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      Who is responsible for filing a satisfaction of judgment?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York The person I sued in small claims had finally paid the judgment after almost 3 years. I had to institute a lien to get him to do it. He said he would take care of getting the satisfaction, but I am dubious about that. He may not and then...
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      Bank not removing lien despite cancelling credit card debt

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York The sale of a relative's estate has hit a snag. A lien for credit card debt was discovered when the title search was done. Although the debt was subsequently cancelled, the buyers attorney is saying he is still concerned that there is not...
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      Can an employer terminate a worker without any prior notification?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York In the past week, I had two friends that had a family member's employment terminated without any warning from the employer. These people just showed up for work one day and were told their services were no longer required. I know it's...
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      Should I pay the taxes due on property that is in escrow?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York The estate property of which I am the administratrix is in escrow. I am just waiting to hear from the estate attorney when the closing is because the deal hit a snag when a lien was discovered. The County taxes are due by the end of...
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      What should I bring to the closing in the way of documents or other items?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I am selling my aunt's home as part of an estate settlement. It is a cash deal, so no bank loans are involved. I have repeatedly sent emails to the estate attorney asking what I have to bring to the closing which have thus far remained...
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      Two different values written on a check

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY A person bought some items at a tag sale with a personal check, but made a mistake which I didn't catch. Will a bank cash a check with a different dollar amount written on the line from the one in the value box?
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      Does the buyer or seller pay for a title search?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I have an interested party who wants to buy my aunt's house (I'm the estate admininstrarix). He is concerned about liens and wants me to have a title search done before he makes an offer. Now I was under the impression this was the...
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      Who pays for a person's funeral?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY A friend of a decedent signed the funeral and burial contract agreement with the mortuary before an estate administrator was appointed in an intestate death situation. I've been informed by a non-legal source that the person who signed is...
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      Administrator of aunt's estate

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York My father's sister passed away last year. Her older sister and younger brother are still living. I am the child of the eldest of the siblings who is deceased. Because my other aunt and uncle are not competent, I have been appointed the...
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      What has to be done if an estate administrator wants to buy the decedant's house?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York My aunt passed away last year and the attorney handling her estate approached me about being the administrator. I signed papers and assume they have been sent to the Surrogate's Court, nothing's official yet. I live by myself in a large...
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      How Long does it take to be appointed an estate administrator?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY It's been almost 12 weeks since I signed papers to be appointed administrator of my aunt's estate. I called the attorney office that's handing it and asked how long it takes and was told "Sometimes it takes a while." Any idea how long it takes...
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      What questions are police allowed to ask suspects?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York This article appeared in a local paper about two women that were stopped for a traffic violation and asked very personal questions by the officer. They woman complained and the police department's defense is that officers are allowed to...
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      Selling questionable items at a garage sale

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York I have a question about selling Jarts and items containing lead at my garage sale. I heard Jarts were illegal to sell (and to even have them in your possession). I also have a tin of pellets for pellet guns and solder for a soldering...
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      Selling an old kerosene heater

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York Is it legal to sell used kerosene heaters? I found a Kerosun "Radiant 10" heater in the attic of my parents estate. It probably hasn't been used in at least 20 years and don't even know if it works, but I want to sell it (seems too good...
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      Questions to ask the attorney about aunt's estate

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York I am meeting with the attorney that is handling my aunt's estate in 4 days. I've been told I have to sign "some papers". My aunt died intestate last year and the family is looking for someone to act as executor. I have another aunt and...
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      Unclaimed Funds

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York On a whim, I looked at the New York State Comptroller's Web site for unclaimed funds in my family, I found two - one is from my paternal grandmother and another on the same side of my family from a great-aunt. Now on this side of the...
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      Intestate Estate

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York My aunt passed away without a will and I've spoken to the attorney handling her estate. He indicated that since she has a living brother and sister who won't "sign off" due to mental problems of old age, the estate is in limbo. Someone...
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      All Sales Final!

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York Is it legal for a store to have a "no return" policy? I was just at a local computer shop that repairs and also sells refurbs and custom built systems. They have a sign in the shop "ALL SALES FINAL". Why would a store have such a policy...
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      I've been asked to be the executrix of aunt's estate

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York I received a telephone call from a friend of my late aunt who asked if I would handle my aunt's estate as an executrix. She passed away intestate last year. My father, who is deceased, was her eldest brother, but there is another aunt, an...
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      Doctors and SSNs

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York Can a doctor refuse to treat a prospective patient if the patient refuses to put down his/her Social Security number on medical forms? Why do they need this information, anyway?

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