Short sale surprises....

Marshall is correct. While the listing agent typically gets their commission from the Seller (or in the case of the short sale, the bank), the...

What can i do if i been scammed out of my money in to renting a home the was never really avaibile?

Two things; 1) use a licensed Realtor or legitimate rental organization to rent your next home/apartment from, and 2) contact the Attorney...

Does a stock brokerage account that is an irrevoc trust relate back to the original trust if brokerage can't find trust papers?

You need a trusts attorney to help you on this one. The answers to your questions depends on the jurisdiction of the trust. Based on the...

Do I need a Real Estate Lawyer?

Yes, you do need a good Real Estate attorney there in TX. I don't know what the law is in TX about statute of limitations, but you need to be...

It depends on whether or not the feature was part of the contract between you and the builder or just an "available option" that you would have had...

Can a school be sued on the grounds of refusing to allow a student move forward due to predjudice of the prior school attended?

The short answer is "No" - you can't. As already mentioned, you need to follow the appropriate administrative process in order to get this...

My child was registered at his neighborhood school in July, he has an IEP stating placement in a Autism Classroom

In addition to the excellent advice given by Heather and Jonathan, please make sure to keep a log of the interactions with the school district...

Am I entitled to recieve a copy of a trust in which I am named written by a relative who has recently passed?

In most cases, you (as beneficiary) are entitled to receive a copy of the trust and an annual accounting of the trust including how/when trust...

I am not on my husbands deed to our home. He has no will. Will his son or myself, get the home after probate?

You do need to seek the advice of a probate attorney. As mentioned, you have the right to a life estate in the house, which really means that you...

What happens if a deed is signed by someone without authority?

Marshall is correct. There is a limited number of circumstances that will make a deed void - forgery, incapacity, infancy, etc., but fraud is not...