Questions answered by Steven Alan Fink

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Dying without a will -- is probate a sure thing?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

Even with a will estate will have to be probated and significant fees paid. You need a family trust to avoid probate and save fees. The...

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When there are more then one executor is the fee of say 3% split or does if one get 3%

Steven's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

Fees should be split as each is doing half the work. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond...

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I am now divorced and want my name removed as CFO of ex's corporation. What form do I need to fill out?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

All you have to do is submit written resignation to the corporation. Keep a copy for your records. The response given is not intended to...

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Is it TOO late to take legal action against an apartment management do to there negligence on a financial matter from 2006?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

It is too late. There is a 4 year statute of limitations in CA for suits like yours. You would have had to file in August 2010. Now your suit is...

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On contingency fee agreements .What are the rates legal? Is there such a thing as 50% or 65% or higher?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

Contingency fee agreements are completely negotiable. These rates do seem too high unless there are huge risks and costs. 35%-40% are more...

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Tree & Tree Root Problem. According to my neighbor, my 100+ year old Red Wood tree has uplifted his driveway and damaged foundat

Steven's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

See my response to your last question. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions....

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Root damage to neighbor driveway and foundation existed, before I purchased my house. Improvement made w/o permit by neighbor

Steven's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

You are not responsible for damage occurring beforeyou purchased property. However, you are responsible for any damage after the purchase. Not...

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How old does a child have to be to choose who they want to live with

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2010

12 and 13 year olds probably have the maturity to testify where they want to live and why. A court may take their testimony into account, but will...

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Child custoy me and my soon to be ex have no order signed by the court. we both signed a custody agreement now she wants

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2010

Get an order for custody signed by the judge or else agree to her changes. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an...

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I am in arizona and 3 years ago i took out a payday loan that I never paid back.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2010

It sounds like a collection agency trying to trick you. He is violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. There is a 3 year statute of...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

Dying without a will -- is probate a sure thing?

When there are more then one executor is the fee of say 3% split or does if one get 3%

I am now divorced and want my name removed as CFO of ex's corporation. What form do I need to fill out?

Is it TOO late to take legal action against an apartment management do to there negligence on a financial matter from 2006?

On contingency fee agreements .What are the rates legal? Is there such a thing as 50% or 65% or higher?

Tree & Tree Root Problem. According to my neighbor, my 100+ year old Red Wood tree has uplifted his driveway and damaged foundat

Root damage to neighbor driveway and foundation existed, before I purchased my house. Improvement made w/o permit by neighbor

How old does a child have to be to choose who they want to live with

Child custoy me and my soon to be ex have no order signed by the court. we both signed a custody agreement now she wants

I am in arizona and 3 years ago i took out a payday loan that I never paid back.