Is there a time frame prior to a death that the parcel should of been transferred or sold to anyone?

You need a face to face consultation with an attorney of your choosing. You should be prepared to pay for a title search for the property, as that...

In retainer for an admin process in NY, is it usual for a lawyer to ask client to agree to arbitration if fee dispute arises?

I suspect your attorney has a provision in the engagement letter concerning fee dispute arbitration. There is an attorney fee dispute procedure...

How do I get an employer to answer an information subpoena?

You should hire an attorney to help make a motion to compel compliance with the subpoena.

Is a NY supreme court judgment automatically enforceable for 20 years, or does it have to be renewed in 10 yrs?

A money judgment is presumed satisfied after 20 years. A properly docketed and entered judgment is a lien against the debtor's realty in the county...

Can a pro se litigant be represented at a trial by another non-attorney pro se advocate?

No. You describe the unauthorized practice of law.

Can I pursue any legal action? Do I have any legal recourse?

Many hotel parking ramps/lots have a disclaimer stating that parking is at the vehicle owner's risk. If this hotel has a comparable sign, you might...

It's not clear what you mean by fraud. If it's hard feelings between buyer and seller after closing, it's likely not fraud, and trying to undo the...

Questions on practice under FDCPA

My colleagues already answered questions about FDCPA, so I will limit my comments to the attorney fees, only. If you purchased your realty subject...

So to whom do I go for the restraining order on my landlord's account?

If you know where the landlord banks, a lawyer could help you prepare an information subpoena with restraining notice and have it served upon the...

Where, how, do I get a payoff schedule for a wage garnishment?

Try contacting the Sheriff or Marshal to see if there is a payoff schedule. Be aware that pursuant to the income execution, there is more to pay...