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Question: If my ex-wife’s attorney makes a mistake that costs me money, what options do I have?

My ex-wife was to have had a quit-claim deed executed to give me full ownership of the house. Well, she signed and notarized, I signed and notarized, and it went to her attorney to run it around the government offices. He made it to the Assessor, to the Auditor, but then took a detour before making it to the Recorder and went straight to the Township Assessor! So, this quit-claim, while putting me on the tax rolls, managed to somehow never be recorded. The situation is costing me money. I am not able to refinance through a specific FHA refi program without a quit-claim being at least six months registered. Any other program would have a substantially higher cost for me. In addition, due to all kinds of complicated nonsense, I am not able to switch to a more reasonably priced home insurance until I refinance and get my ex-wife off. All told, this could cost me thousands of dollars, plus my attorney’s fees. Who do I go after for compensation, ex-wife, her attorney, both?

Answer: Why have you not discussed this with your attorney? After all, that’s what you’re paying him for. If he’s any good, he should have all the answers for you and what route you should take.

Good luck

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Question: Upon the advice of my tax attorney, was told to open a new checking acc’t, (IRS) problem: I owe other banks!

Had my own business, fell through, lost everything. IRS states I owe 6 figures, my lawyer said I should get a new bank acc’t as it would take 8-10 months for them to get to the new account information. I’m on the “checksystems” and don’t think I can open a new checking account with another bank. Can I have a family member open one under their name and be listed as well? I’m worried the IRS will empty out my bank account! Please help with valid ideas? Thank you kindly!
****The intent to wait 8-10 months is to have time to work out details regarding the moneies owed to the IRS.

Answer: Hmmmmmmm, Im not so sure if I would listen to that attorney!!! If you owe other banks, it is on your credit bureau. Just because you change banks does NOT mean your cash is safe. Your social security number immediately alerts the IRS of where you are banking and they will seize that money immediatley……
Think this one thru…..your attorney is WRONG!

Take Care,
Darlene M

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