Michael Leo Potter's Answers (5702)

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Do I need to set up an estate checking acct in NY to cash a $16,000 nursing home refund check payable to the estate of my mom?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Your best course of action is sit down immediately with an Estate Planning attorney licensed to practice law in the State where your Mom was...

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Due to an unpaid 52 . 00 ticket in 1996 in New Jersey , my Maryland driver's license was suspended .

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

This may be an issue of local guidelines between the DMV of two states. I'd visit with an Attorney in Baltimore that handles automobile tickets etc...

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CAN I SUE A MAN WHO HAS A LICENSE TO SELL CARS?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

If you sue, you'll probably want to do so in Small Claims Court. And if you sue, you should sue the business entity (corporation) not an...

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What is the process to initiate a suit against a company and it's employees?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

Remember - you're suing the Company itself, the legal entity. The claim should specify exactly what your damages are -and you should definitely...

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Mother won law suit , she is on Medicaid and SIS What information do I have to send to Medicaid ? I know SIS

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

I concur with my Elder Law colleague. The use of a Special Needs Trust specifically designed to assist elders in this type of case may be the best...

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If an LL business have a business name ending exactly as other businesses , what that means legally ?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

If there is no state trademark on that name and the name is available for registration as an LLC within the state you wish to organize you can most...

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If I own a property and want to transfer it under my company's name, which kind of deed I need? and for the real value ?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

I'd recommend you go with a Warranty Deed. It is more comprehensive and stands up better to scrutiny. To be sure, check with a Real Estate...

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I sold a gift basket business in N.Y. and now work for a florist, owners of the gift basket business said I can not do this?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

If you Business Sale contract specifies a Non-Compete provision, then they may possibly be correct but if it does not you have the right to compete...

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Can I purchase a property in Nevada and claiming residence and still work in California to avoid the high income tax ?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

Residency typically requires some specifics: (1) Voter Registration (2) Driver's License (3) Ownership of Property, etc. If you actually reside...

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My sister took our mother without my knowledge to get her perfectly good will done for her financial gain.What can I do?Abuse?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

Competence (the ability to know what you're doing and who's involved and who are your heirs etc.) is a key element to the effectiveness of of a...

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