You do not need a lawyer for this, but it is a hard process.

The contract governs your deal. Whatever it says about the property governs.

Because the money did not add up to pay off the arrears, or your surplus of income was higher to pay it faster. The question is why were you in Chapter 13 in the first place, and whether you should re-file, or do a modification in state court.

You will need to get Voluntary Letters of Administration to collect this asset, unless there is more to the estate. The funeral must be paid by someone, who will get reimbursed by the administrator.

Whatever the document says governs. A prepayment penalty is not illegal. A Federally insured residential mortgage cannot have one, but it is not illegal.

Anyone can sue anyone if they pay the fee. Thus, the question is do you have a defense. It depends on what the form says. Assuming it is a true general release form, you should have a complete defense.

It sounds like you are confused. To freeze an account there must be a judgment. The judgment lasts for 20 years in NY. The statute of limitations refers to the time to bring the initial case to get the judgment. To vacate a judgment you need to make a motion in the court that entered it. These... View More

You have a defense to the claim, and you can bring the laser provider into the case. This is not a case where you get extra money for personal injury, etc., so we are just focusing on the $10,500 payment.

Brothers contract is not valid. Whether only your signature is required depends upon the terms of the will and how the property was titled. If the property was left to the three of you, a sale requires all three signatures.

The release is not unusual. If you have no claims other than the one being paid, there is no downside to signing it. Depending on the amounts we are talking about, it may not be worth moving to compel payment without a release.

both sides.

The Office of the Public Administrator. As there is nothing in it for you, no reason to get involved.

You need a Maine lawyer. If it goes back that many generations, the title issues might make this an impossible mess.

yes and no. YEs, but you can file an affidavit explaining the delay after a certain point. These are almost always sufficient to make deadlines unlimited.

I am unclear on the procedural history. Why was there a mediation. That implies there is a case in a court. Your options turn on where you are in court.

You must probate the will, and then transfer the house from the estate to you. The fee will depend upon the value of the house and other assets.

You likely have a judgment and a levy on your account. Call your bank.

The standard is 10 days, but the form of your notice must be very clear.

It depends on whether you are on the deed or mortgage. I am unclear of the "format" of your agreement.

The beneficiary would have to file a claim first, and then compel payment of it.