I purchased a home 12/07 with my boyfriend as tenants in common. If he walks away,how can I legally make him pay his half ?

This is a very difficult position for you. The lender does not care who pays the mortgage. Both you and the boyfriend are liable on the...

Are there any legal issues arising from the typed agreement received?

This sale should be done as an "asset sale" as opposed to the sale of the business entity (the LLC). This would keep your brother from being...

Am I liable as ex-employee?

You should definitely speak to the company that you worked for. Hopefully it is still in business. It would be in their best interests to defend...

My husband and I had an attorney write up a will for us- where would I find a copy of the will if the attorney has moved?

Although there are provisions for having the Surrogate Court of a particular NY County to file a will prior to the death of the testator, it is a...

I need to get the land in my name that was left in the estate clearly to me. I am also the executrix of the estate. How and Whom

You say that the will has been "in probate now for 9 months too long...". That seems like a long time for a will that is simple and clear. Are...

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I have an opportunity to buy a pizzeria for the debt of the business. Would I be liable for back taxes or personal debt?

The other lawyers are giving you sage advise. Even though you are getting the Pizza Parlor for the assumption of debt and little or no cash, or it...

Is it a taxable event to transfer title to real property in NY from an individual to an LLC for zero money?

There is no transfer tax due provided the transfer is a "mere change of identity". That is, all of the parties who own the property individually...

My mother passed away and the house is still in her name.

You should have your mother's estate probated (if she left a will) or administered (if she didn't leave a will). Then the sisters could give the...

Can I invest on real estate in the State of Maine and Obtain a green card ?

You should consult with an immigration attorney.

How do I change the title on a multi party deed to a home with no mortgage or liens located in Brooklyn, NY?

The first thing to do is to examine the deed to determine how your mother owned the property with her siblings. If she owned it as "joint tenants"...