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My mother died and there is no signed Will. There is a draft of a Will which names her friends as executers as well as most mon
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Answered on September 28, 2012
In general, anyone in possession of a will (not an unexecuted copy, which is not a will, just a draft), is obligated to turn it over either to the...
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Is it legal for a bank to deny you refinancing if your property has a deed rider and what exactly does "deed rider" mean?
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Answered on September 25, 2012
Assuming that you have both excellent credit and steady income, and further assuming that you have enough equity in the house (i.e. you aren't...
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What is the final step in a probate proceeding in NYS?
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Answered on September 25, 2012
To be on the safe side, you really should contact a NY-licensed attorney practicing probate law. Probate is very state-specific, and quirky to...
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I was just offered a 16 hour a week position by a medical doctor in Mass and he wants me to sign a 10 page employment agreement.
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Answered on September 25, 2012
It is confusing, to say the least, because an injunction is typically used where money damages are insufficient to avoid the harm. The advice to...
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My mom passed away this year w no will. She owned a condo that is upside down by about $20,000.
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Answered on September 25, 2012
As noted by the other attorneys, you should consult with a probate attorney - if your mother lived in Florida, it should be a probate attorney...
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My current employer is being bought soon by another company. Do I have to file/sue before they are purchased?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
It sounds like your question will depend upon the terms of the option and any contract or agreement that limits it, and whether the terms in the...
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I AM TRYING TO COLLECT MONEY OWED TO ME FROM A BUSINESS NO LONGER ACTIVE.ACTUALLY THE LLC WAS DISSOLVED BY THE MA SOC .
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Answered on September 21, 2012
As noted, this is going to be very "fact-sensitive." It would be hard to answer without knowing a lot more specifics, including time lines,...
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Is a Non-Compete in Massachusetts enforceable under the following example:
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Depends. Unfortunately, it depends upon information that you really can't share on an open forum like this. You may wish to call around to see if...
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When does the trustee of an irrevocable trust, learn of it's terms and who the beneficiaries are? Is it through the will?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Atty. Snell's fine answer hits all the major points.
A couple of minor observations in addition. As far as "reading the will", it is something...
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Is an email a binding legal contract?
Is a verbal agreement a binding legal contract?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
As noted in another attorney's answer, one question will be whether the graduate adviser has the authority to waive the university's rules. That...