Inheritance/estate taxes on ancillary estate in Texas?

I am not licensed to practice law in Texas or Georgia, but in my experience when ancillary probate is administered, death taxes (i.e. inheritance...

Permission to use one's property is known as an "easement." The general rule in Pennsylvania is that, in order for an easement to be valid, it must...

I rented an apartment as-is. Are there any different laws for my situation that I need to be aware of?

You should provide your landlord with a list of defects/damages that you find in the apartment upon moving in. Include pictures with the list and...

Father in law passed away no will, one siblings name is on the mbile home. other siblings are estranged from father.

The short answer is no. If your father-in-law did not leave a will, then an administrator should be appointed to handle his estate. To accomplish...

My mother died recently and did have a will which stipulated 3 belongings go to my sister and the rest is split.

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with Attorney Whalen. You should seek the assistance of an attorney to probate your mother's will. Opening an...

Can I sell a US residential property I own?

The answer to your question is yes, you can sell the property. To start, you should contact an attorney and real estate agent in the city or county...

Eviction - no written notice just voicemail left on a cell phone a week ago asking for me to out by Oct 1

Your landlord must provide you written notice of eviction (often called a "notice to quit"). If the eviction is for failure to pay rent, then the...

There is no Pennsylvania statute that controls this issue. Some cities, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton, have enacted local...

How do we prevent our neighbor from encroaching on more of our property?

Mr. Tupitza has provided you with a great practical answer. Disputes between neighbors rarely end well, and by simply giving your neighbor...

Adverse possession may apply to the strip of land in question if your neighbor can show that he and the previous owners had actual, continuous,...