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Is it legally true that a spouse's right of election can only be claimed during his lifetime? That upon passing, claim dies too?
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Answered on September 07, 2013
The first problem you are likely to run into is that the right of election must be made within six months of the issuance of letters testamentary...
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How can I divorce my husband that lives overseas?
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Answered on September 07, 2013
As the others answering your question have said it is easiest to divorce an overseas spouse if he or she is in agreement with the divorce, The...
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What can I do if I feel my landlord is harrassing me with retaliatory eviction?
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Answered on September 07, 2013
A "retaliatory" eviction has a specific meaning under NY law and I do not see how your situation fits. The questions which you have not answered...
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I bought an apartment with my girlfriend. Because my credit was very bad, I could not be listed as one of the co-owners.
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Answered on September 06, 2013
The only kind of document you can get under the circumstances you describe is one in which your girlfriend agrees with you that you are a co-owner....
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My mother died about eight years ago. My father let it go into foreclosure, I want to save the property.
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Answered on September 01, 2013
Just as a point of clarification since you posted this question under probate as well as foreclosure, probate would not offer you a solution if...
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How can you find out who the beneficiary is on an account once the person dies
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Answered on August 21, 2013
You could ask the bank or financial institution, but they would very likely refuse to give you the information unless you have court issued ...
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How can I clear any liens on my home from my deceased husband?
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Answered on August 18, 2013
Normally, if the house was owned by you and your husband as tenants by the entirety the only liens which should be recorded against it would be...
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What is a man to do in a domestic violence situation and the woman is beating the man the man swings back in self defense
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Answered on August 18, 2013
You need to talk to a criminal defense attorney if you, as the man, want to claim self defense. Many if not all prosecutors and domestic violence...
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How do I make my ex husband responsible for half the bills that were created in our marriage ?
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Answered on August 18, 2013
As the others answering have pointed out, responsibility for joint debts including tax debts can be addressed in the divorce settlement. But, I...
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Should i have to pay more money for child support?
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Answered on August 17, 2013
From what you have written it seems that you and your ex-spouse have been operating on the basis of your own private agreements, which is fine. ...
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