If you owe a creditor $ and they have your title and I want to file for bankruptcy. Can they take my car?

The short answer is "it depends." When a debtor files bankruptcy, the debtor is allowed to claim either federal or state exemptions to protect...

Mr. Murray poses an interesting scenario, and I agree, not only that it's possible, but also that it's pretty devious. Ultimately, it's common for...

Attorney holding money on estate settlement

As my colleague stated, you should consult with the attorney and ask for a written explanation of the answers to your questions. If you telephone...

Help! My dead brother's house is actually my dead grandparents'

Succinctly, you're most likely going to need to go through the probate process in the Surrogate's Court of the county where the property is located...

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Hi! I have a question about a writing contract.

The short answer is "it depends." You need to read your contract to see what it says about how its terms may be amended. You also need to see...

My neighbor built a fence one foot towards them from the property line. Do I have to let them come in my yard for maintain it?

From a "letter of the law" perspective, there might be a civil cause of action for trespass to land, or a criminal cause of action for trespassing....

Can a landlord not but a furnace in you home

Under New York State law, every residential landlord is required to provide a tenant with a habitable living space (i.e., Warranty of...

Do I have a Realistate Fraud Case?

There's quite a bit missing, fact wise, to determine whether there is a case, on what grounds, and against whom. For example, if your attorney...

Was renting a house with mold in it. Wife had medical emergency because of it. Has to move. Do I have any legal recourse

You might. However, you will likely need to have the home tested not only to verify mold presence, but the type of mold, and whether the type of...

My landlord is choosing to evict me, because he claims I keep him up at night walking. He demands I pay rent after 30 day notice

First, a judge wouldn't sign a 30-day notice. Second, unless there's a lease that specifies the terms and conditions under which the landlord has...