I need someone to look over some loan documents

Your local bar association has a referral service: http://www.mcba.org/Public/Referral/

The Marines have nothing to do with this. Semper Fidelis.

Land purchase offer shenanigans...

Fool you once, shame on them. Fool you twice, shame on you.

Apartment rental problem

Well, he *DID* take care of it. I agree with the others. Unless your apartment is so unique and so centrally located within Cortland, NY that...

Is it a law in Westchester County, NY that a tenant must give a W-9 with one's social security number on it to the landlord?

No law, but they do need that to report the interest on your deposit to the IRS.

What can eventually happen to this house?

What does grandma want? As much as I hear what you're saying, I bet the other 8 grandkids would also like own the house. Upon grandma's demise...

There is cat hair through out the apartment even after cleaning. Should apartment management replace carpet?

I agree with the others - to both your posts - retain counsel. Alternatively, you might consider getting a cat of your own.

I'm facing eviction

You could retain counsel, but that's going to cost more money you don't have. In the end, you should find a place you can afford - or someone with...

I am the sole beneficiary of my husbands estate. The Will has been in probate for 9 months and now his ex is filing a claim.

I agree with the others - and you should discuss this with your attorney - but something you said is not sitting right with me. If you're not on...

Do you have to go to probate court to transfer property from a deceased spouse ?

Even though they were in his name, were you married at the time he acquired them?