Why they increase my rent from 1200 to 1800?

Unless the unit is subject to rent regulation (i.e., rent control, rent stabilization), then the landlord is free to increase the rent at the end...

My father died without a will & now my stepmom don't want to give me his tools. What can I do?

Your stepmother should file an administration proceeding in the Surrogate's Court to open an estate for your father. If she does not, you can do...

If someone filed an estate proceeding in the Surrogate's Court in the county where your grandfather died, you can order a copy of his will (if he...

You should retain counsel in the states where he owned assets. If he died intestate (i.e., without a will) and owned assets in Massachusetts, then...

Medicaid is entitled to recover from your mother's estate. If there were no assets in her name, then there is nothing to collect against, and...

Under the circumstances, your mother probably won't qualify to serve. One of the children, perhaps you, should apply to be...

I am the trustee and my mom's house (paid in full) is in the Trust. Am I able to get a Home Equity loan on that house ?

Usually, the trust document gives the trustee the power to mortgage property. Also, the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law grants that power to...

A company formed in New York has an official business name on file with the state's Department of State. It may then use and register certain...

Small cell tower nuisance outside my bedroom window!

Where a party substantially interferes with an owner’s private use or enjoyment of his property and the conduct is intentional and unreasonable or...

Was the property partitioned into two separate parcels – where your mother owns one parcel and your brother owns the other? In that situation, it...