The probate process is required for any estate that has considerable value or specifically titled property, but smaller estates generally do not...

What is the best way to recoup unpaid rent from an ex that agreed to pay half of all the bills upon moving in.

It would have been better to have something in writing by in a small claims type court you may well do okay. If you believe you have an agreement...

Is it legal for a car dealership to take my car back if they messed up on my contract by charging me $3000 less.

So you are saying that because of the mistake you want to not pay them what you agreed to??

Yes you can although I think you can never get all of the correct state nuances when you do it yourself. Type out your Will. Legal documents...

My ex girlfriend refuses to refinance the house we bought together, What can I do?

You are stuck because this is a verbal agreement. You could do a partition suit although expensive but it will force a sale. . My advice is to...

IS AN OIL COMPANY WHO HAS LEASES TO EXPLOIT MINERALS IN MY LAND OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE MINERAL DEEDS.

In most cases, the status of mineral rights does not appear on the current property deed. Minerals are presumed to be included in the conveyance of...

IN ORDER TO REACH A SURFACE USE AGREMENT IS AN OIL COMPANY REQUIRED TO PROVE MINERAL OWNERSHIP?

Surface use agreements are contracts that exist between a landowner and an oil or gas company that addresses the inevitable damage that will be...

MY SON HAS A HOME WITH AN EX GIRLFRIEND. She is on the mortgage and deed, although she pays nothing and won't sign to sell.

A partition lawsuit seeks to divide property between more than one owner. Any one or more owners of the property can file a partition action. The...

Duties of a transaction broker •Deal honestly and fairly •Account for all funds •Use skill, care, and diligence in the transaction •Disclose...

Can I purchase a family member's home via short-sale for them? His Domestic partner died suddenly and he was not on the mortgage

Most all lenders require the transaction to be arms length. This means that the house must be sold on the open market. There are exceptions that...