My brother would like to purchase my mothers house who just passed. We are to split it 50/50 and need to know how to do this.

Depending on how title to the property is held, there may be an estate needed. Be sure the real estate attorney you speak with has some experience...

What costs are there if a parent gives one child there house as a gift?

As my colleagues correctly point out, there is far more to this transaction than the cost of preparing and recording the deed. There are potential...

Criminal court

If you are indigent, you may request a Court-appointed attorney.

I loaned a person $3,000 Feburary 27,2009, and made him put in writing an agreement to pay me back. I have received nothing

Absent a contrary provision in the documents executed between yourself and the borrower, it appears this is a breach of contract, with a 6 year...

Can a bank repo my car for my personal loan being past due?

I qualify by saying that I have not reviewed any of your loan documents, and cannot offer a definitive answer in a public forum such as this one....

Law suit against Bank Of America

A lawsuit to compel the bank to close your loan is likely a very expensive fool's errand. An easier alternative is to take your business...

After 6 years of good performance and they are missing payments on thier private mortgage

Please give some serious thought to hiring a New York real estate attorney review the note and mortgage you hold. That attorney could help you...

How do I Get information about my own case from city court?

I am sorry to hear about your injuries and your difficulties getting this apparent criminal behavior prosecuted. Please give some thought to...

I have experience with this type of case. A case like you describe is fact dependent, and the legal standard is demanding. That said, a lawsuit is...

Can a landlord put out on the street without a court order after living at the address for 14 yrs rent free

My colleagues are correct. A landlord cannot regain possession of real property without a validly brought summary proceeding for possession and a...