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I recently inherited an ira from my deceased father in the state of ny can his creditors take the ira from me
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Answered on March 06, 2010
Mr Sullivan is correct. In New York IRAs are exempt from creditors' claims as well and pass outside of the estate. The estate's creditors will...
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Can Newyork state take my federal refund for student loan
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Answered on March 05, 2010
Either the state or federal tax agencies may seize any refund due for back taxes or other debts owed. Likewise, if you owe New York State for...
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After heavy solicitation I joined a competitor for a growth position and then released - do I have any recourse?
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Answered on March 04, 2010
Unless they gave you a contract, they offered you an at-will position and you took it. No promises, no guarantees. End of story absent something...
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My house is going into foreclosure. Me and my husband are on the deed, he passed away.
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Answered on March 04, 2010
The bank can still foreclose on the mortgage or collect the note against the parties who signed the note. Even though your husband signed your...
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In New York, what is the time period a will can be contested , that is, from the time of death?
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Answered on March 04, 2010
I recently looked into this and found no firm rule such as a statute of limitations. A party with a potential objection to the probate of a will...
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Does a Totten Trust count as an estate for paying debts?
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Answered on March 03, 2010
No. A Totten trust passes outside the estate and becomes the beneficiaries property upon death of the account holder.
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I need to reschedule my hearing date, but i don't know how to do it, could you please help me.
thank you
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Answered on March 03, 2010
I don't know what type of case you have, what type of hearing is scheduled, what court you are in, or whether you are represented. Nevertheless,...
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If a contractor is incorporated and he deliberately used non-NYS building code and sub-par materials, can I sue him personally?
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Answered on March 03, 2010
You may have a claim against both the corporation and the individual. Typically, corporate directors and officers can only be held to account...
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The mortgage on our family home is in my deceased brothers name, we have not paid it .the bank is forclosing can we save it
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Answered on March 03, 2010
The foreclosure lawsuit against your brother must be stayed under state law, until an administrator is appointed. An administrator must be...
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Do I have to pay back wages?
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Answered on March 03, 2010
Since no one else is answering, in my professional opinion you have to repay the unearned overpayment back to your employer unless you have...