I am refinancing my home to reduce my interest rate. Do I need a lawyer?

Maybe, maybe not. Theoretically, you should have an attorney on every transaction. Practically, a refinance is a transaction where people do not...

When a person dies without a will, or without the probating of the will, the rules of intestacy apply. Whether a child is from a first or second...

Can my landlord change the locks and kick me out if I'm only a month behind on my rent?

No. What you are describing is an unlawful eviction. You should contact an attorney who handles unlawful eviction / NY RPAPL 853 cases. If you...

My dads house is in foreclosure I need help

You or your father should contact an attorney and provide all of your papers to the attorney.

What will happen in court? I have a man claiming to be my landlord and over the last few months has been doing illegal things to

No one here can answer when you will be evicted because it entirely depends on the exact factual circumstances. You should consult with an...

It is a transfer of shares and assignment of the lease (to yourself and your son). You should speak to an attorney and your coop's managing agent.

WHO DO I CALL ABOUT EXCESS FUNDS NOT DISPERSED ON FORECLOSURE AUCTION FROM 10 YEARS AGO?

Basically, you need to pull the court file and review the Referee's Report of Sale to determine whether there was a surplus. If there was, the...

Filing Adverse possession based on possessing the property from 1996. Does the law prior to changing in 2008 applies?

That cannot be determined by any attorney giving general advice on Avvo. Adverse possession is a fact specific and intensive inquiry. There is...

Can I pre-answer move to dismiss via order to show cause or do I have to go through the standard motion procedure?

A pre-answer motion to dismiss is usually made by notice of motion. I do not know why you think an Order to Show Cause is less complicated than a...

Or, is it legal for the judge to tell me I've been served now (as of the traverse hearing)? Thanks for all of the help / advice

Personal jurisdiction does not work that way. The purpose of a traverse hearing is to determine whether the Court has acquired personal...