Legal Questions and Answers
Can a life tenant evict a renter on the property or collect the rent for herself?
My sister died July 25, 2010. I have a life estate in the home property. The trustees will not let me in the home. There is a renter in guest house and they are collecting rent. When do I get to move in and where does rent go? The home utilities are all one.
02/24/2011 | Category: Real Property | State: Arizona | #24293How Can a Parent Transfer a Home to a Child and Avoid Probate and Taxes?
My father wants to add my name to his deed. What forms does he need and where would he file it? The reason is so I would automatically own all the property/house when he dies and would not have to go through probate or pay an inheritance tax or any tax.
02/24/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: California | #24291How Long Do I Need to Wait to File for Divorce in South Carolina After My Spouse Moves Out?
I live and was married in South Carolina. I've been married for 3 years now. My wife and daughter have moved to Texas. When can I file for divorce? Thanks
02/24/2011 | Category: Divorce | State: Texas | #24290How Does Remarriage Affect a QDRO?
I have been divorced from my ex for the last 15 years, and she remarried 5years ago and she is still getting half of my Postal Pension to this day. Between her and her husband, they make a combined salary in excess of $100,00.00 a year and they also own 6 duplexes and at least 4 plots of land. Do i have a leg to stand on when i try to stop her from getting any monies from the P...
02/23/2011 | Category: Divorce » Property Set... | State: Florida | #24288Can I Withhold Rent in California if the Landlord Enters My Apartment Without Notice?
My landlady had the habit of entering my house without notice. On few occasions I busted her and reported her to police. 90% of time she entered illegally. She disturbed my right of quiet possession. I stopped one month rent. She has not paid my security back after 4 months. Would she be able to deduct rent from security or since she was obnoxious and entering my house illegall...
02/23/2011 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: California | #24287How Do I Voluntarily Relinquish Parental Rights in New York?
need custody agreement based on that fact we are not married and my name is not named as father on birth certificate. Need something to free me all all legal obligations and financial obligations as well as her contacting my family.
02/23/2011 | Category: Paternity » Termination ... | State: New York | #24286How Do I Void an Agreement I Made With an Attorney Under Duress?
How can I get the court to set aside a document my previous atty had me sign? It was signed under duress and he did not state my interest in the marital home that my soon to be ex put in his father's name and then had his father put it in Trust so I couldn't get it? Divorce is not final and the court has a hearing scheduled for Mar 22nd to discharge the atty. I am in the proce...
02/23/2011 | Category: Contracts » Recission | State: Ohio | #24285How Do I Collect Money From a Bank Account in After a Person Dies?
My mother died June 2010 and left only $5200 in a checking account - no other assets. Her bank will not release the money on a 'Small Estate Affidavit.' Is it true that I must have an estate set up?Also, I live in Arkansas, must I appear in person before the Register of Wills to get the affidavid?
02/23/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Pennsylvania | #24281Can I File a Lien on a Home for Repairs I Made Before a Sale Was Closed?
I was a buyer in a short sale of a house. After the contract was written and submitted to the bank a pipe separated and did damage. So as not to cause further damage I had a Co come in and take care of the moisture and remove the carpets. In the mean time the first and second cannot agree, its over. Can I file a lien on the house to get my $1400 returned, ins won't pay?
02/23/2011 | Category: Contracts | State: Arizona | #24280Can an Online Auctioneer Cancel a Winning Bid Due to a Computer Glitch?
My Husband won an online auction last night. The site claimed the auction ended March 1st, but the website of the auction was counting down the end date as last night at a specific time. Now, my husband won about 7 items on the auction. Now the auctioneer is saying there was a computer glich and he reposted the items we cleary are the winner of back onto the auction. Is that le...
02/23/2011 | Category: Contracts » Recission | State: California | #24278