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I am planning on selling my house in Mount airy Maryland and am being asked to sign a dual agency agreement, am I at risk?
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Answered on January 12, 2015
This is not the traditional dual agency disclosure, and it doesn't really describe the issue. But you should share all the documents with a lawyer...
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House I live in has led
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Answered on January 12, 2015
First, if you rent the house check with Baltimore City and see if the landlord has a "lead certificate." And if you have medical records relating...
Does a will always override spousal rights?
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Answered on January 12, 2015
This is the third or fourth related question you have posted. It suggests you should meet with a lawyer in Cecil County. You are likely to get...
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Is a spouse responible for all debt when partner dies? Medical also? Debt before marriage?
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Answered on January 12, 2015
No. The partner is only responsible for joint debt. Anything owed by the decedent becomes a claim against the Estate, and is paid out of Estate...
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My husband and his siblings own property that was passed down to them from their mother. If he passes away will I get his share?
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Answered on January 08, 2015
Not necessarily. It depends on what the deed says that should have been passed out of probate. Upon his death it is possible that his share could...
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If I start another foreclosure auction and my debtor files for bankruptcy for the 4th time in less than a year, may I proceed?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
First, the auctioneer can hire his own lawyer. Second, it is the Automatic Stay that is imposed by operation of law upon the filing of any petition...
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My dog was wrongfully taken! Am I taking the right actions?
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Answered on January 06, 2015
Since a dog is personal property, consult a lawyer about filing an action for "replevin." This asks the court to determine who gets possession of...
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Is it hard and expensive to add wife to the deed of my house, and also to remove my parents name from the deed. Which is better?
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Answered on January 06, 2015
The question is "better for whom?" What are you trying to accomplish? Did our parents lend money toward the purchase, and are you going to buy...
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How to get a default judgment I did not know of set aside, after some months
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Answered on January 04, 2015
You need counsel admitted in Virginia to help with access to their courts. Only a Virginia court can revise or set aside its own judgment. And...
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What kind of representation should we be looking for? Business or real estate lawyer? or other practice?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
Congratulations on your venture! You should consult with counsel who understand real property, zoning and development, contracts, construction and...