We totally compensated the property seller. Can his agent claim his loss from us?

It is unclear whether you are presently represented by an attorney. If you are, you should speak with him or her - the attorney would have a...

What is the best way to select a lawyer to help liquidate estate amongst three surviving siblings?

Echoing the answers of the other attorneys here, you want to be comfortable with the attorney you choose, and potentially, your siblings will want...

Generally, "conveyance" in common law, English-speaking countries refers to transferring title to real estate. "Freehold" suggests that it is not...

What taxes do noncitizens pay?

If you are talking about federal taxes, and citizenship, the U.S. reserves the right to tax U.S. citizens pretty much anywhere - however, there are...

New internet startup needs advice

Your best and easiest step to reduce legal liability would be to contact a good business attorney - there are so many potential pitfalls here that...

How do I separate my personal cash from company cash when I am the sole proprietor of an LLC?

You should talk to your accountant, but does it really make sense to generate "phantom" income that you would have to pay taxes on by charging your...

My company closed it's doors so I rolled over my 401k, I just found out the Qdro was not done from 10 yrs ago, what do I do now?

If a mistake has been made that you weren't aware of, and you are willing to correct it (probably at your legal expense), you could let your ex...

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I hired a programmer (developer) to create my website. I need them to sign a legal agreement showing I own 100% of the code?

It is not unusual for business persons to know that they should get a written agreement to protect the business for a specific situation - but the...

How can I assure that my startup, in direct competition with my current Cali based employer, be in the clearing of being sued?

Well, to be 100% sure, don't violate any of the terms of the noncompete, if you signed one. In any event, don't use any trade secrets, customer...

Does a probate attorney have to file the paper work for petition to be administrator of my brothers estate?

Technically, no. But probate can easily be complicated, and there is personal liability for the "personal representative" if proper procedure...