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I recently feel on a wet spill in Walmart as I was stepping off an escalator. It happened while on the clock.
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Answered on November 30, 2012
I would retain counsel immediately and have them send an attorney's letter to the store putting it on notice of the accident and that it preserve...
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My husband passed away without a will, he has 2 children one of which is a minor, everything was solely in his name.
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Answered on November 29, 2012
The estate passes pursuant to NY's intestacy statute which states first 50K to you as spouse and the balance of the estate 50/50 between you and...
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Can two daughters (beneficiaries) be named as co-executrixes of my `Last Will and Testement' when I establish the document.
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Answered on November 25, 2012
Yes
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What is the time frame in NY to submit a claim for a slip and fall?
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Answered on November 23, 2012
The statute of limitations for a negligence action in New York is three ( 3) years. If she had a seizure which caused the fall, you may want to...
Do beneficiaries on savings account supercede people named on a will to receive properties left by the deceased?
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Answered on November 23, 2012
The bank accounts pass directly to the two named beneficiaries by "operation of law". They are not "probatable" assets and thus are not controlled...
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Mother died intestate. House sold. Who gets paid first?
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Answered on November 22, 2012
Yes, yes and yes !
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Why can't I file a petition for letters of admin myself? I don't have the money up front just the filing fee
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Answered on November 21, 2012
You can! Head over to the Surrogate's Court and speak with the Administration department. You can probably do a small estate where there is less...
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How long can this process take and is there anything I can do to speed it up? Is there anything else I can do to get my money?
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Answered on November 20, 2012
Assume that your attorney only notifed medicare as the case was being settled. This happens a lot especially in cases like yours where no fault...
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My friend owns a 1/3 share of his deased father's Florida house with his two siblings owning the other 2/3.
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Answered on November 17, 2012
it depends on whether your friend owns his share "jointly" with his siblings or as "tenant in common" Florida law controls here. You need to...
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How can insurance fin out about past driving records for a personal injury lawsuit?
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Answered on November 12, 2012
You indicate that you have filed suit already. In that case, you really need to be advised by your current attorney. You are on a number of...
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