Legal Questions and Answers
How Do We Sell a Home We Inherited From a Parent?
My daughter and I recently inherited a house we don't want from my mother and have an offer on it. What do we need to do to make the transaction legal with the title company?
06/27/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Oregon | #25106What Can I Do if a Contractor Quits Before Finishing and Threatens to Put a Lien on My Property?
We have written contracts for re modeling work. After an sudden uncontrollable outburst, they quit and now trying to over bill me with unjustified expenses such as full time salary for part time work. They threaten to put a lien on my property if I don't pay them. What should I do?
06/27/2011 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: District Of Columbia | #25103How Can I Prevent a Judgment Debtor From Transferring Assets Before I Collect?
I have a pending judgment in Illinois against a defendant who owns free and clear 2 parcels of real estate that is paid for and is in joint custody with his wife. He owes me quite a bit of money. All going well I should have judgment 8/9/2011. Is there anyway he can transfer this property legally so I cannot file a lien. This case is in Illinois. I'm just trying to find out if ...
06/26/2011 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Garnishment | State: Illinois | #25102Can a Life Tenant Sell The Property Without Consent of the Remaindermen?
my mother owns her home and has a deed that states ' during the term of my life and then to my children XXX in equal shares as joint tenants and not tenants in common of said property'. Can she sell her home outright or does she need approvals from all of her children ?
06/26/2011 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Massachusetts | #25101Can I Use a Home Equity Line of Credit to Purchase Commercial Property?
I have $45000 equity in my house. Can I use a heloc for a down payment on commercial real estate?
06/26/2011 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Lending | State: Arkansas | #25100How Can I Find Out if My Veterinarian Lost His License?
How may I find out if my Veterinarian can prescribe narcotics or lost his license to do so? I had 2 dogs that were put down and were not treated with nothing stronger than rimadyl and one dog tramadol during their bouts with cancer. Both doctors stated that in AZ narcotics can't be prescribed for dogs. So where are doctors that can??Charlie
06/25/2011 | Category: Healthcare | State: Arizona | #25099Is a Note Valid to Give Ownership of a Deceased's Vehicle if There is No Will?
My father signed a note and had it notarized giving me his car and boats before he died. Is this legal? Can I go and request new titles in my name so I can sell them?
06/25/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Florida | #25097Is My Husband's Ex-Wife Entitled to His Pension?
MY husband's ex-wife insist that she is entitled to some or half of my husband's pension when he retires. They were married 5 yrs. from 1975 to 1980 when they got a legal separation which became their divorce agreement. It is not mentioned in their agreement that she is entitled to his pension. We live in New York State. If she is, is there anything we can do now to prevent th...
06/24/2011 | Category: Divorce » Property Set... | State: New York | #25096What Can I Do If I Missed a Pretrial Conference Due to Lack of Notice?
I missed a pretrial conference in which I was the Plaintiff. The judge signed an 'Order of Dismissal with Prejudice'. I had won a judgement in small claims court and the defendant appealed the case to District Court. I did not receive a notification about the pre trail conference even though the courts said that one was mailed. What does this mean. What can I do?
06/24/2011 | Category: Courts » Dismissal | State: Utah | #25095Are there residency requirements to obtain a name change in Colorado?
colorado min. redidency 6th months? Saftey issue. Can I get a MD letter that I need to change name immediately. Had a letter from MD to break my lease. LIve in NJ moving to Co. can this happen?
06/24/2011 | Category: Name Change | State: Colorado | #25091