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Selling my home with a tenant?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

(1) As a matter of practicality, Buyers likely won't be able to work with their lender to modify the 60-day rule. Those are, 99% of the time, FNMA...

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If I have Corporation in Texas with business license, can I have other business entities blanketed by that corporations license?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

Yes of course. There is no limit to the number of DBA filings (we call them "assumed names") that can be made by an entity in Texas, as long as the...

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Pros / cons of tiered LLCs vs separate sibling LLCs (all single-member disregarded entities)

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

With all due respect, you need to engage a business lawyer in the Dallas area who understands what you are trying to accomplish, disregarded...

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When filing an answer to a debt lawsuit, do I send it to the clerk or the person that's suing me?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

Do NOT admit the debt. Perhaps it is too old, maybe the creditor that's chasing you doesn't really own the debt (you'd be surprised how often that...

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Entered into lease with intent to buy. Did credit repair, at the end of one yr, contacted landlord as to next step, kept pymts u

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

You'll need a FW lawyer to review your Contract and assist you. Use the Find a Lawyer tab above.

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I received a lawsuit from a debt collector. is it too late to get a verification of debt to make sure the collector owns it?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

YES you 100% need to formally file an Answer to the lawsuit, to avoid the possibility of a Judgment by default being entered against you, even if...

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After a will has been read does an executor have to disperse the funds

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

It takes time to start the probate or administration proceeding. Post public notice. Have a hearing. Obtain and file a bond if required. Receive...

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What is the liability of being a guarantor in the leasing documents?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

Unless there is something unusual in the Lease or Guaranty, the Guarantor is 100% liable for the default by the tenants. The G could, however, seek...

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How to get a copy of my deceased fathers will?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

I would start by calling the Court Admin for Clay County, MN, to see if there's a record of probate:...

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Do I need a Landlord/Tenant attorney or an attorney who handles civil disputes pertaining to renting/leasing among tenants?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

Yes. You are stuck with the financial obligation of all tenants, unless your Lease and Guaranty says something different. You may have rights of...

Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6932)

Selling my home with a tenant?

If I have Corporation in Texas with business license, can I have other business entities blanketed by that corporations license?

Pros / cons of tiered LLCs vs separate sibling LLCs (all single-member disregarded entities)

When filing an answer to a debt lawsuit, do I send it to the clerk or the person that's suing me?

Entered into lease with intent to buy. Did credit repair, at the end of one yr, contacted landlord as to next step, kept pymts u

I received a lawsuit from a debt collector. is it too late to get a verification of debt to make sure the collector owns it?

After a will has been read does an executor have to disperse the funds

What is the liability of being a guarantor in the leasing documents?

How to get a copy of my deceased fathers will?

Do I need a Landlord/Tenant attorney or an attorney who handles civil disputes pertaining to renting/leasing among tenants?