If a hot tub malfunctioned and cause a devastating house fire, can the homeowners sue the company?

A Maryland perspective--If you received payment from your insurance company, then your claims against third-parties for causing the fire now belong...

Can I bypass Mom's Estate (the contingent beneficiary of Dad's IRA), since both had the same terms/heirs listed in their wills?

Sorry, but no. Probate is necessary. But it is likely that this must only pass through Dad's estate, as the contingent beneficiary predeceased him...

Yes. Once the courts jurisdiction is triggered, the process of digging out information may begin. The conference may oray not produce limitations,...

Don't waste the time. Go right to a real dispute resolving mechanism, like the home improvement commission, arbitration or court!

A common issue here in Baltimore. Ancient fence lines are evidence in adverse possession cases, but there may also be evidence of permission in the...

My father died suddenly and has not updated his will in 32 years to include me and my 2 brothers. Are we entitled to anything?

Wills often have language that anticipates the growth of a family. Read the Will carefully for this language.

Can an adult child be added to a parent's deed, thus owner at parent's death, without affecting the taxes of the property?

Your questions contains several issues that you have not yet recognized. For instance does it make financial sense for the parent to gift the house...

My husband filed a chapter 11 to avoid going to trial inMD. Here in MI he received a a subpoena to appear at the MD court .

Your facts are a bit thin to provide a full answers. But a bankruptcy filing by a business does not excuse an individual employed by that business...

How can I take ownership of a house that belongs to know one?

No such thing. Dead owners mean estates. And adverse possession will take 21 years to ripen. There are ways to search out the current owners and...

Who is responsible for the house of a decedent whose estate was never opened?

The woman's rights depend on her status as a tenant. And if you have an unregistered rental property in Baltimore City that is not registered...