A landscaper is insisting we have a verbal contract for services. If there has been no time or date scheduled, is it binding?

An oral contract must contain all of the terms to be binding including work to be performed, price and time. Also due to the statue of frauds...

What Steps to Take In the Absence of a POA/Guardianship or Will?

In the absence of a will the laws of intestacy control. You must see an estates attorney and file papers to be Appointed as administrator of the...

CAN I HAVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY NOTARIZED IN NEW YORK AND USE IT IN WASHINGTON, DC AND NEW YORK? MY MOTHER IS IN HOSPITAL IN DC.

If your mother is in DC and you want the power of attorney now, she must sign the power in DC and it must be notarized at the time she signs it in...

Does a general power of attorney have more jurisdiction if her husband passes?

The powers granted in a durable power of attorney do not increase as a result of the passing of the grantor. Actually, the opposite it true in...

Timeshare foreclosed

The bankruptcy petition by the owner will not do anything for you. The bankruptcy petition will seek to discharge unsecured debts of the owner and...

Whether and how you can terminate a guaranty of payment (or collection) depends on the written terms of the guaranty. Generally, the guaranty will...

Landlord threatening with eviction

Since the unit is a condo, in addition to the lease there are probably also house rules and regulations which govern what can and can not be done. ...

Is my contingency retainer agreement a standard one? Is it typical for a client to pay for expert witnesses etc.

While it is not standard practice to establish an escrow account to pay for disbursements it is standard practice to make it the client's...

Can my landlord stop the lease because I have animals and on the lease I am not allowed?

In general, if the lease agreement prohibits you from having pets then you are in breach of the lease agreement. The landlord can seek an eviction...

What does it take to be removed as a guarantor on a lease ? The lease was signed in 2004. The lease term was from 2004-2006.

This all depends on the type of guaranty and the wording of same. You should consult with an attorney and bring a copy of the guaranty with you.