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Person A sold two parcels of land to Person B, a close relative, several years ago. I believe it was for $1 and other consideration. The govt forms correctly identified both parcels by tax map designation and address, and current property tax records correctly show Person B as the owner of both.... View More

answered on Feb 9, 2025
This is a mess that must be corrected ASAP. An incorrect metes and bounds makes a property unmarketable. If Person A is alive then person B should immediately use the POA and do a correction deed. There is a literal form for it.
The judge said he will have an answer in 60 days. It has been already 70 days and no answer. I called the court building and was told the case is still active the clerk told me he looked in the file and the judge placed an empty answer page with nothing written on it. What am I to do? How long does... View More

answered on May 7, 2024
The court rules require motions to be decided in 60 days. It is routinely ignored and there is no enforcement mechanism. There is nothing you can do. However, as you are the plaintiff, it really does not matter. It will not impact the time for your case to come to trial, which is also quite... View More
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.

answered on Mar 25, 2024
If you owe the rent you need to pay or be evicted. While your lease will govern, most commercial leases have a provision that counterclaims must be brought in a separate case, like your claim the landlord killed your deal.
I have a small business set up as an S Corp in NJ. Took out a $130k EIDL loan as well as a $30k loan from my bank. Business is dying. Will the SBA be able to go after my personal assets if I close the business? No personal guarantee, only against collateral/inventory which is hard to sell right... View More

answered on Jan 26, 2024
This is actually an evolving area of the law. If you have no guarantee, the answer should be no. But, the SBA has been investigating whether proceeds were properly used. If you took the money for improper purposes, the US Attorney could come after you. But, there are so many of these loans, it... View More

answered on Feb 12, 2025
You cannot ignore it. However, whether you need to appear, or just send documents, will depend on what the subpoena says and what it is for.
Court House Address- -United States District Court 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007
Last Date to File Lawsuit - February 5th,2025
Attorney Name- Mark Smith (Sr. Attorney in New York Courthouse)
Case Type- Fraudulent Case(FC/SC)
Total Amount - $860.40... View More

answered on Feb 4, 2025
This looks like a scam. However, call the Clerk's office of the District Court (using the number from your own search, not the scammer's letter) if you want to be sure.
The contractor has done half the work and has received half the payment. For three months, he has said he will return and has given me a date on four occasions, but never showed. He gave me an excuse the first time, but never communicated why since then.

answered on Feb 3, 2025
If in NYC, you can file a complaint with the department of consumer affairs. That is the cheap, i.e. free option. You can also sue in court.
I own a house (free of liens) that an investor wants to purchase. The investor wants me to finance the property at a 30-year amortization, with a balloon payment due after ten years. The buyer wants to put language in the agreement that the deed is held by the title company, and if they default,... View More

answered on Jan 28, 2025
It means you are being scammed, and deeds that are really part of a property flipping scheme are illegal, so they are trying to cover it up when they record it.

answered on Jan 15, 2025
No. But it might be indicative of a scam, which included transferring the title to your house by a forgery. Check with the county recording office ASAP and make sure your title is correct.
And school taxes that are behind, the house is still caught in probate court and i cannot make a payment plan since it isnt in my name, and i cannot afford to pay it all upfront. How do i stop the house from going into foreclosure?

answered on Dec 11, 2024
The first answer is right. When you say that you are bogged down in probate court, your lawyer does not know what he/she is doing. You must get temporary or preliminary letters ASAP, which will be granted with this issue.
my wife's estranged father died earlier this year (possibly June) in nyc. she is the only child and it is believed he lived in the coop her mother owned and is now deseased as well. if that is the case, would like to know if she has a right to that property.

answered on Dec 2, 2024
The easiest way to start this is to call the management company of the co-op and see who is listed as the owner and if anyone has approached them on behalf of an estate.
Wife was POA as named by husband
Wife was Guardian of husband’s person & property

answered on Nov 20, 2024
It depends on the terms of the guardianship order. Typically existing POAs are vacated in the initial order, but not always.
He offered us $1000 in the beginning and we declined.now the sale of the home is pending and he still hasn’t resolved it he refuses to give us his real estate attorney’s info so we can let the buyers bank who paid for the survey that their is a dispute . We put in a small claims complaint to... View More

answered on Nov 6, 2024
You are not doing this right. Small claims cases are for money damages, and cannot resolve boundary disputes. The boundary is the boundary, and the buyer will take subject to the same issues. You need to bring a declaratory judgment action in Supreme Court to deal with a boundary dispute.
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

answered on Oct 27, 2024
I am not interested in suing Fidelity, but your mother should get the money released using your power of attorney. I would focus on that issue, and you may need a lawyer to prod the right people at Fidelity.
Far as I know he had no will. Life insurance policy had no beneficiary and bank accounts totaling 90,000 plus are currently frozen. Is my mother legally owed any of the money. Also there's another policy that has not been claimed. What happens if my mother is named a beneficiary?
We... View More

answered on Oct 27, 2024
I agree with the prior answer. However, you should apply to be administrator so you can control these issues. You (and your siblings if you have any) will inherit your mother's share whatever that may be.
Background: House located in NYC/Kings County
Characters: Mother (deceased), father, self, brother, half-brother
Backstory: House purchased in 1974, In fathers name only. he is breadwinner, mother is homemaker. Mortgage paid off 1987. In 1988, father add mothers name to deed. in... View More

answered on Oct 13, 2024
The father likely inherits as the surviving spouse but the language in the deed will govern it.
Hello, I received a request for documents about a machine I sold to a spa owner and all my communications with her via phone and text. I do not have any information as we have not communicated either via phone, email or text in some time. I do have the other requested documentation, I am nervous... View More

answered on Sep 27, 2024
It would depend on the form of the request. If it is just a letter, you can ignore it if you want. If it is a subpoena, you should find out more about what the case is about.
Need some insight here. I’m paying off a debt that has been with an attorneys office l. I’ve been making payments since 2023 on an agreed upon $500/month however I haven’t been consistent with paying that much but have been paying at least $100/ month. For context: debt was 15k I’ve knocked... View More

answered on Sep 14, 2024
Whatever deal you made is the deal you made. If you have no written deal, you are admittedly in default. If they have a judgment, they can garnish your pay. Not sure where you are in the process. Get a written agreement and stick to it. Keep track of your payments so you can prove it to a... View More

answered on Sep 13, 2024
Take pictures and call you insurance company. You should be covered if there was damage to the neighbor.
I've received paperwork to my home, but I'm not listed on any deed, I don't own property - I want to make sure I will not be held responsible for my grandmother's estate and the property she owned that is being foreclosed on due to a reverse mortgage.

answered on Jun 12, 2024
You are just being named to clear title. You have no personal liability, and if you do not care about the property, do nothing. You will get other papers as the case proceeds.
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