Questions answered by Jonathan Paul Beck

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Can I press charges on neighbor for damage to my property?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

No, you cannot press charges, only the Prosecuting Attorney can do that. You could contact the police and report what happened. If the police...

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If you inherit acreage, does the state or anyone get a percentage of the land value (inheritance tax)? What if willed to you?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

If you inherit property, you MIGHT have to pay Federal estate taxes, depending on the value of the property and when it was inherited. There is a...

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I have a 1st and 2nd mortg. The 2nd mort holder foreclosed and I recieved a release of lien recorded by the 1st mort. holder.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

It is very difficult to answer this question without seeing copies of the documents you are referring to - you really should consult with an...

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I live in a building that has been foreclosed for three years. I continued to pay my rent to the bank until a horrible apartment

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

Was your unit damaged in the fire? I'm not sure what exactly you need protection from at this point, though I can see this is a potentially...

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How to retrieve missing money and obtain a signed lease from a recently fired property manager who refuses to communicate?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

You could start by sending a certified letter requesting copies of leases, your money, and whatever else is needed to move forward (keys?) Does...

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After court hearing to evict my tenants...how long can they remain without paying rent...before I can literally move them out?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

YOU can't move them out - you have to request an "execution" and have the Sheriff move them out. Most lawyers wait 10 days for the judgment to be...

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Quickest, easiest way to change name on deed for real estate property that was not mentioned in a will.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

Interesting question - did your father open a probate "Estate" for your uncle after his death? If so, the real estate should have been handled in...

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Will a Verbal agreement stand up in court for not attending? This is over a Quit Claim Deed close to end of payoff date.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

There are several ways to go about "setting aside" a default judgment in Missouri, but it gets harder and harder the longer you wait. If it has...

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My 18 year old son is selling pesticide contracts in St. Louis Mo. and he was arrested for selling on an expired licence.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

Is his trial set at 1520 Market? If so, this is a municipal ordinance violation, which is also how most speeding tickets are handled here. An...

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Quitclaim deed transfer Illinois

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

I doubt anything says that. The statute of frauds requires agreements concerning real estate to be in writing. Similarly, it is true that a...

Jonathan Paul Beck's Answers (44)

Can I press charges on neighbor for damage to my property?

If you inherit acreage, does the state or anyone get a percentage of the land value (inheritance tax)? What if willed to you?

I have a 1st and 2nd mortg. The 2nd mort holder foreclosed and I recieved a release of lien recorded by the 1st mort. holder.

I live in a building that has been foreclosed for three years. I continued to pay my rent to the bank until a horrible apartment

How to retrieve missing money and obtain a signed lease from a recently fired property manager who refuses to communicate?

After court hearing to evict my tenants...how long can they remain without paying rent...before I can literally move them out?

Quickest, easiest way to change name on deed for real estate property that was not mentioned in a will.

Will a Verbal agreement stand up in court for not attending? This is over a Quit Claim Deed close to end of payoff date.

My 18 year old son is selling pesticide contracts in St. Louis Mo. and he was arrested for selling on an expired licence.

Quitclaim deed transfer Illinois