Legal Questions and Answers
New Durable Power of Attorney Statute in Massachusetts
In regards to Chapter 201 B of the General Laws of MA, I am nearly done drafting a Uniform Durable Power of Attorney document for my Mom. My brother-in-law, an attorney, has provided guidance. He says several sections of Chapter 201 B were repealed and replaced with new wording in 2008. 1.) What is that new wording? 2.) What sections or text, specifically, does the new w...
04/12/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Massachusetts | #15958Do we restate the information from the post nuptial in the separate maintenance agreement?
My husband and I are considering filing a separate maintenance agreement but have a post nuptial agreement that specifies the division of assets and debts not including personal property and our home. Is it necessary to restate the information from the post nuptial in the separate maintenance agreement? Secondly, how do we go about filing the agreement with the court?
04/12/2009 | Category: Divorce » Separation A... | State: Michigan | #15957How can I get a copy of the credit card agreement for tax purposes?
I received a 1099-c from a credit card company. I had told them about 4 years ago that I do not believe the card was mine. I asked them to send me a photo copy of the signed agreement for the credit card. They never returned my call. Now my taxes are do and I do not have the money to pay. The card says they forgave over $15,000.00 so I will owe around $2,000.00 to the feds...
04/12/2009 | Category: Taxes | State: Michigan | #15956Can I file a motion to vacate judgement since it has been 20 years that I have owed the debt?
A rather large judgment entered in California from 1989 (renewed in 1999) has been recorded in my home state of NJ last week. Never knew about it, total surprise. This has never showed on any credit report and my credit scores with all three reporting agencies are outstanding. My concern is that it may NOW show on my credit report (20 years later) because of the event of the ...
04/12/2009 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Credit Repair | State: New Jersey | #15955What is it called when an entity trys to bill for an amount that is false?
What is it called when an entity trys to bill for an amount that is false? I know fraud is the simple answer. But is there another term when there is a business involved specifically when a verbal agreement was previously made. I have a company billing me for work after the fact for removal of rock and soil. The verbal agreement was that we would give them the extra site spoils...
04/11/2009 | Category: Contracts » Oral | State: Arizona | #15954How do I change the lots out of my name to the LLC?
I own several real estate lots and have already set up a LLC. How do I change the lots out of my name to the LLC that I have set up. If one of the properties have a lien on the property, can I still change it over to the LLC?
04/11/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Tennessee | #15953Is there a Kansas law stipulating alimony be paid monthly if the order stated anually?
Is there a Kansas law stipulating alimony be paid monthly during the year in the event the maintenance agreement just states an annual amount?
04/11/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Kansas | #15952If I purchased property from heirs how do I now show only myself as owner?
My mother executed a warranty deed prior to her death. That deed was done for her seven children. One adult child expired a few months before my mother, I purchased the land from the other five people, should I attempt to have a warranty deed recorded as grantee, with notarized signatures or do I need a lawyer to take care of this for me? I am a resident of Keller, Texas. Th...
04/10/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Arkansas | #15951Can a property development association file a lien of some sort against a property owner?
Can a property development association file a lien of some sort against a property owner within the development if the owner has not paid his/her water/road annual assessment due to a dispute?
04/10/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Liens | State: Missouri | #15950Is it legal to grant exclusive use of corporate pool and facility without permission from board?
I am president of a mutual benefit Corp. PUD estab. 1953. They have no clubhouse, just pool and 'cabana.' Just found out they have been renting out the pool/cabana in evening to one resident who 'sponsors' a group of nonresidents for a pool party. When they do this, they CLOSE THE FACILITY TO ALL OTHER RESIDENTS. No vote ever taken, not covered in CCYRs or bylaws (original ...
04/10/2009 | Category: Zoning | State: California | #15948