Deed for our home was erroneously put "as and for her sole and separate equitable estate". What are the consequences of this?

At one time this could have been worse than it is now. And if the 'title company' prepared the deed, it was engaged in the unauthorized (=illegal)...

What kind of lawyer do I need to collect a debt.

A collections lawyer or general practice lawyer who also does collections would be your best bet. In your area there are great big collections...

Can ownership of a house left in a will be divided as a business as in 50-50.

In over 40 years of doing this job, your plan ends up in disaster over half the time. One child will want to live there and the other child will...

Don't do anything without consulting a probate lawyer. Don't worry about the late fees (or any impact the decedent's credit). There are dozens of...

Can I legally break a lease agreement in Fairfax county due to mold and other issues? I have only lived here one month.

Mr. Foltz is correct: You cannot simply break the lease - the risk that the court will disagree with your reason is too much. Your best bet is to...

Can I break my lease?

You cannot simply break the lease - the risk that the court will disagree with your reason is too much. Your best bet is to file a "Tenant's...

A lot of issues come to mind and you need to consult a land use lawyer in your area. For example: Is your interest the 'dominant' (uses the...

Can we legally be evicted?

Mr. Rafter is correct - and a month to month requires exactly that: a month's notice. While they can't evict you without going to court, them...

Can you get out of a deeded timeshare?

Timeshares are one of the worst consumer purchases to develop in the past 30 years. If it's a Virginia timeshare and it's been more than a week...

Do I have a case as a landlord?

You have two issues - moving without notice, which is a civil problem, and stealing/selling your appliances which is a criminal problem. Mr....