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We have a cottage and we put my husband, me(wife)and our 2 children 31 and 33 yrs. old on our deed, instead of using the

James's answer | Answered on February 26, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. You have created a potential for a nightmare scenario by setting things up in this way. If you have recorded the deed,...

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Can a convicted felon (for money) still be an financial executor for a person deemed with dementia?

James's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

Is it legal? Yes. Is it likely? It all depends on the judge. There are safeguards that are built into the system and there are additional...

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Should I transfer title in Real Estate to an LLC to protect my credit rating upon loss of property due to non-payment of taxes?

James's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

I agree with Mr. Serwer. I do not believe this will affect your credit rating one way or another. It seems a shame to lose the property over...

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Land contract foreclosed,owner can't produce a clear title, and claimed false information in land contract. Do I have any rights

James's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

I agree that things are not clear, but it sounds to me like you did not use an attorney, because an attorney would have done at least a basic title...

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Can i legally break my lease if a tenant in my building has bed bugs and it is now spreading to other apartments?

James's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

It is hard to say. If there have been exterminators out, the problem may have already been taken care of. I would discuss your concerns with your...

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How do I file a counterclaim against our landlord? Is there a form I can get from the court, or can I draft it myself-and how?

James's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

It is always challenging to win in court without a lawyer. The fact that you have a mediator may help, as he/she may try to give you a break, if...

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Can a landlord ask for more money than the judgment amount was for?

James's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

If it was not part of the judgment, the answer is probably no. On the other hand, there is "statutory interest." You need to review the judgment...

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My son has a girlfriend who is 19 her sister says she has guardianship over her can this be true

James's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

Unless she is incapacitated, the guardianship would have terminated when she turned 18. An adult does not need and cannot have a guardian, unless...

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I was kicked out of my home, she only let me have small amount of my property,she damaged things I did get back, help

James's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

If you have a lawyer, THAT is who you need to ask this question. It is not ethical for another lawyer to provide you advice when you are...

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Hi, my daughter signed up for a gym membership and a personal trainer. She was told it would be $100 to cancel.

James's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

It sounds to me like your daughter has a problem. They may have told her that a buy-out would be $100, but if it is not part of the contract, then...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

We have a cottage and we put my husband, me(wife)and our 2 children 31 and 33 yrs. old on our deed, instead of using the

Can a convicted felon (for money) still be an financial executor for a person deemed with dementia?

Should I transfer title in Real Estate to an LLC to protect my credit rating upon loss of property due to non-payment of taxes?

Land contract foreclosed,owner can't produce a clear title, and claimed false information in land contract. Do I have any rights

Can i legally break my lease if a tenant in my building has bed bugs and it is now spreading to other apartments?

How do I file a counterclaim against our landlord? Is there a form I can get from the court, or can I draft it myself-and how?

Can a landlord ask for more money than the judgment amount was for?

My son has a girlfriend who is 19 her sister says she has guardianship over her can this be true

I was kicked out of my home, she only let me have small amount of my property,she damaged things I did get back, help

Hi, my daughter signed up for a gym membership and a personal trainer. She was told it would be $100 to cancel.