Questions answered by Christopher Swerling McDonagh

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The life tenant (Dad's widow) has not paid taxes on her tenacy in a year and a half. Can I write a demand letter?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 25, 2012

I agree with Brandon Kavanagh's response. If there were any documents or legal process other than the trust that gave her a life estate,...

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Community property with rights of survivorship ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on June 25, 2011

Community Property With Right of Survivorship is only for spouses. But anyone can hold property as Joint Tenants With Right of...

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Is a sole proprietorship legal to be a partnership in arizona? there is a contract but not filed through the state and not notor

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 25, 2011

Generally, a contract for a legal purpose is binding even if not notarized or filed with the government. Your contract might establish a general...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

I would be glad to discuss this with you, but first I’d have to make sure my firm does not have any conflict of interest. If you would like to...

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Hi..I am making a new website and want to talk to others about it but with legal assurance that no one will steal my idea

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

I generally agree with the answers above, but there are a couple other things to consider. Generally speaking, you can obtain a legal right to...

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Is there any legal recourse out of a co-ownership of a house when one owner won't buy out or be bought out?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

He can file a partition action in the Superior Court in the county where the property is located. The court will order the property divided...

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Can a builder be forced to sell at the price they gave the lender?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 14, 2010

Based on what you’ve said, I have some initial thoughts, but I couldn’t advise you on this without reviewing the relevant documents (Purchase...

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Will a foreclosure, deed in lieu, or loan modification for a commercial property TIC show up on my personal credit report?

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 11, 2010

I agree with Charles Smith’s advice. The only thing I’d add is that if the sponsor defrauded you to induce you to make the investment, you might...

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Concerning an appraisal company in Mesa, AZ...if an appraisal business(incorporated) goes out of business...

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 27, 2010

You might be exposed to potential liability in ways Mr. Raftery has not explained. The “corporate shield” protection that is provided by operating...

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John OR Helen are the names on a house title. If John dies, does his children get 1/2 ownership of the house?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 27, 2010

Based on what you have said, you may want to have this resolved ASAP by a court in the jurisdiction where the property is located (either in a...

Christopher Swerling McDonagh's Answers (56)

The life tenant (Dad's widow) has not paid taxes on her tenacy in a year and a half. Can I write a demand letter?

Community property with rights of survivorship ?

Is a sole proprietorship legal to be a partnership in arizona? there is a contract but not filed through the state and not notor

Do I need a lawyer?

Hi..I am making a new website and want to talk to others about it but with legal assurance that no one will steal my idea

Is there any legal recourse out of a co-ownership of a house when one owner won't buy out or be bought out?

Can a builder be forced to sell at the price they gave the lender?

Will a foreclosure, deed in lieu, or loan modification for a commercial property TIC show up on my personal credit report?

Concerning an appraisal company in Mesa, AZ...if an appraisal business(incorporated) goes out of business...

John OR Helen are the names on a house title. If John dies, does his children get 1/2 ownership of the house?