How do we handle a situation with a leaky mobile home roof that the landlord knew about before we moved in?

Usually, if the landlord will not or cannot remedy a situation like this, the tenant would either demand a rent concession or sue for rent...

"Reading of the will" is mostly a ceremonial gesture, with little if any legal effect in most states. However, if you and/or the beneficiaries of...

My dad died and he left a paper leaving me in charge of everything he has but also gave me his truck ?

Unless the document you refer to is a testamentary instrument that meets the statutory requirements of North Carolina, it has no legal effect and...

No, strictly speaking, but please allow a local wills lawyer to help you prepare a self-proving affidavit, in addition to looking over what you...

HOW TO CHANGE NAME OF EXECUTOR

If she consults with a local wills or estate planning lawyer, she will receive advice about executing a codicil to the will, or updating and...

My b/f died before he could change his will to me. He was in the process of changing it to me. I'm in IL. Do I have rights?

Unfortunately, it appears that you do not have a viable claim against your late boyfriend's estate; his wishes as expressed in the recorded...

Should apartment security guards be allowed to park and flash their lights on someone for several minutes without speaking?

I agree that it was probably "not the best way to go about it," but this is entirely legal. It is likely that, for some reason or another, the...

Would I be considered an heir?

You could be their beneficiary if they named you as such in a will, trust, or non-probate asset, but in most states, absent a will, legal...

No social security number is needed to devise property to a beneficiary under a will or trust. It is possible that the social security numbers...

Is a formal court request required to withdraw an attorney from my case with the volkswagon civil lawsuit. Explain process.

I agree with Attorneys Wall and Weiss. You can get out at any time, subject to the lawyer being paid for actual services rendered up to the point...