Legal Questions and Answers
How does my wife and I ensure when we die our home goes to our children without probate?
My wife and I are both on the deed to our home. If she and I died together, would our home go to our children WITHOUT going through probate, or do they need to be specifically named on the deed. We have a 'warranty deed' that states 'sold to the said GRANTEES and GRANTEES' heirs, successors, and assigns forever'.
02/05/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New York | #15162If the HOA maintains the roof, can they force owners to sign a waiver regarding wall mold and mildew
A condominium association in Florida is asking the owners for an amendment that is a disclaimer, waiver, and release of claims regarding mold and mildew. The Association wants the owners to admit that mold and mildew can exist in the wall cavities, windows, and on the interior surfaces of the apartment and yet waive any responsibility by the association. The question is: If the...
02/05/2009 | Category: Contracts » Releases | State: Florida | #15160What can I do if I feel I am being dicriminated against at work?
I think I am being unfairly treated at work because I had a professionally different point of view than a senior leader of the company. I have been with the company a little more than 2 years. About 6 months ago as I was returning from a 5 week FMLA I took because of the adoption of my daughter, I was told I was no longer going to be a part of the executive committee because ...
02/05/2009 | Category: Employment » Discrimination | State: Washington | #15159How would I help my godchild to become emancipated if her mother is abusing her?
My God-Daughter is 14 years old, will be 15 in 3 months. She has been brutally treated by her mother for many years. She ran away a couple of times, and ultimately her mother sent her to her father, who has been absent (in prison) for most of her life. He tried his best, I guess, but he couldn't handle her either, and has now washed his hands of her. She is currently still ...
02/05/2009 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: New York | #15158Can a cop do a 'protective sweep' of a vehicle just for a traffic violation?
Can a cop do a 'protective sweep' of a vehicle just for a traffic violation? In the definition it states that it must be 'During an arrest'. Can you please clarify all search rights and the conditions that have to be met for a cop to legally search your car in Los Angeles, CA?
02/04/2009 | Category: Criminal » Search and S... | State: California | #15157What is the best way to recover money owed to me for work done?
I made the custom window treatments, such as draperies and valances, for a house that was being remodeled. A designer worked directly with the customer, but she has not paid me in full for the work I did. The work was installed at the customer's residence on 25 September 2008, and the designer had 90 days to have me paid in full. As of today she still owes me approximately $...
02/04/2009 | Category: Judgment Liens | State: Washington | #15156Any chance of being sued for writing a check I could not cover?
I wrote some checks to a friend, but I didn't have that amount in my account and the bank returned the checks. Any chance to be sued and to go to prison if my friend doesn't take action?
02/04/2009 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Bad Checks | State: Illinois | #15155What type of transfer documents do I need to transfer the trust to my name as sole beneficiary?
My parents, grantor of a trust, both passed away last year. I am the sole beneficiary of the trust and the last living trustee. What type of transfer documents do I need to transfer the trust to my name as sole beneficiary? I need all documents to complete transfer. I have already filed proper documents as sole surviving child on property taxes with the County.
02/04/2009 | Category: Trusts | State: California | #15154When is the appropriate time to give a thirty day notice when moving?
I'm on a month-to-month rental which began on June 1, 2008. My agreement requires 30 day notice of cancellation. Can I send notification on any other day or must the 30 day period begin only on the first of a month?
02/04/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Arizona | #15153What is a Statutory Employee?
We are a mortgage company that employees originators. Since we are FHA lenders HUD requires these originators to be exclusively employed paid W-2 employees. We do not house any originators in our office. No different than a Real Estate Agent other than FHA requires the originator to be paid W-2. Would they be considered a Statutory Employee?
02/04/2009 | Category: Employment | State: Colorado | #15151