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A university is asking me to pay it and the deadline is passed.
answered on Apr 4, 2023
If it is a student loan from NYS, a judgment will be recorded. If it is something else, the NY attorney general is counsel to all State universities and they will sue you.
My late parents had assets in an irrevocable grantor trust. The beneficiaries are all in agreement, and wish to disolve the trust. How does one go about doing that? the trust holds some funds, a residential house, and a small interest in a commercial property. Thank you.
answered on Apr 4, 2023
It depends on the terms of the trust itself, but generally, there are forms to be created and signed by all interested parties (trustees, beneficiaries). It may require a Supreme Court order.
A father bought a house. Signed a portion of the deed over to two children causing 3 people to be on the deed but dad was sole borrower in mortgage . Dad gets sick … kids removed him from deed without his knowledge but he is sole borrower on mortgage. Will bank holding mortgage have an issue... View More 
answered on Apr 3, 2023
While it is clearly a default to change owners, the mortgage company will not care as long as it gets paid. Also, it is impossible to remove someone from a deed without their knowledge. The only way to be removed from title is to sign a deed, which is an acknowledged document.
My backyard and home is directly next to the alleyway. They have been running the generator since October 2022, its loud and annoying and is usually on for 7-8 hours daily. The odd thing is, the store is usually closed but the generator is turned on daily. I have lived in my home for nearly 30... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2023
Call 311 in NYC. The Department of Buildings can issue a violation.
In 9/2022, my son had root canal therapy. He was covered by two insurances at the time so I had a small deductible which I paid at the counter with my credit card.
Months later I received 1st invoice from the endodontist for $1,007, stating our second insurance denied the claim. I... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
Initiate a chargeback with your bank. Make sure you do it within the required time.
My parents purchased a multi family property with my aunt years ago as tenants in common. My parents created a life estate with me for their portion of ownership and my aunt created a separate life estate with her children for her portion of the home. My parents passed away so I acquired their... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2023
Yes, it is shared. But, you need to bring a partition action in Supreme Court if you want something to happen here.
Hello,
My father died in early January of this year. He held a Life Estate on his home and my sister is listed as the remainderman on the deed. We filed the death certificate with the Town of Riverhead.
My father owes a large sum of money to the rehab nursing center he was in when... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2023
Once the life tenant dies, the property passes by operation of law to the stated remainderman. Thus, the property is not in your father's estate. The issue is who is responsible for the bill. Usually, someone would sign the admission agreement. If it is you or your sister, they will come... View More
I purchase a house fresh out of college. It is deeded to me; my boyfriend co signed on the loan. We broke up and I asked him to move out. For 2 + year, he contributed $200.00 to monthly expenses, while I paid the taxes, furniture etc. He now wants 50,000 from me. AM I wrong given the house is... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2023
Based on your post he would not have an interest in the house, and not have a claim for $50,000. He would need to show the money he paid was a loan to you, and not a gift, or rent. The burden is on him.
I received in the mail today and income execution for my paycheck for a debt from 2014. I have never received anything from this debt. No PaperWorks no phone calls. Also it was for a vehicle that I had $3000 balance on but was totaled out and the insurance paid when my car got stolen. Also, this... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
Judgments are good for 20 years. Your only option is to try to vacate the judgment, which requires a motion. Cost and likelihood of success depend on which court issued the judgment.
The beneficiary has been bilked by online scammers more than once for upwards of $30,000.
answered on Mar 17, 2023
No. However, if the person is willing to cooperate, they can put the money in a trust that is scammer proof. If they are not cooperative, they are an adult, and you cannot control them over the wishes of the decedent.
The third has verbally agreed but has not signed letter naming the successor trustee.
answered on Mar 16, 2023
There are forms for all of this. Not an unusual situation. If someone is not willing to sign the form, a citation must be issued upon a petition.
I paid the artist for my caricature, and (because I have a sense of humor) I later decided to use it in my online marketing materials. Do I need his permission? And since he signed the work, must I include his signature when using the work?
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Based on your post, you own the work and do not owe any royalty.
I have a 6 month trial commercial lease. Started Dec1, 2022. With a three month guarantee and there after month to month basis. After June 2023, it would renew if no notice was given within 30 days from tenant to be a year lease. I would like to leave at the end of March 2023 today I would like to... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2023
The terms seem a little unusual, but whatever you agreed will govern. If the lease is month to month, no notice is required as a matter of law. Just do not pay April, and leave by March 31. However, if your document requires something different, that will govern.
I had an S corp in queens NY and there was a judgement against the company from the dept of labor for unemployment insurance during years the company was not in operation. The judgement is in the sum of $3700, can they come after me personally? Also there is another judgement against the company i... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2023
You definitely have personal liability for both judgments if they pursue you. I am not sure if the judgment is in your name or not. If not, there would need to be a new suit to make you responsible, but you would lose the suit.
He says he needs “formal notice” - ME won’t release body without proof I’m executor (ie, the Will) so I cannot get a death cert or anything. I’m stuck as I need the Will to get the death cert, make arrangements, get access to apt., etc.. Can the lawyer be made to release the Will to me??... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2023
It is weird. But, the workaround is to file for limited preliminary letters of administration, with a request for relief to get the other documents. Or, the lawyer can just file the will with the court directly, and you can get a copy.
My mom took out a loan without my dads consent m. They are both deceased and we are liable
answered on Feb 25, 2023
You are only liable if you want to keep the house. You are not personally liable.
Can I take legal action?
answered on Feb 14, 2023
It depends on your written agreement. If none there's probably no case.
Assume a consulting agency is providing consultants to a client in order to complete a project. Due to the nature and duration of the project, the client wants to use the consultants/independent contractors to temporarily augment their staff. This may require, depending on the role the consultant... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2023
A corporate resolution authorizing signature on whatever needs to be signed.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
While you can file a criminal complaint against the scammer, as to you and the bank, you will owe this money.
I tried reach out but he does not pick up my calls. He has scammed other people including my brother which he still owes money to as well.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
A ponzi scheme is a crime. You must make a complaint to the DA.
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