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Can I cancel my short sale once the bank has approved and there is a lien on the condo for $7000.00. Bank will pay half.

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

you really need to consult with a florida lawyer to review the terms of your short sale contract. although its presumably written upon a FAR-BAR...

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If a couple purchase an estate and the deed is filed jointly, when one spouse passes, will the estate be opened in probate?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

you should consult with a probate lawyer as he will be able to examine the deed and determine how the title is established and whether it will pass...

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How do I find an attorney to contact who might represent a Wells Fargo bank here in my hometown.?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

You should contact a real estate attorney to write a letter on your behalf after he reviews the documents and issues related to the easement. He...

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How do we contest a will that was changed after the deceased had recovered from an alcoholic coma and suffered several strokes?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

You need to consult a lawyer skilled in probate litigation to discuss with you the issues of undue influence ;capacity or incapacity to execute a...

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My spouse's grandmother died leaving his father the house, but his aunt (father's sister) is fighting the will in probate court

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

From the question it is presumed that father has a probate lawyer. This being the case the lawyer can with fathers permission explain it. Without...

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I'm about to pay off the mortgage. Before the bank presents the deed to me, can they add someones name to it via a request

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

The deed that was recorded will identify the title holder . The bank only has a lien (mortgage) on the property. You should review the name on the...

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Recent accident forced me out of work. I do not have health insurance and my employer does not want to grant light duty.

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

you never mentioned if you owned a car or lived with someone who does.if you or they have insurance there may be pip medpay and uninsured motorist...

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In the event of a death, with an estate that has more liability that assets, can bankruptcy be declared to avoid probate?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

i would agree with mr adams comments regarding bankruptcy. as important his advice regarding probate is quite wise. without more information you...

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Can lender require borrower&guarantors on a comm. loan to waive the right to file BK or waive right to object to lifting stay

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

you should consult a real estate lawyer familiar with bankruptcy to review the language but absent statutory prohibitions or decisional...

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Can I give my money to my children before I die?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

you should retain the services of an estate planning lawyer to answer your questions. the lack of facts make it difficult to hazard any opinion....

Jeff Tomberg's Answers (618)

Can I cancel my short sale once the bank has approved and there is a lien on the condo for $7000.00. Bank will pay half.

If a couple purchase an estate and the deed is filed jointly, when one spouse passes, will the estate be opened in probate?

How do I find an attorney to contact who might represent a Wells Fargo bank here in my hometown.?

How do we contest a will that was changed after the deceased had recovered from an alcoholic coma and suffered several strokes?

My spouse's grandmother died leaving his father the house, but his aunt (father's sister) is fighting the will in probate court

I'm about to pay off the mortgage. Before the bank presents the deed to me, can they add someones name to it via a request

Recent accident forced me out of work. I do not have health insurance and my employer does not want to grant light duty.

In the event of a death, with an estate that has more liability that assets, can bankruptcy be declared to avoid probate?

Can lender require borrower&guarantors on a comm. loan to waive the right to file BK or waive right to object to lifting stay

Can I give my money to my children before I die?