Can your roommate withhold your medication for money

If you owe her money, and she has agreed to release your property to her if you pay her, then just pay up! If you believe that you do NOT owe her...

I just became a co-owner of a house via a quit claim deed from my son who was the original. Do I have the right to use the home

Sigh. The police try to enforce the laws even if they don't understand them entirely. Yes, you have rights to the home. But, she is in...

Is the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's actually an honorary organization with membership given to any licensed lawyer?

NAELA is a widely-known membership organization for which member-attorneys pay to become involved. Basically, any elder-law attorney can pay the...

My wife "owes" $3500 to SS for making too much over the "limit" last year. 9 letters from SS say something different each time.

She "feels" she owes? She needs to determine EXACTLY how much she made in excess of the limits imposed by SSA in the months which resulted in an...

A contract to lease is not a lease. You have the right to refuse this. If you believe that you will have more parties willing to rent your unit,...

Everyone says get a lawyer, get a lawyer, after you win a lottery jackpot. However, no one ever says what kind of lawyer ?

First off, CONGRATULATIONS! Second, you want a good estate planning attorney in your area who is experienced and knowledgeable in tax law and...

Asking questions on AVVO.com, are the Attorneys aware that not everyone can afford the expense of an attorney, an just because..

I'm sorry you experienced a snarky response to your earlier question. Unfortunately, most lawyers cannot afford to take on a court case without...

Do I have rights to property in probate?

How unfortunate! If, as you say, the property was owned by both in either Joint Tenancy with right to survivorship or (most likely) tenancy by the...

What type of attorney do I need?

It depends. You don't say how long ago you purchased or what the problem is with the property. If it was issued a certificate of occupancy, can I...

Elder Care Attorney: If a married person becomes ill needing nursing home care what happens to the assets of the well spouse?

What is not generally known to attorneys outside of Florida is that Florida is one of only two states that allows a spouse to refuse to pay for the...