Legal Questions and Answers
How Do I Put the Property of a Deceased Family in Relatives Names if There Was No Will?
Which deed is required if the owner of a property has expired, leaving no will, sister that lived w her has paid taxes since ind death. now wishes to put deed in her and her daughter's name. owner of prop has one daughter, again left no will. owner's sister took care of her, lived w her, lived in home & has paid prop taxes for 12 years. property is owned free and clear
09/06/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #25471Does a Child Need to Change Their Name After Being Adopted?
My son was adopted as a child by my new husband. His adoptive father is out of the picture and he has chosen to use his birth father's name on all of his legal documents (SSN and Drivers) for the past 20 years. Does he need to change his birth certificate? He lives in Indiana and was born in Illinois, where do I file the change papers, if needed?
09/06/2011 | Category: Name Change | State: Arizona | #25467What Do File After I Get a Summons From a Mortgage Lender?
Hi, I have been sent a subpoena from quicken loans for the full amount owed on my second mortgage. My house has been foreclosed on for 2 years now and I am no longer associated with the house. I like many others came under hard time during the recession, including getting a divorce, and could not keep it no matter how hard I tried. I am required to give them a written letter wi...
09/06/2011 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Alabama | #25466Can I Pay My Mother's Bills if She's in a Nursing Home?
My mom had to be placed in a nursing home. The bank sent, her a form saying she should pay a certain amount to them. If I pay the money to the bank can the state still come in and take the property.
09/06/2011 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Ohio | #25464How is Property Divided in Texas if There Are No Children?
If both spouses want to keep the house and there is no children , how is it decided who will get the house.
09/06/2011 | Category: Divorce » Property Set... | State: Texas | #25463How Can I Prevent a Customer From Getting Confidential Information From a Supplier?
We need an agreement between our company and a potential customer that prevents them from contacting our vendor (the manufacturer) for anything other than technical information. Do you have such an agreement?Thank you.Wayne Bickel
09/06/2011 | Category: Employment » NonCompete A... | State: Indiana | #25462Do I Have to Report a Cancelled Debt on my Taxes When Someone Dies?
My partner's mother loaned us money to refinance our mortgage several years ago. We hold title as joint tenants. She is now dying, and my partner is her sole beneficiary, so she will inherit the note, along with substantial other assets. If she declares the note 'paid in full', will I owe any tax on my share of the outstanding balance, under the debt forgiveness rules? We a...
09/05/2011 | Category: Real Property » Mortgage Sat... | State: California | #25460Where Do I File a Motion for Contempt of a Divorce Decree?
My ex-husband and I were divorced in the state of NJ. Since we both have moved to different states_ He is living in AZ and I am living in Fl. Our Divorce Decree stated that he was to pay Alimony for 10 years from the date of the final divorce March 1, 2002. My alimony would have expired March 1st 2012. In doing so I waived any claim to permanent alimony beyond the ten years. Ma...
09/05/2011 | Category: Contempt | State: Florida | #25458Can My Boyfriend Move Out and Moake Me Leave With No Notice?
I moved in with a guy a month ago with the verbal agreement to split rent & power when I got a job. I just got a job & he informed me last night that he is turning in the keys today so I have to move. I have 2 kids (1 in school) & $100 to my name. Can he do this?
09/05/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Guests | State: Alabama | #25457Can I Sue A Car Seller for Faulty Repairs in an As Is Sale?
I recently purchased a used car from a private party. I have a written and signed contract that this person would fix some items on the car. On the day of purchase, a bill of sale contract was created with an 'AS IS' clause. When I took the car to a mechanic, the promised items were not fix. I want the seller to pay for the parts I had to buy to fix the car. Can I win this...
09/05/2011 | Category: Automobiles | State: Georgia | #25455