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My dad had his girlfriend put on his check book and she told the lawyer she would turn the book over to the astate but won't

John's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Your Dad may have put a payable on death designation to his girl friend on the checking account by signing a document with the bank clerk so that...

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What type of notice must be given to a tenant/girlfriend in regards to disposal of property from my home in Wisconsin?

John's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Based on your question, it is not clear that there was a landlord-tenant relationship. Did your girlfriend pay rent? Did you have a written lease...

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Slumlord problems how do i go about asking for arent abatement?

John's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

The information below describes the Landlord's duties under the State statutes: 1. Keep in a reasonable state of repair portions of the...

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If someone is foreclosed on and the lender gets a judgement, how long does the lender have to record the judgement.

John's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Although lender did not record the judgment, the judgment is good for 10 years. It was entered in civil court. At the edge of 10 year period,...

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How can I clear a 2nd mortgage after completing the foreclosure process on the primary mortgage?

John's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

When you signed the second mortgage you also likely signed a second note to pay the $30K. The bank held the second mortgage as security that you...

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What are the laws in the state of Wisconsin on residency

John's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

The previous answer appears to address your real concerns. Residency in Wisconsin is defined in Section 6.10 Wisconsin statutes as where your...

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What do I have to prove when contesting a trust or will?

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2013

Generally, to prove undue influence the Court looks to multiple factors: 1) Did the proponent actively participate in the procurement, drafting...

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Can I have a judgement put against me on a second property if I'm upside down on the first property?

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2013

Walking away from a home mortgage is serious business! You definitely need to consult an attorney. There are situations where a debtor is held...

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How do i sell a wards real estate property and purchase another real estate property in another state?

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2013

You have multiple legal issues that should be addressed. Assuming that the FL Court appointed a guardian for him because he is legally...

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Is there a statue that a condo assoc. has to let you know how much you have in reserve and ins. info? Ours gives us nothing

John's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

Your inquiry is a bit unclear. Start with reading chapter 703 that relates to Condominiums, especially Section 703.20 on "books and...

John B. Stutt's Answers (268)

My dad had his girlfriend put on his check book and she told the lawyer she would turn the book over to the astate but won't

What type of notice must be given to a tenant/girlfriend in regards to disposal of property from my home in Wisconsin?

Slumlord problems how do i go about asking for arent abatement?

If someone is foreclosed on and the lender gets a judgement, how long does the lender have to record the judgement.

How can I clear a 2nd mortgage after completing the foreclosure process on the primary mortgage?

What are the laws in the state of Wisconsin on residency

What do I have to prove when contesting a trust or will?

Can I have a judgement put against me on a second property if I'm upside down on the first property?

How do i sell a wards real estate property and purchase another real estate property in another state?

Is there a statue that a condo assoc. has to let you know how much you have in reserve and ins. info? Ours gives us nothing