How can I be bought out in a joint tenancy with right of survivorship?

There are three separate issues: (1) ownership (2) liability on the mortgage and (3) whether selling to your partner triggers 'due on sale' in the...

Can you legally be fired if you have a garnishment against your paycheck?

Maybe. I'm answering this is from memory and is subject to double-checking. The general rule is that a person cannot be fired for a single...

Real estate

I have no clue what your question is. Tell the story in short sentences so we can try to understand your problem.

Do I have to give more than a 30 day notice to vacate?

The general rule is that you have to give a full rental period notice - As Ms Beavers said, notice dated April 17 would be effective May 31. (and...

Do I have to leave my electricity on for 5 days after my lease is up as sent to me in writing by my landlord?

As the other two have said, your LEASE governs here, legally. Practically - assume that you have left the unit perfectly clean - no damages and...

Whether the arrangement is permitted is an issue for Norfolk zoning laws. It is not unlawful under landlord-tenant law and if you have no...

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Dad added our sis onto his accounts and life insurance shortly before he died. His will says divide it, can she keep it all?

I hate to say it, but this happens a lot. My colleagues are correct - you need to see a lawyer about whether or not there is undue influence in...

How can we find his will and is there any chance that the estate will not end up going to the biological father?

A $600,000 estate, disputed, and there's no lawyer? You need one - this is too complex for a response on a forum like this. There are arguments...

Mother died intestate with a separated missing husband. How do I get the home in my name instead of his?

Mr. Kreitzer is correct - you need an attorney to help you with this. It's very complicated and fact dependent. There is no way you can 'do it...

Can I use a lawyer in my home state to help me or should I use one in the state where the estate is?

Mr. Dezio is correct - you can't 'change' the will. If a clause is subject to interpretation you can ask the court to interpret it. And you...