How should I best remedy this situation that I believe is a lack of formal paperwork on their part as well as my ignorance?

Your relationship with your landlord is governed by your lease. Your rent is what your lease says it is, so unless there is a clause that says it...

Ive had cox for almost 2 years. They spontaneously increased my TV service cost. Did they break they break our legal contract?

Counsel is correct that you need to look at the contract. In my experience cable/internet contracts are usually for a couple of years and they...

A subpoena to a non-resident non-party isn't enforceable. The rules that apply to jurisdiction over a non-resident party do not apply to...

If my grandma has control of the estate, can she choose to auction the house even though my brother and I don't want to?

I'm sorry you lost your parents. As for your question, how the trustee (grandma) conducts business on behalf of the trust is typically spelled out...

Can I dispute this payment request for a 6 year old debt?

Sounds like there is possibly already a judgment if the attorney is already talking about a wage garnishment. If there is a judgment the five year...

How can I make a property owner responsible for damages caused by his dead trees? Can I put a lien on his property?

There isn't a bright line rule in Maryland regarding damage caused by dead trees. If the owner knew about the condition of the trees and did not...

"What type of lawyer is needed?" and "Do I contact a lawyer in my State or In the State, where my father's estate was filed?"

You want an attorney in the state where the estate was opened. If the estate was opened in Maryland you can search for it at the Maryland Register...

Is there any potential liability if I unlock the residence for the sheriff as requested to assist with the property levy?

The Virginia Code allows an officer to break open the dwelling during the day after first demanding admittance of the occupant. So if the debtor...

Should we give the other side copies of all documents before we use them in trial if they connect to interrogatory answers?

If it is small claims court there is no discovery. You just show up and offer your documents. Having a copy for the other side is probably a good...

Do all witnesses leave the courtroom?

Yes, often attorneys will ask for the witnesses to leave the courtroom and it will apply to both sides. The plaintiff or defendant does not have...