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I own a business in NY and am buying a house with my wife. She has no credit issues. I want to protect my house.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

If there are no current or potential claims at this time, putting it in your wife's name protects the house from creditors, however, it doesn't...

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My baby died almost 2 years ago from sepsis when she was in the NICU, can we sue the hospital?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

You may have suit. You may not. You have to meet immediately with an attorney that handles malpractice actions.

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I wrote a 5000 check for a down payment on a used car the check was returned

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

Likely no big deal. You didn't take possession of the car, so they are out nothing, and there is nothing for the dealership to gain by seeking to...

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Do I need a lawyer

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

Notify the insurance carrier that you had on the vehicle at the time, and it is likely they will take care of it. If not, I recommend an...

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When filing a lawsuit, should I file against the Company or "Registered Agent"?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

You file against the company. You can serve a registered agent. Tell us your total out of pocket damages, and then someone might be able to...

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ADEA. I am 46 and was given a release to sign without any mention of ADEA and not given 21 days to consider the release.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

Age discrimination is extremely difficult to prove and you don't give enough facts to support such a claim. You should have been given more time...

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Is it illegal for someone to record someone else in there own home?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

It is not legal to eavesdrop or record a person unless you are a party to the conversation. Here, however, if the sound traveled into their...

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Mom died with no will and had a checking account with $40,000 in it. How do we access the money so we can pay her bills?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

The account with your daughter's name on it is now your daughters. She can if she wishes advance funeral expenses and unpaid bills from that...

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Please let me know if I have a case for libel. I have three versions of the events on the night I was fired:

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

Probably not. The letter to the post could form the basis for a suit, but you would need proof of what really happened.

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Landlord did not return deposit + evicted me with no notice

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

She didn't evict you. She asked you to leave, and you did. You didn't have to go. Your remedy lies in small claims court.

Jeffrey Bruce Gold's Answers (4822)

I own a business in NY and am buying a house with my wife. She has no credit issues. I want to protect my house.

My baby died almost 2 years ago from sepsis when she was in the NICU, can we sue the hospital?

I wrote a 5000 check for a down payment on a used car the check was returned

Do I need a lawyer

When filing a lawsuit, should I file against the Company or "Registered Agent"?

ADEA. I am 46 and was given a release to sign without any mention of ADEA and not given 21 days to consider the release.

Is it illegal for someone to record someone else in there own home?

Mom died with no will and had a checking account with $40,000 in it. How do we access the money so we can pay her bills?

Please let me know if I have a case for libel. I have three versions of the events on the night I was fired:

Landlord did not return deposit + evicted me with no notice