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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for New York on
Q: My sister and I are co power of attorneys in NYS. Can she unilaterally change the attorney representing my father?

She has tried to get me to sign a new POA where she can work alone. My original POA is missing. I believe it was in the bedroom I was staying at when I was caring for my parents. I believe my sister and /or brother in law took my original signed copy. They tried to have me sign a new POA where... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 23, 2023

No.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for New York on
Q: I used to work with Wendy's on 10/5 and 10/6/2023 13.12 hours and never been paid by them and I started to cut myself

I cut my wrist because I don't know what to do

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 19, 2023

Cutting yourself is never the answer. Please seek professional medical attention immediately. Call 911 for assistance.

Your life matters. Don't sacrifice it.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Elder Law and Probate for New York on
Q: This is a situation where a veteran at 68, was a live in caregiver for an 84-year-old who recently died intestate.

I, along with my partner who is also 68 and suffers from advanced Alzheimer's Disease, resides in the home of the decedent whose house is in reverse mortgage. The deceased has six other siblings, three deceased. The house value is close to the outstanding balance on the reverse mortgage. I... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 19, 2023

A proceeding will need to be commenced in Surrogate's Court.

Ja k

4 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: Can I be sued personally for a property I purchased under an llc?

I purchased a property under an llc. Unbeknownst to me the deed was fraudulent. I signed the deed back to the real owner. I did some repairs until I found out the deed was fraudulent. The real owner is now suing my llc and me personally for treble damages done to the property. Can they go after me... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 19, 2023

Did you obtain title insurance when you purchased?

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for New York on
Q: For how long is a temporary injunction ordered by NYS Supreme Court valid?

NY State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction against the defendant in my favor, as the plaintiff. The order allows me to litigate/settle the charges against the defendant before any negative actions are taken against me by the defendant. Do I have to start litigation within a certain number... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 9, 2023

The Order must be reviewed. It will say.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law, Business Law and Municipal Law for New York on
Q: Lying about square footage of commercial real Estate. The high profile case involving fraud. everyone on loopnet do it

There's a certain ex president that is being tried on fraud about lying about the square footage of their comercial realestate. but Louis Rossman exposed this SOME time ago that you can go anywhere on loopnet and show that commercial realestate listings and they lie about it all the time.... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Oct 2, 2023

Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: In NYS state, should we sign a liability waiver that includes waiver of willful/gross negligence

Our child’s school is requiring us to sign a liability waiver that includes willful and/gross negligence to attend a mandatory, all-day retreat. He is not allowed to graduate without it and we’ve been told we are not allowed to alter the language of the release.

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 28, 2023

I believe purported waivers of gross negligence are void and enforceable as against public policy. No one should be asking you to sign such a waiver.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: Can the family force access to a NYC decedent's home, in reverse mortgage status, where there are residents and no will?

As caretaker for over twenty years living in in a NYC home in reverse mortgage, my client died recently. Because the three siblings stopped access to detailed information from the doctor's during my former client's dying days, I refuse to cooperate with them. Can they forcefully access... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 27, 2023

Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

2 Answers | Asked in Internet Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Can I post someone’s full name & DOB on social media? The person raped me in my sleep
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 23, 2023

What exactly do you propose to post on social media? Just name and DOB? Or rape allegation also?

Jack

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New York on
Q: hi, is there anyway I can help in a contract case online?
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 18, 2023

Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: My fiancé refinance home 1yr ago / now they want there money saying the loan was done fraudulently/ there was a mistake

The girls or broker that did her loan got let go and apparently they the mortgage company are coming after us after numerous phone calls to them they didn’t know nothing

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 9, 2023

Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for New York on
Q: Do I need to have a PLLC in order to hire therapists for a therapy group practice in New York?

I am a mental health counselor who recently applied for a PLLC for the group practice I would like to start. In the meantime, I have set up an LLC, but I am unsure whether I am allowed to hire new therapists until I have a PLLC. I have a startup business lawyer and employment lawyer, each of which... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 4, 2023

A PLLC is the preferred entity.

Jack

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: How can a new property owner remove a tenant and what is the new owner responsible for?

I’m considering buying a property. On this property is a mobile/manufactured home in disrepair. The water lines are in danger of freezing, the oil heat is questionable, the slab is undermined and I’m not allowed to inspect. According to the real estate agent the tenant will be out 60 days after... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 3, 2023

Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: can i add a clause stating that the tenant has no right to cure a breach on a commercial lease in NYC
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 3, 2023

I don't think it would be enforceable, on several grounds.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for New York on
Q: I have a will from my dad thst states I’m to get 100,000. If there’s liquid asserts or all liquid assets if less then

One hundred thousand dollars it says if there are no liquid asssests in his estate when he dies then said distribution should lapse . Now my sister got the house that I’ve lived in fir 20 years n hurriedly transferred the house in her name and then there’s another house my father had that... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 30, 2023

Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

3 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: I entered into a contract with a company to sell my property to them but have not heard back. What are my options?

As the sale date nears i have not heard from them about my payment. Can i make them honor the contract?

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 27, 2023

You should be represented by counsel.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Securities Law for New York on
Q: How do I proceed in removing a name fraudulently added to a stock certificate by a corrupt coop board member
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 23, 2023

Either by voluntary agreement or by litigation.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Contracts, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: what new york state form do I need for a partial assignment of inheritance expectancy between assignor and assignee ?

Hi im jermain I do asset recovery I audit time limited information from government agencies in order to find the claimant owed the money, I then charge a contingency fee for hours of work put into finding the claimant rightfully owed the money from the government, sometimes the claimant owed the... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 20, 2023

Another form question? Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for New York on
Q: does queens county new york have an assignment of judgement praecipe ?

this question would be for a mortgage lawyer

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 20, 2023

Forms aside, what are you trying to do?

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Foreclosure and Business Law for New York on
Q: does new york state or local counties have an assignment of rights form ? by and between clients and agencies

by and between client and agency it could be a partial assignment of rights, or it could be a full assignment of rights, by and between a client and agencies

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 20, 2023

Not that I have ever heard of. What are you trying to do?

Jack

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