Questions answered by Arnold Garson Cohen

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How much protection does someone with a specific trademark tailored toward a specific type of person get?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

Although I doubt that you can get much protection of that phrase, it is not my area of law and you should consult an IP lawyer.

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Will the title transfer in my wife and I name without probation when it is in my mother,mine, my wife's name when my mom pass

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

You should have a lawyer review or prepare the deed so that, after it is signed and recorded, title passes to you and your wife upon your mother's...

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I am the executor of the will for my dad and I am wondering about payments made out of a joint account for beneficiaries?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

What you want to do is possible, but there may be gift tax involved. since you are the owner of the joint account [assuming that it was with right...

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Do I have any legal rights as a stepchild to receive compensation from the sale of my deceased mothers home?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

Your comments present a hazy picture. It is not clear whether you have an ownership right in the property. Consult a probate or real estate...

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Do I have a right to auction off my mothers house and currently deceased brothers belongings?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

You are clearly in over your head. You need the services of a probate lawyer.

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What are the pros and cons of the "handshake agreement"?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

Often the handshake agreement is worth the paper on which it is written. If there is significant money at stake, then you would be wise to...

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Can I deposit excuiter check, iif iam the excuiter of the will?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

You cannot be the executor until appointed by the probate court. When you get your letters of appointment, then you can open a bank account and...

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Put ranch in brothers name for 10,000 .Now selling 750k. How not to look like 740K profit?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

You are asking an income tax question. You should consult a tax lawyer who will help you determine the basis for purposes of computing the...

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How can i get a family member out of the house I own now since our father passed. They where to leave a month after. No lease

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 11, 2018

If you own 100% of the property, I agree with Mr. Rafter. If the other occupant owns an undivided interest, then that person may have the same...

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Can I bring up my father's will if my mother didn't have one?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 05, 2018

Although I am not a NC lawyer, my understanding from other cases in which I have been involved is that the children of an intestate [no Will]...

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How much protection does someone with a specific trademark tailored toward a specific type of person get?

Will the title transfer in my wife and I name without probation when it is in my mother,mine, my wife's name when my mom pass

I am the executor of the will for my dad and I am wondering about payments made out of a joint account for beneficiaries?

Do I have any legal rights as a stepchild to receive compensation from the sale of my deceased mothers home?

Do I have a right to auction off my mothers house and currently deceased brothers belongings?

What are the pros and cons of the "handshake agreement"?

Can I deposit excuiter check, iif iam the excuiter of the will?

Put ranch in brothers name for 10,000 .Now selling 750k. How not to look like 740K profit?

How can i get a family member out of the house I own now since our father passed. They where to leave a month after. No lease

Can I bring up my father's will if my mother didn't have one?