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Should I sign a receipt and release? My father's wife is the executrix of his estate and her accounting seems incomplete.
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Answered on October 30, 2013
I strongly recommend that you speak with an attorney to review the informal accounting. You have no requirement to sign the receipt and release. ...
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What small claims damages am I entitled to if my (residential) landlord terminates the lease prematurely without valid cause?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
One important detail that you failed to note is what the lease said with regard to when the 1st months rent was due. Generally - 1st month is due...
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Do I put her on deed or what can we do to make sure she receives the 40% of equity.
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Answered on October 17, 2013
Have your mother convey her interest by deed to brother in law. If there is no equity in the house - there is nothing to protect. Speak to an...
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I have been given an eviction notice. At that time, I paid the past due plus overpaid into November. They took my money, gave me
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Answered on October 17, 2013
If you were properly served a summons and complaint you should have appeared at the designated court to argue the above. By failing to appear the...
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Can I evict a tenant who signed a lease that pre-payed last 4 months, but is refusing to pay the current rent due?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
Provided your rental agreement explicitly spells out what the amounts that she prepaid were to be used for - yes you can move for eviction. ...
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My ex wife used the child deduction credit for both my kids, decree says she cant.
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Answered on October 17, 2013
Have the attorney you used for the separation agreement contact her attorney and issue a demand. The IRS will honor whomever files first - so...
What does 'interpose a duly verified answer' option mean when notification of foreclosure for property taxes has been received?
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Answered on October 16, 2013
It means that you were served with a Summons and Complaint. You have a specific amount of time to submit a verified answer to the allegations...
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I am being sued in small claim courts out of malice and revenge, how do i protect myself?
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Answered on October 15, 2013
A small claim is not going to show up on any background check unless a judgment is issued against you and you fail to pay. Gather as much...
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Does a landlord HAVE to hire a liscenced electrician for new wiring for a new line for another motion detector light?
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Answered on October 15, 2013
If you were doing the work at your own expense - you should be able to hire anyone you choose who is qualified. If the LL wanted to restrict to a...
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Post-divorce, am I responsible for debts incurred by him (in his name ONLY) during a legal separation period prior to divorce?
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Answered on October 15, 2013
The divorce decree does not absolve you of responsibility for joint debts. IE - the debt collector can come after you even if the divorce decree...
