Questions answered by Janet Spiro Martin

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Can Officers of a dissolved corporation be held personally responsible (as an individual) for the corporation 's debt.

Janet's answer | Answered on January 19, 2015

You say the corporation had no assets, but at some point it did, there was a bank account. If you have any indication that the corporation...

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What constitutes "acceptance of late rent" and waiving rights?

Janet's answer | Answered on January 18, 2015

I would guess you have a good defense if the money order was the full amount owed at that time. The judge MAY entertain your position they...

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If my landlord/LLC signed a lease with me in 2012 and and then another person transferred ownership of the property and is

Janet's answer | Answered on January 18, 2015

if you entered into new lease with new owner that governs. But, it is not clear whether new or old owner is bringing the action, and upon which...

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I want to expand my business into different cities w/ different names. Can I do this w/ one single DBA or do I need to do more?

Janet's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

DBA goes by county. you can usually file for any amount of dbas in the same county, just following the instructions.You may have to file a separate...

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I have a property in one state and a money judgment in another. If I sell the property, what happens to the funds?

Janet's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

A Judgment is not a "levy on all funds" the creditor must take additional steps to levy on your property, including your bank account; if you sell...

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Selling business but want to keep/transfer trademarks

Janet's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

It's super easy, you can do it online through the USPTO, just click on assignments when you are in your mark. You will need to make a 1 page...

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I live in California and purchased a house with my girlfriend. I paid 70% down and she paid 30%. We paid about the same percent

Janet's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

There is also the matter of who paid the taxes, insurance, repairs, upkeep, HOA dues, utilities, etc. A home you both live in takes all these items...

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What kind of lawyer do I need for when starting a website company?

Janet's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Lots of important questions here that can not be answered in a one sentence type of forum; you need an experienced business attorney to counsel you...

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Can my rights be considered secure if I send the start up presentation of my idea to an investment company via email?

Janet's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

You need the officers, owners and or principles of the company to sign a Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement first. Legally this says they...

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In California, is a wife required to sign a Quit claim deed if property and re-financing (mortgage) are both on husband's name.

Janet's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

This is standard because CA is a community property state and any time a married individual refinances a loan in their own name the bank requires a...

Janet Spiro Martin's Answers (1268)

Can Officers of a dissolved corporation be held personally responsible (as an individual) for the corporation 's debt.

What constitutes "acceptance of late rent" and waiving rights?

If my landlord/LLC signed a lease with me in 2012 and and then another person transferred ownership of the property and is

I want to expand my business into different cities w/ different names. Can I do this w/ one single DBA or do I need to do more?

I have a property in one state and a money judgment in another. If I sell the property, what happens to the funds?

Selling business but want to keep/transfer trademarks

I live in California and purchased a house with my girlfriend. I paid 70% down and she paid 30%. We paid about the same percent

What kind of lawyer do I need for when starting a website company?

Can my rights be considered secure if I send the start up presentation of my idea to an investment company via email?

In California, is a wife required to sign a Quit claim deed if property and re-financing (mortgage) are both on husband's name.