Answered complaint and then got an RJI days later. Do we answer the RJI and to whom? Waiting for loan Mod decision.

An RJI is a "Request for Judicial Intervention." You do not answer an RJI. In a residential foreclosure, it must be filed at the time of filing...

My father just passed away without a will in the State of NY. We are hoping everything is left to Mom. Is that the case?

If your father passed away while married to your mother, then the intestacy rules would apply. Under those rules, your mother, provided she was...

Do I have a legal mortgage if I have found they signed my name and not me?

Generally speaking, a mortgage is effective if the person who owns the real property signs a mortgage which is then recorded against the real...

What is the best approach to handle Buyer's Broker Commission rebate from a buyer's perspective ?

That is a kickback, pure and simple. If the buyer's agent is being paid X by the Seller, and a portion of "X" is being paid back to the buyer,...

Do lawyers ( even highly rated ones on AVVO ) have a right to tell a potential client NO to representation?

Yes, and it happens all the time. No attorney is obligated to take on a particular client or case unless they have been retained or appear in the...

How can I discharge an old mortgage that is satisfied?

There are a number of ways this can be cleared. Speak to a real estate attorney and he or she can likely suggest a number of solutions that will...

Do i really only have 72 hours for eviction?

The 72 hour notice states your minimum time before the Sheriff will return. He can evict you anytime after that. I would not expect that you will...

About foreclosure settlement process.

During the foreclosure settlement conference part, the Court will not decide any pending motions, that is true. It is not necessarily stayed per...

If you buy a home (short sale or otherwise) that is occupied, the tenancies and their present status is usually one of the most critical issues to...

If i havent payed my mortgage on my home for 6yrs in nyc is their a statue of limitation where i dont have to pay

Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Mortgages are installment payments and each payment has its own statute of limitations. If the loan has...