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I work for a dealership. They drew up a contract for me to go to school. I have not completed the certification and I would like to leave. I would like to know if I have to pay for the classes I have taken.
answered on Nov 3, 2022
Obviously, it is governed by its terms. For a few hundred dollars someone like me could look at it.
In June, 2022 I bought a new car. The bank wouldn’t approve me for a loan on my own so I had to have someone co-sign. My only option was my ex boyfriend. He co-signed for me but now he’s about to go through a divorce and is saying he’s going to put my car on the list of assets for his court... View More 
answered on Oct 31, 2022
You are not going to get his name off unless you fully refinance. It is also his car for purposes of the divorce. There is nothing you can do but keep paying. If you pay, you cannot lose the car.
In New York, can you have Transfer On Death Beneficiary designation in the LLC Operating Agreement to avoid Probate of LLC membership interest?
Please note that the LLC holds Real Estate and I understand that real estate Cannot be transferred on Death in New York and New York only allows... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2022
Absolutely the operating agreement can provide for transfer on death to a specific person, which would avoid probate of that interest.
to get belongings. I have POA but the police won't make him give the keys back. What should I do?
There is a large tree in the backyard of the property that has displaced my fence, and also caused damage to my backyard's foundation due to the roots growing through the ground. The property is also occupied by squatters and the bank may, or may not be attempting to evict. (I've reached... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2022
There might be liability for the bank. But, you can also sue and get a lien on the property. If you want the tree out, call 311 and see if the City will do it and put a repair lien on the property.
The decedent passed in 2010 with a single townhouse as an asset. The executor (50% bene.) spent only four months trying to sell it and later rented in until 2018 when it was sold for $205K. The beneficiary (50% bene.) turned 21 in July 2022 and has just been informed (3 months later) that his... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2022
Short answer is no. Without an accounting proceeding how do you know there was wrongdoing? The expense of the accounting is borne by the estate off the top, not your son's half. And, if there was wrongdoing, the executor can be surcharged a penalty for the wrongdoing. Asking for an... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2022
There is no tax. There is a fee, and the proper ACRIS forms need to be filed with the deed. It is simple, but cannot be wrong. I charge $800, including the $177 recording fee.
In 2002, my brother and I bought a house. A few years later, after getting married, my wife and I wanted to buy him out, take his name off the deed, and add her name to the deed. Through a lawyer, we filed (what I believed to be) the appropriate paperwork, but I am now realizing that he is still... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2022
Is your brother cooperative or not? Generally, quitclaim deeds should be avoided, but re-doing the deed is the best option, just with a better form. You need your brother to sign.
A medical group with doctors as owners (PC). I am a recent shareholder, upon asking to examine the books I was denied that, stating that only managing members are allowed to see the books. The company doesn’t make distributions so I wanted to know what happens to the profits. Is that legit? What... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2022
In New York, any shareholder can see the books, unless that right is restricted by agreement.
If a named executor is filing for probate ,can a named beneficiary compel production of the will
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Yes. There is a petition to do just that. Not a form per se, but a form.
I have provided all necessary proof of kinship as the only sibling and there is nobody else to contest that I am the sole heir. I have no living relatives. However, I am being asked to prove that my sister never married or had children - which she did not. Will a professional genealogist report... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2022
You need a better lawyer. This is accomplished with an affidavit of heirship and does not require a genealogical search. Anyone who does this area of the law should know this.
I had made an offer on the house and was told by My realtor that it was between me and one other if I waived the home inspection I would get the house, I asked about the roof and the realtor said that the seller said it looked good when they looked at it so now 8 months later I need a complete... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2022
Nothing. NY sales are "as is" unless you modified the contract both to account for conditions and for the representation to survive closing. Never waive an inspection.
This was a craft fair open to the public. I haven't paid yet as she stated as long as I paid within two weeks of the event which hasn't passed yet. I've already collected vendor fees, did paid advertisement and put in the work to organize everything. If I cancel, I will have to... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2022
I do not know what "booked" means to you. If you have a written contract, you can enforce it. If you have a promise on the phone, then you have nothing.
I got a letter asking me to sign and have notarized a “Receipt, Release and Waiver” saying I received distribution from my mom’s estate. If I’m reading the legalese correctly, it also releases the executor from any liability. The letter instructs me to send this to the lawyer’s office to... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2022
It is standard. When you return it, say it is in escrow pending transmittal of the funds.
My elderly father signed a contract that had no closing date. His lawyer did not tell him either. He signed the contract then instructed the lawyer to NOT send it to the buyer yet. He did so both verbally and through text. Is there any legal recourse? Is the contract valid if the lawyer went... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2022
Based on your post, the remedy appears to be against the lawyer for sure, however, the contract may be void entirely, depending on the content of the messages and how it was sent.
We have no clue as to where the former spouse is. I'm whom she attempted to leave as executor.
answered on Sep 20, 2022
There are ways to find anyone. You are going to have to find them, or a last known address.
My brother is a friend of the CFP but has no legal authority for my estate - living trust. The CFP is in Georgia. I think he breached client confindentiality at the very least and likely violated a code of ethics. What recourse do I have? Is there a Board where I can lodge a complaint? Thank... View More
I know minority owners can but I don't know if majority ones can.
answered on Sep 16, 2022
Yes, if the bylaws say that a majority is insufficient to authorize suit.
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