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Could changing a beneficiary in a will be considered a breach of promise?
A friend told me years ago that she had left a very valuable antique to me in her will. She passed about a year ago and I was never notified about my inheritance. Now I found out she decided to donate it to a museum and she never told me she had made the change. I know people can change their...- debodun
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- Forum: Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
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Who would be responsible for getting and paying a locksmith in this circumstance?
What is the name of your state? New York Person A locally advertises an antique roll-top desk for sale. Person B responds to the ad, but when B arrives, the top of the desk is open. Wanting to see the condition of the whole top, B pulls it down, but in doing so, the desk locks. Person A's car...- debodun
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- Forum: Online Purchases and Sales
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Roofing Warranty
I has a new roof put on my house in early August. The roofer said he'd mail me the warranty in a few days. It is now late September and despite several phone calls and email reminders to the roofing company, I still have not received the promised mailing. Is there anything I can do to expedite...- debodun
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- Replies: 32
- Forum: Consumer Contracts, Guarantees and Warranties
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Who is liable if a sign causes property damage?
Say a politician, with permission, places a campaign sign on a homeowner's property. In a wind storm, the sign blows into the road and damages a passing vehicle. Who is responsible for any damages?- debodun
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- Replies: 28
- Forum: Auto Accidents and Vehicle Claims
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Selling Used Upholstered Furniture or Bedding
Is it legal in the U.S. (New York State in particular) for someone to sell used upholstered furniture or bedding online or at a garage sale?- debodun
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- Forum: Online Purchases and Sales
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Neighbors don't clean up dog poops on my lawn
I own my property, but next door is a 5-unit rental. The dog piles must be from a dog belonging to one of the tenants because the piles are between the two buildings, but on my property. I can never catch it in the act, but I wish owner would be responsible and clean it up. Would it be better to...- debodun
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- Replies: 45
- Forum: Neighbors & Boundaries
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Are church interiors required to be handicapped accessible to all areas used for functions?
What is the name of your state? New York (upstate) I took my aunt, who has mobility issues and uses a walker, to a church bazaar which was being held in the church basement. Inside there was no stair lift or elevator so she could get down to that area. There was no mention in the flyer that it...- debodun
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- Replies: 10
- Forum: Other Real Estate Law Questions
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Tax preparer still hasn't filed my tax returns
What is the name of your state? New York In mid-February, I brought my 1099s (pension, SSI, and several interest statements) to my usual tax preparer whom I've been going to for many years. He fills out the Federal and State tax forms, then mails me copies with a document to sign. I sign it and... -
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Garage Sale Purchases
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY What is the procedure for a situation that a customer pays the full price for items at a garage sale but can't take them at the time of purchase and promises to return the next day and get them. Two weeks pass and the customer hasn't returned...- debodun
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- Forum: Consumer Contracts, Guarantees and Warranties
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Why are jury duty summonses sent if no jurors are needed?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York I received a jury duty summons with the instructions to call the evening before the scheduled reporting date. When I did the message said, "No juror are needed." I just wanted to know why summonses were sent out if no jurors needed to report.- debodun
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- Forum: Civil Litigation
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Roofing Contractor Never Cashed My Checks
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY When I had roofing done earlier this year (May), I gave the man that came to give the estimate a down-payment check for $500, the balance due on completion of the work. He grudgingly accepted the check but said the balance should be paid in...- debodun
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- Forum: Consumer Contracts, Guarantees and Warranties
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Do I have to pay a contractor that did work, then backed out?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York I needed roofing done and expected to pay out-of-pocket for a small area on one side of a dormer. The contractor came and looked, but he saw much more damage than I did. By the time he finished, the estimate came to about $10,000. he said...- debodun
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- Forum: Construction & Renovation
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Estate settlement checks not cashed
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I am finally done with my aunt's estate business. I had to write 4 checks two months ago - to a hospital, the estate attorney and two beneficiaries (another aunt and uncle who are the surviving brother and sister of this aunt). The hospital and...- debodun
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- Replies: 14
- Forum: Probate and Personal Representatives
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Attorney said one thing but it didn't pan out
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I am in the midst of attempting to settle a relative's estate. This has dragged on since last September. I have a buyer for the house, but the property has a debt judgment on it. The estate's attorney is aware of this, but hasn't been very...- debodun
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- Forum: Legal Ethics & Lawyer Malpractice
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Settling a judgment on estate property
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York Is it the buyer's attorney or the seller's attorney that works on getting a judgment lien settled on property to be sold?- debodun
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- Forum: Buying & Selling a Home
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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...- debodun
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- Forum: Small Claims Courts
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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...- debodun
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- Replies: 14
- Forum: Buying & Selling a Home
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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...- debodun
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- Forum: Hiring, Firing & Wrongful Termination
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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...- debodun
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- Forum: Other Real Estate Law Questions
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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...- debodun
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- Forum: Buying & Selling a Home
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