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Hi, I am recently purchase a property from sheriff sale and the former owner still live inside the property.

William's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

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Can I stake a claim for adverse possession for a strip of land bordering my neighbors property.

William's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

You may be able to do so, but it requires a legal procedure that is best handled by an attorney who has experience with adverse possession claims. ...

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Any one allowed to look through Windows from second story roof

William's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

I agree with Mr. Popovich. Your question is more about criminal behavior or invasion of privacy than land use, so I changed the practice area so...

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I am based in nj. I would like to buy real estate from a sheriff sale. I am looking for help in learning from an attorney ?.

William's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

I agree with the other commenter. You can use Avvo to find an attorney who can help you. We are not supposed to use the Q&A section of Avvo to...

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Is code 2640 only in California I live in NJ

William's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

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What is a ballpark figure for how much a contractor looking to incorporate can expect to spend on a tax attorney?

William's answer | Answered on October 14, 2016

I will take a different tack than the two other commenters. I feel it is not ethical to provide fee estimates on this public forum. I agree with...

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My husband is on the mortgage (not the deed) to a property that he bought with his ex-girlfriend. Can she sue us?

William's answer | Answered on October 13, 2016

Your husband's liability as a signatory to the mortgage loan is to the lender, not to his co-borrower. Absent a written agreement under which your...

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Can I seek legal action against the sellers of the house I just bought if they misrepresented the status of appliances?

William's answer | Answered on October 13, 2016

Once real property is sold, the only recourse you have against the sellers is (a) that which is stated in the contract of sale expressly as...

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How do I go about evicting owner occupied multi family property?

William's answer | Answered on October 13, 2016

I agree with the comments of my colleague. However, I would first send a notice to the owner, certified mail and regular mail, informing the owner...

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Is there any reason to have one spouse named on the deed instead of both?

William's answer | Answered on October 12, 2016

I am not sure why you were given that advice. As far as federal and New Jersey estate taxes are concerned, there is a spousal exemption if you are...

William C. Mack's Answers (684)

Hi, I am recently purchase a property from sheriff sale and the former owner still live inside the property.

Can I stake a claim for adverse possession for a strip of land bordering my neighbors property.

Any one allowed to look through Windows from second story roof

I am based in nj. I would like to buy real estate from a sheriff sale. I am looking for help in learning from an attorney ?.

Is code 2640 only in California I live in NJ

What is a ballpark figure for how much a contractor looking to incorporate can expect to spend on a tax attorney?

My husband is on the mortgage (not the deed) to a property that he bought with his ex-girlfriend. Can she sue us?

Can I seek legal action against the sellers of the house I just bought if they misrepresented the status of appliances?

How do I go about evicting owner occupied multi family property?

Is there any reason to have one spouse named on the deed instead of both?