Questions answered by Michael S. Welch

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How long can I stay in the property I am renting when it's been sold?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 23, 2016

Most likely our agreement with the current landlord will continue. If you are a month to month tenant that should continue until the tenancy has...

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How do I contact a descedants family for holding unclaimed property?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

This is not a real estate question. Perhaps you will have better luck under general practice. I am not sure what you mean by "recovered in...

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At a final walkthrough I discovered moisture problems along an entire wall in the basement that were never visible prior to.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 20, 2016

A defect discovered during the walkthrough should have been resolved prior to closing. You will want to discuss this with a local attorney that...

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Trying to figure out what kind of lawyer I need

Michael's answer | Answered on September 20, 2016

I would want to review the written agreement. If you did not get a security interest in the property you will not be able to foreclose. You could...

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My question is posted below due to the leangth.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 19, 2016

Yes your wife would have a claim to the house. In the event of a divorce it will be equitably distributed.

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If you are an only child and both parents are deceased, did so without a will, does child become owner owner of home autom?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 19, 2016

You will need to be appointed administrator of the estate in order to transfer title. You will have to finish the paperwork you started. Most...

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NYS Crime Victims Compensation

Michael's answer | Answered on September 16, 2016

For this to be workers compensation the shooting would have to somehow be related to your work. If this was a work related incident you may be...

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My mother passed in 2012, my older sister was the executive if the estate, she sold the home I grew up in for just under 500k.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 15, 2016

If your mother had a will and if you were not disinherited you should have received your share. If your mother did not have a will you may have...

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Should my name be on the deed of the house?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 15, 2016

If I were in your situation I would have my name on the home. There is a modest expense associated with filing the new deed however the benefits...

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I'm on workers comp got hurt in May needed surgery my employer informed me I don't have a job anymore cause I exhausted my Fmla

Michael's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

In the absence of a employment contract prohibiting your termination it is legal. This does not necessarily mean that they will not hire you back...

Michael S. Welch's Answers (2711)

How long can I stay in the property I am renting when it's been sold?

How do I contact a descedants family for holding unclaimed property?

At a final walkthrough I discovered moisture problems along an entire wall in the basement that were never visible prior to.

Trying to figure out what kind of lawyer I need

My question is posted below due to the leangth.

If you are an only child and both parents are deceased, did so without a will, does child become owner owner of home autom?

NYS Crime Victims Compensation

My mother passed in 2012, my older sister was the executive if the estate, she sold the home I grew up in for just under 500k.

Should my name be on the deed of the house?

I'm on workers comp got hurt in May needed surgery my employer informed me I don't have a job anymore cause I exhausted my Fmla