I am purchasing a house and need to break my lease. Can the landlord charge me a re-tenanting fee and also the remaining rents ?
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Answered on August 31, 2018
I assume from your question that you have a written lease with some time remaining on it. You really should make an appointment with an attorney...
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In the State of Rhode Island, who pay for legal fees in a partition action? Can the judge order them paid by the losing party?
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Answered on August 29, 2018
Since you asked the question in the context of probate and you identify the owners as heirs, I assume that there may be an open estate. If so, the...
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My father passed away with no will. Please read situation and provide my recourse please?
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Answered on August 29, 2018
My sympathies on the loss of your Dad. I suggest that you make an appointment to meet with an attorney as soon as possible. be prepared at the...
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What are reasonable Attorney fees to handle all the steps required to probate a will?
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Answered on August 24, 2018
It is difficult to estimate a total cost without knowing more about the estate and beneficiaries. Generally a probate is handled on an hourly...
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In the event that my much older boyfriend passes away does his ex-wife get any of his money in his bank??
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Answered on August 23, 2018
The ex-wife has no legal rights simply by virtue of her status as an ex-wife. She is no longer a legal heir of your boyfriend. By the same token,...
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Are you required to hire a lawyer to handle the process of probating a will?
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Answered on August 23, 2018
Anyone is entitled to attempt to navigate the probate process on their own, but I certainly wouldn't advise it. The Executor is a fiduciary with an...
My uncle passed away leaving a will leaving everything to me and my husband. Can any other members of the family contest will?
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Answered on August 23, 2018
The simple answer to your question is "YES". Anyone has the right to contest a will. The more important question is what is the likelihood that a...
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An 8x12 patch of grass separates my neighbors and my driveway. The lawn is my neighbors property.
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Answered on August 14, 2018
If you take it upon yourself to cut your neighbor's lawn, he may call the police and ask that you be charged with trespassing. I would not suggest...
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Need to know as executor listed in will for my boyfriend do I need to file probate?
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Answered on August 11, 2018
My condolences. Items given to his son before he died are not subject to probate. Whether you need a probate for those assets left to you depends...
Is a surviving husband entitled to a life estate interest due to the right to live in the house owned by his deceased wife?
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Answered on August 11, 2018
It is simply not possible to answer this question based on the information provided. The trust must be reviewed to provide an answer. I suggest an...
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