A contractor removed a tree from the ground in my yard now I am getting water in basement.

It depends on where the water is coming from. If the contractor ruptured a water pipe while removing the tree, then it *should be* his...

Property Law Question--Neighbor's Shrubs

Without researching the case law, I would argue that you are doing nothing more than remedying a continuing trespass. Think about it this way,...

What can be done with inheritance money that helps protect assets?

Under Maryland law, inheritances are exlcuded from marital property in the event of a divorce. However, it is possible to *gift* that money to...

I have just turned 18. Can my parents withhold my paycheck?

Well, I've learned through the years that parents are usually right. Anyhow, your parents couldn't stop you from taking the extracuricular...

Can a NY lawyer file in NY courts using the address of the DC law firm that has hired him/her?

I don't know about New York, but I have used my Maryland address for anything filed in Maryland, Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C. All of my...

A fast food place near where i live starts rumors about the customers that go in there. the ysay they cannot read, have no

The easiest thing you could do is cease being a customer of this eatery. Since you will no longer be a customer, they will no longer say any of...

As stated by attorney Rick, the answer depends entirely on the language in the lease itself. However, if there is an existing lease when someone...

If there is not enough money to cover bills in an estate and the son has inherited the home valued at $500,000, is he liable?

It depends on how he "inherited" the house. Was it in the Will that gave the house to him? Was it in the deed that he would get the house? It is...

What are the tax implications of starting a business near the end of the year?

Income must be reported in the year it was earned. The only tax problems I could foresee are the yearly LLC filing fees, but they are minimal...

Can I get sued and or arrested if I sent nude pics of my ex-boyfriend to his family?

If you did this, you will likely get sued. Please don't do this, as you are only asking for trouble. *** I proudly serve clients throughout...