Questions answered by Lawrence M. Gordon

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Selling a car in an estate?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

The last will & testament sets forth the discretionary powers of the executor. More then likely he or she has the right & power to liquidate an...

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What happens if a sole-beneficiary of life insurance policy passed 7 days after (the 1st deceased) before check was issued?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

Notify the insurance company. Depending on the amount of the policy, whether or not your mother had a will, they will require copies of both death...

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Can I sell my three family house as three condominiums .

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

Please contact a real estate practitioner who is versed in condo conversions. That's it & that's that.

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My deceased father owned stock. It was never put in my mothers name. How do I get it put in my mothers name?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

I assume the will left the stock , among other things to your mother, if so, the will must be probated to obtain Letters Testamentary. Who is the...

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Do I have the right to sell property left at my store, that closed almost 1 yr ago?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

Don't you think it would be wise to correspond with the owner, or at least call him? The legal relationship you have with the owner is a bailment....

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Do I need an attorney for this situation?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

You have not given us enough & leave many questions to ask, including , but far from limited: is your son in special ed? Circumstances of...

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How do I get a home equity loan on a personal residence that was placed in to an irrevocable trust in 2006.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

If your personal guarantee would induce the bank to make the loan , all well & good. However, you don't own the house; the trustee does. Thus the...

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Went to expensive bobby flay resturant. Told waiter my 18 yr old son had a severe peanut allergy. They served food with nuts....

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

There are two parts to a negligence case: Liability & damages. It would appear from your fact pattern that you have both. Critical is an expert...

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What, if any, other certification is required if the trustee is appointed in an irrevocable family trust agreement?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

As the previous answer states, you will need a Federal Taxpayer I. D. , if one has not been previously procured. You really should consult with...

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I have 3 Payday loans from 2004, 2005 and 2006 that are unpaid to date. What is the Statutes of limitations in New York state

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 22, 2015

The collection agency is wrong...case closed.

Lawrence M. Gordon's Answers (299)

Selling a car in an estate?

What happens if a sole-beneficiary of life insurance policy passed 7 days after (the 1st deceased) before check was issued?

Can I sell my three family house as three condominiums .

My deceased father owned stock. It was never put in my mothers name. How do I get it put in my mothers name?

Do I have the right to sell property left at my store, that closed almost 1 yr ago?

Do I need an attorney for this situation?

How do I get a home equity loan on a personal residence that was placed in to an irrevocable trust in 2006.

Went to expensive bobby flay resturant. Told waiter my 18 yr old son had a severe peanut allergy. They served food with nuts....

What, if any, other certification is required if the trustee is appointed in an irrevocable family trust agreement?

I have 3 Payday loans from 2004, 2005 and 2006 that are unpaid to date. What is the Statutes of limitations in New York state