Legal Questions and Answers
What type of deed if needed for my mother to leave her children her home upon her death?
My Mother has terminal lung cancer and has put a will together with me as the executor of her estate. There is only a home involved that is worth approx. $115,000 although $50,000 is owed on the home. Mother's wishes would be that her home is sold and all belongings and divided amongst the 6- children. My question is, in Michigan should there be a quit claim deed completed? An...
05/12/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Michigan | #4535Who is responsible for payment of the remaining lease if my boyfriend wants out?
My boyfriend and I signed a lease on our apartment together, and one day he decides he wants to leave no notice or anything. Is he still responsible for his half of the rent or am I held accountable?
05/12/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Illinois | #4534Is there some way my daughter can have her criminal charges expunged after completing sentencing?
My 18 year old daughter was arrested for shop lifting. The value of the shirts was $60.00. She received a Class B Misdemeanor and will go to court May 15. I have heard that if she pays the fine the charge will stay on her record if she takes probation it would come off her record at the end of probation, is this correct? This is her first offense and has not been in any other ...
05/12/2007 | Category: Criminal | State: Texas | #4533What can I do with my child whom I have filed unruly charges against?
I have filed un-ruly charges on my 14 year old son. This is the second time. The first time we just met with a mediator of the court and nothing was imposed. If again nothing is done as a parent what rights do I have? There is not physical abuse involved. He is un-ruly, disrespectul, very verbally abusive, does not follow the rules at home, has other minors in my home while I...
05/12/2007 | Category: Minors | State: Ohio | #4532What are my options if my psychologist acted improperly and my complaints have been ignored?
Two-and-a-half years ago four individuals, including myself, filed ethics complaints against a local psychologist. These ethics complaints were filed with the State Board of Psychologists. Three of the complainants were employees of this psychologist. Our allegations ranged from sexual harassment in and out of the workplace to falsifying personality testing. The other com...
05/12/2007 | Category: Healthcare | State: Louisiana | #4529Am I still required to pay child support during the summer visitation?
My ex and I were divorced September of 2006 under GA law. I pay child support for one child and live out of state. I was inquiring if during my summer visitation rights when my son is with me, am I still required to pay child support for the time my ex is not supporting the child.
05/12/2007 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Georgia | #4528How do I correct something wrong on my credit report?
I had an outstanding bill owed to the gas company that went to collections and was paid by me to the collection company over 2 years ago. When I went to get the gas bill put in my name at my new residence I was told that the bill was still out standing. I have proof of payment in the form of a reciept from the collection agency. What can be done to correct it with them and on ...
05/12/2007 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Pennsylvania | #4527Who is responsible for moving items of private property to repair gas lines?
Both my wife and I are disabled. We are raising five grandchildren. We barely make it from month to month. There's a gas line that comes across our property within 20 or 30 feet of our back door. I have a utility building, a car shelter, trees, and flowers. I was told by a company official that they plan to dig up the line and do repair work. I explained to them that I wasn't a...
05/12/2007 | Category: Oil Gas and Minerals | State: North Carolina | #4526Is a hand written and signed bill of sale not notarized acceptable in court?
Is a hand written and signed bill of sale (by both parties) and not notarized acceptable in the court of law. Are there any states where a bill of sale is not acceptable in court unless it is notarized? In particular, will a non-notarized bill of sale be acceptable in Arizona's courts?
05/12/2007 | Category: Contracts » BuySell Agre... | State: Arizona | #4525When my brother passes would I have to pay probate costs as beneficiary of his estate?
My brother does not own real estate. He only owns a car and has about $450,000 in 401k & $100,000 in life insurance. I am the named beneficary of these 2 accounts. When he dies, will I have to go to court and pay probate costs on these funds (he has no will at this time? If yes, what are the probate costs? Would a living revocable trust avoid probate cost? Would a living...
05/12/2007 | Category: Trusts | State: Virginia | #4524