Technically, the home is property of his estate, and if he has any unpaid creditors, it could be subject to their claims. Likewise, if he owes any...

Can I recover the locksmith charges?

Most people change locks as soon as they purchase a new house. You'd probably have a tough row to hoe on this one. If he doesn't have the keys...

Will I be able to avoid probate?

Basically, yes, unless other assets appear which are only in his name. (... and if they are small, non-real estate assets, a Voluntary...

What core expenses am I obligated to pay when I co-own a house with a sibling?

It would be reasonable that co-owners share the basic expenses of a co-owned house, which would include not only the real estate taxes, property...

Is there anything that can be done realistically at this point for my situation to attempt to get what was taken from me?

Typically, the testator or testatrix (persons making their last wills) choose who will be the executor - the person they want to carry out their...

Eviction notice ro quit. MGL 186 12

In the old days, if you were an heir, and entitled to an interest in a decedent's real estate, your interest was deemed to have been passed at the...

If im working on getting the rest of my deposit threw a small claims case should i cash the money order the landlord mailed tous

Barring any agreement by a party that a payment is being accepted as as a full and complete settlement of an outstanding dispute, depositing a...

In rent to own situation in NH is the new owner responsible for old light bill?

Echoing the answer of the other attorney, unless specifically agreed to in advance, a tenant would not be responsible for a pre-existing bill. As...

My Mother house was just sold?

It's not clear what you mean. If you received a check from a real estate closing, and it isn't made payable to you, you'd need to ask for the...

Verbal promise given to secure a business lease is broken?

As the other attorney indicated, all facts will need to be considered in order to give legal advice in a particular situation. Sometimes "maybe"...