What recourse do I have if a contractor substituted a "knock-off" tile for a brand name that we had in the contract. I owe him.

If you don't pay him he can (and most likely will) put a mechanic's lien on your home. That said, if he breached the contract, then you may have...

Best way to handle estate planning

IF YOU DO WHAT YOU ARE SUGGESTING YOU WILL LOSE YOUR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION!!! Contact a good estates planning attorney - you need to put the home in...

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Regarding trusts: If the decedent distributed all assets to a trust, how can a creditor make a claim for an unpaid debt?

There are many, many different types of trusts out there - many that provide protection against creditors. Without reviewing the trust document to...

Am I legally bind to renew my apartment lease with the real estate broker?

You really have to read the agreement with your broker. If it states that you have to pay upon renewal, then you will have to pay. What are the...

Can I charge my sister rent?

Actually, she has a complete right to possession of the property as a tenant in common. If she has repudiated YOUR right to also come onto the...

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My father lived in a 55 and over community until he had to go to a nursing home. His 3 children had to get him on Medicaid

The moment your father died, Medicaid had to issue to the estate a "creditor notice" of what is due for the Medicaid services that he received that...

My sister, who is disabled with 3 boys, owes money to Social Security. Can she go to jail if she doesnt pay?

Most likely, no. However, she cannot ignore the letter. She really needs to hire a good disability attorney to help her with this as SSA MAY allow...

Tenant just sent written notice re: early lease term-6months remain to lease. No permission to vacate early nor waiver of lease.

I answered this question already, but want to add that you also need your attorney to review the lease and see what the stipulations are regarding...

Tenant just sent written notice re: early lease term-6months remain to lease. No permission to vacate early nor waiver of lease.

I am going to answer your last question first - yes, you definitely should hire a real estate attorney who is licensed in the jurisdiction where...