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she is deceased now but theystole over 200,000, from her and vanished,and I just discovered this,going through her papers.
answered on Jan 11, 2018
1. Call the police/DA's office. 2. The mother-in law's heirs may be able to pursue a financial Elder Abuse claim against the financial advisor and his employer. 3. Depending on the type of financial adviser, there may be state/federal licensing agencies to whom a complaint can be... View More 
What can a person do
answered on Dec 28, 2017
without all the facts it is hard to analyze.
this kicks in when you are interfering with someone else's business relationship.....ie they are trying to sell, enter into contract etc and you are causing them to lose their deal etc
I would like to set up a Marketing Service Agreement (MSA) to give part of my commission to a charitable organization in my area to buyers and sellers that engage the promotion. I want to advertise on the organizations website and newsletter with the offer. My company says this is an illegal... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2017
Your commission is yours after you receive it, and not before. It has nothing to do with the company or any "referral" fee. Are you trying to divert or delay income to avoid this years alternative minimum tax?
You don't really need a real estate lawyer. You need a lawyer... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Generally speaking, extrinsic fraud exists where one obtains a judgment in court by producing some kind of false or fraudulent evidence which could not have been discovered by the adverse party at the time it was presented, and was only discovered afterward.
Let us say Sept 3 - the due date is a Sunday. Is a consumer protected from any ‘late fees’ if paid amount due is paid the following open day? Monday?
answered on Nov 6, 2017
You need to look at the terms of the contract you entered with the creditor. Generally speaking, if the due date is a day the business is closed, it is generally accepted practice to give a grace period until the next business day. I have not researched the Civil Code on this issue recently, but... View More
if documented proof of fraud and violations of CAL BRE regulations, ca.BPC, just to name a few are documented and verified. I lost my home and this has seriously hurt my family. WHAT CAN I DO ?
answered on Sep 26, 2017
Sorry to hear you have gone through this situation. YOu should retain a real estate/business lawyer to file a claim.
Depending on the damages and the strength of your evidence, yes, attorneys may be willing to take this type of case on a contingency.
A full consultation would be... View More
I recently financed rims and services through a store. The store told me the rims wont fit my car so they cancelled the order. I asked them to cancel the rims and services completely, being that the rims I wanted would not work on my vehicle. I wanted to get a refund to pay the loan off completely... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2017
You'd have to have an attorney review the finance agreement for cancellation requirements. If there is no written agreement, then you can probably go straight to Small Claims court for breach of sales agreement. This is not a "return" situation since you are not in possession of... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2017
It depends on the contractual language between the parties. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
You can check the legislative history of any statute at your local law library or via online records of the CA legislature re: this particular statute. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You... View More
They said they filed with warrent what does that mean?
answered on Jun 16, 2017
After you are released O.R., then you still have to go back to court. If you miss that court date, then a warrant will be issued. If this is not what happened, there are other possibilities, such as a court clerical error, or a notice to appear with a different date but you never received the... View More
Once BRE files accusation, can i use this against broker in civil court?
answered on Jun 1, 2017
That might serve as some evidence. Have you already filed the civil case? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
answered on May 3, 2017
What kind of broker? What are the fees for? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
I bought a home when I was on Active Duty and agent failed to disclose mold. He hid home inspection report from me and sent it as his own disclosure. We have proof he did agent disclosure the same day as home inspection and admit to discussing all issues with home inspector. Broker confirmed the... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2017
Have a lawyer review the related disclosures, contracts, and communications to determine whether fraud occurred here or whether you were responsible to conduct such due diligence investigations of the house via paid professionals. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of... View More
Investment broker recommends an investment that turns out to be a fraudulent scheme and broker knew or should have known the project was a scam.
answered on Feb 12, 2017
You may be able to sue for negligence, if not fraud (since you say the broker "knew"). More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2016
More information is needed here about this situation. Much depends on the contract you signed and the facts of the case. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it... View More
Other than disciplinary actions against real estate brokers or sales people, or arbitrated settlements for failure to disclose issues which had weight in decision to buy, other than just rescission of purchase contract? Say, still want to own the property, just what are the possible monetary... View More
answered on May 2, 2016
The buyer would have to prove up monetary damages of either the costs to repair or the diminution in value of the property. However, if the buyer had knowledge of the material facts, or should have known, then the buyer won't be entitled to recovery.
First time home buyer, and less than two weeks away from closing. We put down 3.5%, and have excellent credit. We feel that the rates are low enough and want to lock, but the broker and lender want to make more money off us. Does this sound right? We don't want to back out now, as lose the... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2016
Best thing to do is discuss this with your agent's broker and with the loan officer. This may be the only way to purchase the home, but it may also be a way to get more business out of you. Remember, that you don't have to buy the house if you still have a loan contingency on the purchase.
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