Paul Stephen Johnson's Answers (710)

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My aunt died with a will but all the named recipients are deceased.

Paul's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

New York does have an antilapse statute which provides that, if a sibling of the testator predeceases the testator, the bequest is vested in the...

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I have a judement against me with marshal order of execution, I dont owe anything

Paul's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

If this is not your debt, you need to dispute its inclusion on the credit report. At the end of the report the agencies give instructions about...

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How do I recover $50,000 paid to individual who had already lost property in foreclosure prior to signing lease?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

You will have to sue for fraud. You should consult an attorney. Hopefully the individual is not insolvent.

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I'm CA resident and executor of Will created in CA. Mom passed in NY. Can CA issue LOT to my Moms Bank in NY

Paul's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

If there is a restriction printed on your letters, i.e., the restriction is to collect up to $50000 and the bank account exceeds that amount, then...

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The risk of doing a Loan Motification.

Paul's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

Can the loan be modified through the bankruptcy process? Some courts have mediation programs whereby the parties can request such modification. ...

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NYS- What happens to the home equity loan when your first mortgage is foreclosed on?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 26, 2010

You can walk away, but the obligations do not disappear. You would remain liable for any deficiencies in the mortgage loans after the foreclosure...

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Alternative to debt for an out of status alien?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 26, 2010

These are very severe problems you are describing and I would advise your sister to speak to an attorney with experience in foreclosure. ...

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My mother died 02/08/00 without an estate.

Paul's answer | Answered on October 26, 2010

I am not admitted in Illinois, but I would suggest that due to the lapse of time the debt may be unenforceable, depending upon its nature. You may...

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Mom taken off life support. Her boyfriend of 12 yrs. has med. power of attorney only. Can he keep her estate like he says? Help

Paul's answer | Answered on October 26, 2010

Apparently you have had experience before with this man and your father's estate. It would be proactive to consult with an attorney now and be...

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Who has the legal right to my husbands belongings ?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 26, 2010

If the belongings are, in fact, his, they belong to him and he may do what he pleases with them. If they belong to both of you, then you may have...

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