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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Collections and Consumer Law for New York on
Q: How can I dispute a collection agency or get a reduced price for a college tuition debt

I graduated two years ago from Lock Haven Pennsylvania but I was unable to pay the last semester of my tuition and it got send to an agency what can I do to get this amount reduced or completely cut, or how can I get the college to release my actual transcript

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Nov 19, 2024

You'd have to give them a really good reason why they should take a hit on the balance owed. Why should they cut you a break? That's the question you to which you must have an answer. Once the debt is paid, then you get your transcripts, but not before. That's the way things work in the world.

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Public Benefits for New York on
Q: I’m in a program that’s covered by my insurance, is it legal for them to charge me rent while insurance covers my stay

I’m in a drug rehabilitation center and my insurance is covering the costs of my stay and the facility I’m at has opened a benefits case for me for cash and food stamps. Once I was approved they started taking my food stamps and my cash assistance as rent even though they are being paid by my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for New York on
Q: How do I cash a check made out to my deceased parents names

10 years ago my dad transferred his home to me and he became the life estate. He passed away later that year. So the deed is in my name but the mortgage remained in his name and I continued to pay the mortgage. I advised the mortgage company of my parents deaths. I had to sign paperwork so I would... View More

Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 19, 2024

You might be able to use a small estate affidavit to claim the funds. This process is simpler than full probate and could allow you to deposit the check.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: hi Is a notarized signed and submitted Deed in lieu of foreclosure documents revocable by a plaintiff in New York
Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 19, 2024

There are limited circumstances under which a plaintiff (typically the borrower) might try to revoke or challenge the validity of a submitted Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (DIL). Generally, once the lender accepts and files the DIL, revocation is highly unlikely unless a valid legal basis exists.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New York on
Q: I have not received financial documents of a trust I am beneficiary of. How do I go to court to compel the trustee to

Send me those documents

Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 19, 2024

Generally, if you are a beneficiary of a trust, and the trustee has failed to provide financial documents, you can petition the court to compel the trustee to provide an accounting.

0 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Will I go to jail for taking my parent’s card without permission?

I’m 19 and I took my dad’s card today without permission today and took out $200 so I can put it in my card since I was running out. My mom find out about it and was yelling at me really badly when I was in school. She threaten to call the police and told me to die. My mom is really, really... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft for New York on
Q: Will I go to jail if I used my dad’s card without permission?

I’m 19 and I took my dad’s card today without permission today and took out $200 so I can put it in my card since I was running out. My mom find out about it and was yelling at me really badly when I was in school. She threaten to call the police and told me to die. My mom is really, really... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: my managment building is retaliating agianst me by raising my rent 51% because i had complained about huge rodents

and nys homes n renewal ask them to take care of it, they fought to become exempt, they were approved but now they raising my rent from 988 to 1500 , 1 yr lease please i need a lawyer to win this case fight for me and we get paid they been harassing me for yrs

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: Time frame of abandonment of personal property if a spouse moves back to their native country before the spouse passes

My mother married her partner whom is Norwegian. He moved back to Norway before 2020. My mother passed in March 2024 which left behind several things in his name.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: my dad is the trustee of an irrevocable trust, my sister forces him to make a will and he is not of sound mind (parkinso

He has parkinson's and dementia, been taking medication for hallucinations since 2014, my sister forces him and to go make a will under duress, and in her best interest!

Please help me, I don't know how to stop them, and they are doing many other illegal things!

Thanks

Vincent

Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 17, 2024

Hello Vincent:

If your father is no longer of sound mind and is being coerced, you may need to petition the court for guardianship over him. This would give you legal authority to make decisions on his behalf, preventing others from taking advantage of him.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Gov & Administrative Law for New York on
Q: Can probation hold my license hostage even tho I had a probation revoked, finishing my time in jail

Probation being revoked states the case goes back to original sentencing. Even if I was on probation the court would be the one to order my license being held. I've talked to 2 supervisors at probation and they are holding my license and will not show proof of why after years this is being... View More

Michael S Pollok
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answered on Nov 16, 2024

Your lawyer should write a letter to the judge and ask him/her to order probation to return your license. You may also be able to clear your license with the DMV and simply get a new license from them if your statutory revocation period has ended and you are no longer on probation supervision.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for New York on
Q: Is Sunday included as part of a "Friday through Sunday" parenting time schedule?

The schedule reads as follow:

Week 1 - Monday, Thursday, Friday through Sunday

Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Howard E. Knispel
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answered on Nov 16, 2024

The child(ren) would need to be returned to the custodial parent on Sunday. If there is no time indicated, then it would normally be a reasonable time based on age.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Hello! I’m in NY. Would there be potential for a charge if I splashed water at someone who is being homophobic to me?

Essentially just splashing water on someone who is being homophobic to me in public, verbally not physically.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New York on
Q: What can I do about my employer not paying me or providing answers about not paying me for a month?

the first paycheck got wrongfully deposited into a closed account due to ADP not updating the information for it even though i have proof that i updated it and the second was a check sent to my bosses house that i still have yet to see. i have contacted my 3 supervisors and the HR department with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: What is needed for emotional distress case

I worked for over 6 yrs without ever being promoted or receiving clear feedback on how to advance. Despite repeatedly reporting instances of being spoken to disrespectfully by coworkers, management dismissed my concerns, telling me to 'let it go.' Over time, the ongoing mistreatment... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

I worked for over 6 yrs without ever being promoted or receiving clear feedback on how to advance. PRIVATE EMPLOYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON HOW TO ADVANCE BUT THEY CANNOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF ONE OR MORE PROTECTED CLASSES TO WHICH AN EMPLOYEE BELONGS.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: Question about legal fees.

I Am the executor to my father’s estate. We are in the final phase and I need releases from the beneficiaries. I have received all but one. I and the other beneficiaries have tried numerous times to no avail. It will now go before the judge for judicial approval at much more cost in legal fees.... View More

Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 15, 2024

While you can certainly ask the judge to consider charging the extra expenses to the uncooperative beneficiary, the decision ultimately rests with the court. Your attorney may be able to present the strongest possible case for this request during the judicial approval process.

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