Questions answered by Steven Alan Fink

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Can I legally hold somebody responsible for a utility bill in my name for their place of residence?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

You can sue your stepsister, but it sounds like she does not have a lot of money. What will happen to family harmony if you sue her? The...

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California probate laws, procedure for getting father's cash out from his IRA

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

Speak to the custodian of the IRA (i.e. Charles Schwab, a bank, or wherever the IRA funds are held), explain the situation and see what they need...

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Property settlement

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

If commercial property is community property you can ask court for order listing it for sale or forcing your Husband to sell it to the buyer if it...

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Sold Shares to partner, he spent line of credit, and I'm still a guarantor on cards. What can I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

Do you have any proof that the banker told you that you had no liabilty? If so, the bank may be estopped from holding you liable. Is the...

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Mortgage against a home owned by an LLC

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

This is a follow-up to previous question. Banks will typically not loan to LLC's. They will require the property to be transferred to the...

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Our home is going to be sold in forclosure if we cannot sell it soon. How long will be have to leave, help suggestions?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

Have you tried a loan modification? If that does not work, try a short sale. If that does not work, see if you can negotiate a deed in lieu of...

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California LLC collateralized loan to one of the managers. LLC formation was less than a year ago.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

It depends on the operating agreement whether or not you have the power to encumber an LLC asset for your own personal use. Certainly if the other...

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Can my lease be withdrawn with one night of complaints and no notice or communications with us?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

It depends on your lease. They cannot terminate the lease because of noise, generally. However, they have no obligation to renew. The...

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Spousal support

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

He can want it, but it doesn't sound like he is entitled to it. Tell him you want support from him because of his business and because his mommy...

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What do I do if I think my lay off was more because of the ammount I was making and the bonus that was due on my 10th year???

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

If you are over 40 you can threaten to sue because of age discrimination and see if you can negotiate severance. However, as CA is an at-will...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

Can I legally hold somebody responsible for a utility bill in my name for their place of residence?

California probate laws, procedure for getting father's cash out from his IRA

Property settlement

Sold Shares to partner, he spent line of credit, and I'm still a guarantor on cards. What can I do?

Mortgage against a home owned by an LLC

Our home is going to be sold in forclosure if we cannot sell it soon. How long will be have to leave, help suggestions?

California LLC collateralized loan to one of the managers. LLC formation was less than a year ago.

Can my lease be withdrawn with one night of complaints and no notice or communications with us?

Spousal support

What do I do if I think my lay off was more because of the ammount I was making and the bonus that was due on my 10th year???