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Is there any circumstances under which a contract can be canceled after the cancellation period passed?

Richard's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

I think while the other answers have valid points your first step should be to have an attorney review the contract then see what options are...

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How do i go about appointing someone guardeinship of my son when and if something shall happen to me.

Richard's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

Best way would be to have a will prepared naming a guardian over the person, a successor guardian should the guardian fail to act, refuse to act or...

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Can i sue someone who has my money on a promised agreement to purchase and item for me when i only have texts to prove it?

Richard's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

you can sue. Text messages can be admissible, however, you will only succeed if the texts contain all the required elements to meet the legal...

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I've been renting a store for five years now without a lease.

Richard's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

Without a lease your tenancy can be terminated at any time on 30 days notice. Additionally, your rent can be increased on 30 days notice. On the...

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Are verbal agreements noticed in this situation? Would my brother win the case.

Richard's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Your brother has a couple of problems. First, the statute of frauds requires that contracts involving more than $500 need to be in writing. Second,...

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Does house have to be brought down to heirs before selling or can executor sell and disperse the money?

Richard's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

If all the beneficiaries of the Will agree then the house can be sold by the executor and the proceeds disbursed to the beneficiaries in accordance...

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My property butts up to a high voltage powerline and the power company has cut down trees on MY property, can they do this

Richard's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Assuming the power company has an easement to go onto your property to maintain their lines then yes they woul have the right to cut down trees. ...

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I made an offer for the short sale house and even got a counter offer from the bank. But bank again decide to go up with price

Richard's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Yes, the bank does not have to consent to a short sale. They do their own appraisals and try and get as much as they can. Your contract should be...

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We signed a contract on a house

Richard's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

It depends on what is in your contract, but generally if the crack was not there at the time you signed the contract and it is not normal wear and...

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Neighbors cleared the lot next door, they removed stone wall and went 8-10 ft on our side. what can I do?

Richard's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Hire a real estate attorney. If you don't do anything the neighbor could claim ownership of the land through adverse possession with the passage of...