Questions Answered by Michael David Siegel
Q: If I file a NY or FL suit to get escrowed funds after seller files a FL suit for same reason, will my suit be dismissed?
You must sue in FL. As a suit is already there, you need to answer and counterclaim in the suit that exists.
Q: In New York if someone has already filed a petition to be administrator of estate, can you file also?
Yes. But given the posture of the case, you must object to his and file a cross petition. Having done dozens of these, the court will look to have you serve together unless there is a very, very good argument not to do that.
Q: if a will was recorded & the beneficiaries signed and agreed do you need a lawyer anymore to disperses funds
I do not know what "recorded" means. If the executor has letters testamentary, and the funds are collected in an estate account, the funds may be disbursed. However, there are releases usually signed, and a right way to do this for which a lawyer might charge a small fee.
Q: ex husband filed chapter 7. we still have a couple of joint account. should i file now or wait till his is done
Does not really matter. However, the bankruptcy can screw up the short sale.
Q: Raising all defenses?
Unless you are her guardian or have her authority, no bank will talk to you. It violates her privacy.
Q: After the lease ends how many days does the Security Deposit need to be returned to tenant legally?
Whatever the lease says, or reasonable time. Bring a small claims case to get it back.
Q: Copyright reg: does 'authorship on appl' for 'entire work' protect music and vocals in a motion picture live recording?
Answered on Jun 27, 2017
You need to copyright the individual songs. What you did covers the video, but not the songs re-done on an album.
Q: can i be sued personally by an attorney that was used for our business?
It depends on your retainer. However, this is your defense, so you should assert it.
Q: Q1.If the mortgagor dies in 2009, and the mtg contract is due, but the lender does nothing. Is that deemed accelerated?
Answered on Jun 22, 2017
It is accelerated when the lender deems it to be. The death of the borrower is no issue. Payment is due when it is due.
Q: See below
If you have a contract, you can file a case and place a lien on the property so they cannot close with anyone but you. Expensive, but might be worth it.
Q: Can I start an online buisness and sell fidgets(which are toys) before registering to anything just to test the market
Answered on Jun 21, 2017
Q: I hired a contractor to remodel a basement apartment. He left my home in a dangerous shambles, can I sue?
Answered on Jun 21, 2017
Yes you can sue. As it is an NYC issue, you can also file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs. There is a form online for contractor complaints.
Q: MY legal residence is my fathers home, the executrix changed the locks while I was at school and now can't return home?
Are you in GA now or NY. If NY, you can call the police. If you can prove you live there, it is an illegal lockout, and you cannot be locked out without a court order. As personal items are not titled, you are going to have to come here to stop anything, as the executor will claim all contents are estate's.
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