If there is not $20,000 worth of exempt property in the estate, is the surviving spouse paid cash from the estate?

Yes they are, and I've been involved in a number of estates where exactly that happened. If this is an active estate and you are administrator,...

Can a dealership demand a new loan contract be signed due to their iinability to make good on the first set of financial terms?

This happens frequently. I'll bet that buried in the contract is a provision that says the dealer will 'sell' the contract to some financial...

How do I get a refund from my timeshare?

Yep. It happens. That's why lawyers always advise reading contracts before signing them. And 99.5% of the people don't do it. What you didn't say...

Short answer: Yes, the text messages will be accepted to support your claim as to the agreement. HOWEVER, you probably cannot take your cell...

Do I have to probate my dad's estate in order to transfer the mortgage into my mom's name if he died intestate?

If you hadn't realized it, the mortgage company is stupid (they all are). Don't do anything except pay the loan. And why did you transfer your...

What steps do you take to get an Executor expunged from the estate and Accountsif they are showing favoritism and Prejudice amon

Mr. Farr is correct - you need a lawyer to represent you. If the estate already has a lawyer, DO NOT go to them as they have a conflict -- get a...

Can i proceed with a "pay or quit" notice if my tenant has my rent in an escrow account?

The tenant has a lawyer - why don't you? Hire one immediately. It looks as if the tenant is playing games with you as well - forget about...

How do I report unlawful ousters and threatened unlawful ousters and to whom?

Mr. Rafter is correct. In addition, if the landlord changed your locks, or locked you out WITHOUT going to court then there could be civil...

Can this lien be collected upon?

You have tried to tell the story but left out a number of critical details. You need to go to an experienced real estate lawyer and have them...

If I have no lease, but haven't paid rent in 6mos and am under eviction notice, do I owe all the rent?

Short answer: yes you owe the rent. Whether or not it's doubled is another issue.