Questions answered by Paul H Begemann

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Is it worth going to court?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Your question does not really state what your damages are. Did you give him money and he did no work? Or are you unhappy with the quality and...

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If a person dies intestate without a spouse, with one child (deceased0 but one surviving grandchild, who has succession rights?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

I agree with Attorney Weatherby and would reiterate his advice to seek legal counsel if you are involved in this particular matter, to determine...

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I am a 1st time home buyer and am dealing with a dual agency and the seller is working with a relocation co. Do I need a lawyer?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

You definitely need an attorney to protect your interests. In CT seller and buyer each have an attorney and the buyer's attorney also usually...

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In ct, after the law date, before eviction, is there ANY way at all to re-open the case with a more specialized attorney?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 06, 2014

There is no way to answer that question without a thorough review of your particular situation, the pleadings in the matter, etc. You need to...

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If a will states to split equally is a bank account of the estate which is a joint acct. Eligible for the split?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 06, 2014

A typical joint account with two owners would be considered a non-probate asset and would become the sole property of the surviving owner outside...

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Want to sell house worth less than owe

Paul's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

The answers are good. You need to investigate a short sale. Consult a few local real estate agents experienced in handling short sales for...

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Expanded Title insurance on home

Paul's answer | Answered on July 03, 2014

Different title insurance companies have different names for the enhanced policies such as castle or homeowners or other such names. You may have...

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How do you begin to contest a will? What are the odds of success? What kind of evidence do we need to contest a will?

Paul's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

The short answer is this is really a situation you need to consult an attorney with experience in will contests who can analyze your particular...

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My great aunt died and her estate is valued over 1 million dollars. The attorneys fee is listed as one third of the estate

Paul's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

The fee is subject to probate court approval and seems extraordinarily large. The fee must have some relationship to the work done. An beneficiary...

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Can you lawfully promote a product under a fictitious name with out a dba

Paul's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

CT law requires that if you are doing business in CT under an assumed name that you have to file a dba. It is a simple one page form you file in...

Paul H Begemann's Answers (159)

Is it worth going to court?

If a person dies intestate without a spouse, with one child (deceased0 but one surviving grandchild, who has succession rights?

I am a 1st time home buyer and am dealing with a dual agency and the seller is working with a relocation co. Do I need a lawyer?

In ct, after the law date, before eviction, is there ANY way at all to re-open the case with a more specialized attorney?

If a will states to split equally is a bank account of the estate which is a joint acct. Eligible for the split?

Want to sell house worth less than owe

Expanded Title insurance on home

How do you begin to contest a will? What are the odds of success? What kind of evidence do we need to contest a will?

My great aunt died and her estate is valued over 1 million dollars. The attorneys fee is listed as one third of the estate

Can you lawfully promote a product under a fictitious name with out a dba