Assuming the contract is construed under the laws of New York (unclear from your question and this is with a foreign entity), whatever the other party (the publisher) is telling you about the contract is mostly irrelevant. What matters are the terms of the contract not how the other side is... View More

You made the right decision by consulting with an attorney; this forum would not be a substitute for that type of in-depth consultation. If you are not confident in the advice you were given, you could reach out to another attorney for a second opinion. Unless you have precisely the same financial... View More

If you’re not part of the transaction I’m unclear how or why you are involved. I understand you may be trying to help someone else, but you may not be apprised of all of the facts in a deal you are not a part of, and in any event I’m not sure what basis you would have to put a cloud on title.... View More

You didn’t ask a question but assuming you are asking if you can back out of the contract, the answer is that it depends.

Assuming you have an attorney to represent you in the transaction, that’s where your question should be directed. If you do not have one, I would assume the buyer... View More

There are too many variables for a situation like yours to give you a definitive (and fair) response to your question. But because you raise important points, especially related to how the law in New York has changed regarding statutes of limitation, I highly recommend you speak to a qualified... View More

You cannot bring charges as a private citizen, although you can report a crime to a district attorney among other authorities (e.g. the disciplinary committee). The DA's office files criminal charges on behalf of the people of the state. You will also want to ensure that you have properly... View More

The statute of limitations runs from when a cause of action accrues to when a complaint upon that cause of action may be commenced. If they have a judgment, your right to raise that as a defense now is likely waived.

You may want to speak to an attorney about the implications of the... View More

You may share in whatever interest your mother has if she conveys it (all or a share) to you, but she cannot convey more than she has; so her life tenancy would not extend beyond her lifetime. Upon her death your brother’s heirs or those named in his will if he had one (whether that includes you... View More

If there was an agreement to pay the funds back, you can sue to recover…the questions are (1) can you prove the debt (especially if the agreement was oral rather than written); (2) how much time and cost will you incur to being an action; and (3) is there a means to collect on a judgment.

You've only used the term"borrower," which is distinct from any ownership interest in property, but because you refer to being on a mortgage, I would assume you both have an ownership interest. In that respect, it is possible for one co-owner of a piece of property to seek to... View More

It would be helpful to clarify your terminology. First, I’m not clear what you mean by your daughter is a power of attorney? Who does she hold this power for? If she holds the deed and you hold the mortgage, I’m not clear what the relevance of the POA is.

Second, when you say you... View More

Bankruptcy schedules and forms can typically be amended, but there are a number of factors such as where the case is procedural that would be relevant to an informed decision on how to proceed. This forum is not an ideal place to provide you with adequate legal advice as to your pending case; I... View More

The cost of a lease is comprised of the vehicle’s depreciation during the term plus a money factor, which is essentially interest (not to mention other fees and taxes). Generally you would be responsible for the term of the lease over the term, but could also be responsible for damage more than... View More

It does not appear you have any interest to sell. Your mother indicating she wants to do something in the future, even if committed to a binding will, does not give you any legal or equitable right to the property.

There are certain things you could do during her lifetime, such as... View More

This is a Q&A forum, and you did not ask a specific question. However, you can use this site to search for an attorney with mortgage experience; many will offer a free consultation to evaluate your case. Best of luck.

Depending on many variables, there may be a solution, but you need to discuss this with your attorney. He or she is in the best position to understand your case. Stay in close contact with them.

It depends on a number of variables. I would highly recommend you not sign such an important document without speaking to an attorney.

You’re in luck, the world is full of them. You can do a Google search or contact your local bar association.

You did not ask a question, but assuming you are asking what your next step should be, you should call the trustee’s office immediately and explain the situation. Assuming it was the first 341 it was likely rescheduled, but the trustee’s office will let you know. It is a good idea to follow up... View More

The decision to file a bankruptcy is complex and cannot ultimately be answered on a forum like this one. Most bankruptcy attorneys will offer a free consultation to evaluate your options, which I would recommend you do as soon as possible.