Questions answered by Jeff Tomberg

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Am I required,by law,to have a middle name?

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

i have no middle name... i tell everyone i came from a poor family that is why its just jeff... so poor in fact they couldnt afford to give me a...

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In the state of Florida, if a person passes away with no will, must the estate be distributed equally?

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

the probate code chapter 732 and 733 set forth the requirements for a will and disposition of property if one does NOT have a will. unfortunately...

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Is it better to file your quit claim deed transferring your property to a revocable living trust or hold it with your trust docs

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

you should get the advice of the lawyer who prepared your revocable trust. ordinarily you record the quit claim deed in the public records...

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Purchase a condo 2 years ago as short sale and required disclosure on property was not provided. Do I have any recourse?

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

do now what you should have done then and that is speak to a lawyer. he can advise you as to what recourse you have if any. real estate agents have...

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If I do a short sale how does the real estate agent get paid? Bank said a % of what house sells for does not go to the agent.

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

speak to a real estate lawyer. having closed over a dozen short sales in the last 10 months its been my experience in florida that the agent and...

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Domestic partners, living in Michigan. Owner of house wants to make sure that partner gets the house in case of owner's death.

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

you should see a lawyer to draft a deed that transfers the property to meet your needs. there are several options including a transfer to both...

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Foreclosure Process

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

speak to a lawyer before you take a risk like this. there are numerous alternatives that the lawyer can explain to you.

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Re-financing re transfer of deed

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

have the matter reviewed by a lawyer. many mortgages have a clause known as a due on sale or transfer. a careful review with a lawyer would answer...

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Estate paying the operating costs of Mother's home even though there are not plans of selling it.

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

you should have the matter reviewed by an estate attorney to advise whether the estate is responsible for the bills or not. a thorough review of...

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.I hold a mortgage which was discharged in BK.Case closed how do I handel late fees? And can I foreclose since no reaff signed.

Jeff's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

without reading the note and mortgage its really difficult to answer the question. further the facts you have given one can only assume the...

Jeff Tomberg's Answers (618)

Am I required,by law,to have a middle name?

In the state of Florida, if a person passes away with no will, must the estate be distributed equally?

Is it better to file your quit claim deed transferring your property to a revocable living trust or hold it with your trust docs

Purchase a condo 2 years ago as short sale and required disclosure on property was not provided. Do I have any recourse?

If I do a short sale how does the real estate agent get paid? Bank said a % of what house sells for does not go to the agent.

Domestic partners, living in Michigan. Owner of house wants to make sure that partner gets the house in case of owner's death.

Foreclosure Process

Re-financing re transfer of deed

Estate paying the operating costs of Mother's home even though there are not plans of selling it.

.I hold a mortgage which was discharged in BK.Case closed how do I handel late fees? And can I foreclose since no reaff signed.