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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? I sold a property short sale in 2010. Order on Plaintiffs motion to dissolve liz pendent, dismiss complaint

Carol's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

This is all good for you. It is the legal mumbo-jumbo saying that the foreclosure proceeding is ended and the all the court proceedings are ended...

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Not divorced can I set up a trust to buy a house so that my so to be ex spouse does not have to sign for it or have any interest

Carol's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

It depends. If the money is yours (meaning from an inheritance, gift from a family member or friend, or a settlement) then you MAY be able to...

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How can I obtain an afirmation of my mortgage on my own, quickly and cheaply?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

Let me ask you a question - was your debt successfully discharged by order of the bankruptcy court?? If so, then you should be saying "thank you"...

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We just went for the reading of my mother's will, however, the lawyer NEVER read the will! Wasn't he supposed to???

Carol's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

I won't rehash what my colleagues have already pointed out, but if you sister is PR, she will be dealing with an attorney. There is no requirement...

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If i buy a house that has an unpaid judgement to the bank, is that judgement part of the home price or extra?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

If this is a quit claim or even a foreclosure sale and the bank's lien against the home is senior, then you may be responsible for paying the...

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If I am 42 years old and have substantial assets and have children,would a trust make sense for me?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

There are many ways that trusts can provide some degree of asset protection. Additionally, there are substantial benefits for your heirs that can...

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Does a revocable trust require filing and/or recording in a county court?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

To answer your questions in order presented; 1) no, it is not legal - you would be liable for charges for unlicensed practice of law, 2) if you...

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Inheritance question

Carol's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

Yes, so long as you keep the property as a separate asset, do not spend any marital funds on the property (marital funds being any funds you earned...

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Selling property in buffalo,NY closing did not happen on stipulated date now asking to clean attic which we were not aware of

Carol's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

Have no idea. Depends entirely on your contract and what was agreed upon. Repost this in NY, since NY law will apply here.

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Isnt a bank account part of awill and irevocable trust?

Carol's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

Please, talk to your own attorney about this matter. It is what you hired her/him for. As to bank accounts, if someone is co-owner of a bank...