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What can happen to my friends? Is there a way to find out if the state owns the property? Is this illegal

Carol's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

Is this illegal?? You tell me - your friend is going to commit breaking and entering; trespassing; fraudulent conveyance of a property (fake...

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Does my deceased father's sister have more legal rights then his estranged children?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

I am sorry for his passing - and that on top of that, you have this issue to deal with. On the face of it, this does not appear to be legal for...

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Why would it be fair to distribute a business and not average what this will make in a lifetime how fair is that and also a home

Carol's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

This is obviously upsetting to you, but unfortunately, your question is not entirely clear. As mentioned by my colleagues, you really will need to...

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I can't get my sister to give me a copy of my mothers will

Carol's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

Yes, you absolutely have rights, however, you will not benefit from those rights by posting to an open forum. You need to contact a probate...

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I would like to add my son and daughter's names To my home deed.

Carol's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

If this property is your homestead and you receive tax exemptions because it is your homestead, you run the risk of losing all or part of the...

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My dad was name in his family trust, his dad died in 1997 mother died in 2007. my dad was told he was kicked out of trust?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

Well, you did the right thing in taking the trust to an attorney who can review it and then advise you as to your rights and any remedies still...

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Can I sue the seller or the participant for improper disposal of construction material on my property?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

Without knowing more than is included in the question you ask, my first guess would be "no". That, of course, is assuming that the dumping occurred...

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What does "No Witness To Will" mean?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

It means no one witnessed your half brother sign the will, which makes it invalid in the State of Florida, unless it was drafted with all the will...

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Do debts owed to an individual automatically transfer to an estate upon death

Carol's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

As Attorney Dennis states, it really depends upon the nature of the agreement between you and your friend. But, most likely, the answer is "yes" -...

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Is there anything legally we can do about our septic tank filling up with rain water. This is the 2nd time and still not fixed.

Carol's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

Is your home in a new development, or did you hire a contractor to custom build on your lot? Most contractors offer an express warranty on new...

Carol Anne Johnson's Answers (3218)

What can happen to my friends? Is there a way to find out if the state owns the property? Is this illegal

Does my deceased father's sister have more legal rights then his estranged children?

Why would it be fair to distribute a business and not average what this will make in a lifetime how fair is that and also a home

I can't get my sister to give me a copy of my mothers will

I would like to add my son and daughter's names To my home deed.

My dad was name in his family trust, his dad died in 1997 mother died in 2007. my dad was told he was kicked out of trust?

Can I sue the seller or the participant for improper disposal of construction material on my property?

What does "No Witness To Will" mean?

Do debts owed to an individual automatically transfer to an estate upon death

Is there anything legally we can do about our septic tank filling up with rain water. This is the 2nd time and still not fixed.