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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: My husbands grandfather left him the house we've lived in for 27 years in his will. How do we change the name on

or add his name to the deed. We've made all the mortgage payments and will have it paid off in the next five years. His grandfather passed away in 2006 I believe, and my sister-in-law is the executor.

Phillip William Gunthert
Phillip William Gunthert answered on Sep 16, 2020

You will want to have the current deed reviewed by a Florida Estate Planning/Probate or Real Estate Attorney, probably the best bet would be a Florida Probate Attorney as this is a probate matter. Of there was no probate ever done then it is possible and likely that a probate of some type will be... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Florida on
Q: If a client stops paying with impact on ability to repay a line of credit, is there an obligation to notify the bank?

A client has decided to stop paying $2M in debt for services rendered. The company is taking legal action but ability to repay the LoC is impacted.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick answered on Sep 16, 2020

IMO, there is no experienced Florida banking lawyer--including me--who sees this question who would stick out their neck to answer it. Why? Because six-figure financial business matters are far too important to the parties for you to be asking about it here. If you are worried about impact on you... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I got stopped for suspended license, but hadn't received notice yet (notice was prepared the same day I was stopped)

I've been offered dismissal of driving while suspended but guilty on failure to surrender license. Will that have much effect on my record, or should I fight it?

H. Scott Aalsberg Esq.
H. Scott Aalsberg Esq. answered on Sep 16, 2020

Sounds like a great deal for you, but only your lawyer would be able to properly advise you. That being said we don't know you driving history and we don't know the facts of your case and if they even had cause to stop you so only your lawyer should be giving you the advise on what to do..

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Michigan on
Q: My ex and I have a custody 80/20 custody agreement. He wants shared custody but he lives over an hour from their school.

The children are 5&8 and I just bought a house where the school is across the street. The kids would have to be awake by 6-6:30 to be out of the house by 7:15 to be on time at 8:30 to school. I do not think this is an acceptable arrangement but I am still worried. He’s an active father and... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Sep 16, 2020

One step at a time....has your ex filed anything with the court? Until he does, and a judge agrees with him, the court orders remain in place. It will be hard for any attorney to give you a definite opinion without a pleading. What can be said is that if your ex wants a change, it will be his... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: I have a signed contract To a property I am purchasing. The renter is refusing to let anyone in to inspect/appraise.

What are my rights with a binding contract? There is no lease. Renter wants to purchase but has bad credit and no money. She is claiming she is not healthy to look for another place yet is out and about.

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb answered on Sep 16, 2020

An very interesting situation! Is there a written lease between the the seller and the reluctant tenant? The lease may contain language concerning the Landlord's right to inspect the premises. If not, the Landlord/Seller must take affirmative steps to make it possible for you to inspect,... Read more »

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