My grandmother passed 12/19/2014. She didn't leave a will nor can we find her paperwork for anything she own.

Living in a nursing home is expensive. If she did some elder planning, then some of her assets may have been gifted or placed into a trust years...

House Deed

If your father’s name was on the deed without any qualifying language, then he owned the house outright. The moment that he died, by operation of...

A contractor is threatening to put a lien on my house over a bill dispute what kind of lawyer do i need to get

You should speak to an attorney who understands the lien law, contractor agreements, negotiation, and litigation. Whether the person can file a...

Civil Trespass CAFO Farm

The first issue that you described deals with surface water runoff. Your rights will depend on several factors. The second issue deals with...

Where can we find a professional litigation negotiator?

You are looking for a mindset more than a label. There are different styles of negotiating. The type that you require depends on the...

Do we need a legal will done if we do not own anything? Do we need a will to mention our life insurance information?

I think it is a good idea for each of you to have a simple will. When one of you dies, the other will receive the benefits of the decedent’s life...

Is it unwise to purchase an undeveloped, residential piece of property and only receive a quitclaim deed?

The deed that a purchaser receives at a tax deed auction is not a warranty deed or bargain and sale deed that one usually receives in a private...

Can I give my son a quit claim deed for a plot of land I own in Florida, without going to Florida?

Yes. On the second page of the deed, there should be a place for the owner to sign if the owner is outside of the state. Have a Florida attorney...

The lender will decide whether the form of the deed is sufficient to serve as collateral. In New York, a bargain and sale deed with covenants is...

I want to know if my husband took a home equity loan on my house.

If the deed is in your name, then only you can encumber it with a lien. Any sophisticated lender will investigate the title because it would serve...