

I have signed a digitially pre-signed music pubkishing deal with a UK publisher. The contract termination clause neither includes nor excludes mutual agreement, but says that it requires written notice. I asked the publisher to terminate contract, but he told me in an email message that I am free... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Nov 30, 2024

Q. "the contract isn't valid yet since we haven't worked on any song yet"

A. Does the contract specifically state this?

Jack

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4 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: Hello - This is a life estate question for Upstate New York. See below for more info.

Hello - In upstate New York, my uncle was given a life estate for the house he was living in. He has since moved out, allowed the house to fall into disrepair, and refuses to pay the taxes on the property or homeowners insurance which he was supposed to be doing. Does this invalidate his life... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Nov 30, 2024

Upon your uncle's death, who is the house supposed to pass to?

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: Can you sue your mortgage company and win your home free and clear ?

Illegal foreclosure

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Nov 4, 2024

It's possible.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for New York on
Q: How do I cash an escrow check made out to my deceased parents name

Back in 2014 my dad became terminally ill. He transferred his home to me and he became the life estate. I am the successor on the mortgage. I’m listed as the owner on the deed. There is no will or estate. I been paying the mortgage since his death. I sold the house this September. There is an... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 31, 2024

Same answer.

Jack

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New York on
Q: Hello My husband and I are separated but not legally divorced. In writing my will how do I protect my 3 kids?

Will any money I may inherit go to him as well?

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 31, 2024

No. Inherited money remains separate property as long as it is not comingled.

Jack

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for New York on
Q: Grandfather died. My mother who was his listed as the beneficiary died 9 days after him? He had no will. What happens?

He has 3 other children who are full siblings to my mother. This is in Brooklyn NY, NYC.

Uncle says life insurance payout is on hold because they need my mother's death certificate.

Uncles not forthcoming with information and seem to be trying to get death certificate without me knowing.

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 30, 2024

Listed as beneficiary where? For grandfather, if no will, estate passes by intestacy. Did you Mother have a will?

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for New York on
Q: I just signed a contract for selling my house less than 24 hours ago in New York state. I wrote them:

I need to cancel that contract which was signed less than 24 hours ago. Is it legal to have my contract broke without any penalty. Can you please help me. They are telling me that I cannot break the contract because New York State does not have a law like that but everything I am reading is stating... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 29, 2024

I don't think the 3 day cooling off law applies to this type of contract, but I could be wrong. Did you deposit any funds from the purchaser?

Jack

4 Answers | Asked in Banking, Elder Law, Estate Planning and Securities Law for New York on
Q: Is there anyone NOT afraid to sue FIDELITY INVESTMENTS for elder abuse and breach of contract/ fiduciary duty?

for over a year fidelity has been holding my mothers money, she had a stroke named me as power of attorney snd they refuse it and now she has no access to her money and is sick and cannot pay her bills or get her medications etc because. they blocked her account she has been there for 40 Years and... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 27, 2024

You should be able to easily find a litigation attorney to handle this for you.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Collections for New York on
Q: I need a lawyer and I don't have much money I'm trying to file a answer to the supreme Court in Columbia county

Columbia county supreme Court is asking me for answer.to a lawsuit

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 23, 2024

File a pro se Answer. Do not default.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Business Law for New York on
Q: I am considering legal action against my property management company. T

I am considering legal action against my property management company. Their negligence in managing my property, particularly in their interactions with the city, has resulted in a financial loss of over $7,000. Given their failure to respond to my communications and their apparent breach of our... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 21, 2024

Perhaps. Or, at least, termination of the contract.

Jack

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking and Elder Law for New York on
Q: .Need Attorney with Banking and Foreign transfers of funds experience. Transfer $100K pending by Bank with U.S. Charter

Bank threatened to return my legal account Funds to Country of origin to repeat release process. BANK OPS DIRECTOR coming to NYC to meet me. Need Lawyer at this meeting! Manhattan location.

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 16, 2024

Who transferred to who? From which source? Where are the funds now? What amount? Jack

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3 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Elder Law for New York on
Q: I’m in contact to sell my home but because of illness we decided to move back.
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 14, 2024

The purchaser may sue you for specific performance.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for New York on
Q: Contractor ( subcontactor) fraud and negligence. Breach of contract. Need a consult please asap.

Fraudelent contractor using his status as an NYPD maintance worker as part of his" trusted subcontractor and concerned neighbor" pitch. Him and another subcontractor had gained my confidence by doing emergency repairs twice before I had him sign a basic contract to work. He half ripped... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 12, 2024

Most attorneys offer free telephone consultation.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: Hello, I have been living at this property for going on 10 years . The landlord abandoned property. How do I claim it?

The owner has passed away. The son was renting it out but he’s since vanished. It’s been over two years since I’ve seen him. The property needs a bunch of work. The deed is still currently recorded with the deceased owners name. What would be my options?

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 2, 2024

Adverse possession may not work. You don't gain any rights just by paying taxes and other items. First thing to do is to review the last recorded deed to see who owns the property.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for New York on
Q: Can you tell me a change you might see in a free print off will from 2021 vs one you would print off today 2024

My dads ex girlfriend forged his will I have a lawyer, she used the website Eforms, she said he signed it 2021, the website says the NYS will was updated in May of 2024 but the company will not tell me what they exactly updated. I was thinking maybe it used to be that the witnesses could sign it... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 1, 2024

There's no way of knowing. Are you planning to contest the Will?

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for New York on
Q: If a daughter talks her very ill father, who was incapable of making rash decisions at the time, is that illegal. Wife

of 50 years gets nothing. She purposely has her father leave land to her son(15) but she wants to control the land so her brother won't get anything. It is recorded on a phone that a gun is left to her son, also and she shares another gun with her daughter. Is this legal?

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 30, 2024

The father who is ill should be represented by counsel.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for New York on
Q: My husband of 50 years is very ill. Our daughter is trying to rub her older brother out of our will. Land is involved.

She somehow got her father to agree to new bequests giving her children everything, which she will benefit from as children are 9 and 15. My husband has not been able to talk much, so I don't know how she did this. She says she recorded it on her phone and his scratch of a signature is... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 30, 2024

Your husband should be represented by counsel.

Jack

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