Can you receive both a "special bequest" from a deceased relative and also a portion of the assets in real estate, stocks bonds,

You can receive a "specific bequest" as well as residual interest to other assets. This dual allowance is totally permissible. Notwithstanding,...

The Co-Op may mandate that you "bond" the stock certificate as it represents commercial paper and if someone locates the original stock and...

You likely have obtained valid title by operation of law via "adverse possession". Consult a local real estate attorney to see what the time...

Property title with a deficiency. Looking for a way to obtain title insurance without a quiet title action/ re-foreclosure.

Be sure to engage a local real estate attorney and a competent title company to help assist you. Defective foreclosure actions are impediments to...

What can I do about barking dogs

You should make deference to local noise ordinances and see if what you described rises to the level of a "nuisance" given all of the underlying...

Hello a new.company bought the apt complex I'm living in. I moved in Feb 2015 with a six month lease i renew it already while

Defer to the terms of the lease and see what provisions are in place regarding "security deposit" and landlord's "discretion to increase same"; and...

Felony conviction and renting a home

Irrespective of whether you utilize the services of an industry professional, if the landlord conducts a background check and/or has a rental...

Would it be illegal to use the money in the joint account to pay the bills at the house?

If the account is indeed a "joint account" that would mean that either your boyfriend or his father have absolute right to deposit/withdraw from...

How to avoid the sale? I have contacted the lawyer involved, and need some direction as to how to pursue going further.

Engage the Homeowner's Association...their counsel's contact information should be reflected on the Order.....and see if a mutually beneficial...

How do I locate the trustee of a real estate property on a deceased owner?

Have a title company run a "last deed of record search", as well as search the "Surrogates Court" records of your county for the premises. If...

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