I am sorry to hear of your loss and the concerns within the family. As to your frustration and question, an underlying objective in estate...

What can my wife do to remove a lien on her house 2 years after being discharged from bankruptcy ?

Retain an attorney to view the bankruptcy filings, lien(s) etc to best determine the how to address this issue. In addition to the bankruptcy...

What is our legal obligation to the contractor when the final bill is different than what was verbally agreed to?

It is always risky to proceed with work different than the scope described in a contract without a change order. Have an attorney review the...

The answer to your questions will depend on your contract and how the risk was apportioned in the agreement. In general, the contractor would not...

First, it appears that there will be (or is) a dispute with your mother's surviving husband. Second, you do not mention if the Will has been...

My children's dad just killed himself. No will. No probate. They legal heirs but family refuse access to his belongings. Help?

Condolences to your family during this extremely difficult time. As a general rule, even if an individual passes without a Will, they are...

Can the client sue me for breach of contract?

Like most construction projects, there are several events that will impact the schedule, budget and scope of the work. Hopefully, the contract is...

What can I do about a contractor that took my money and ran?

More information is required, but I recommend talking with a LA attorney and share all supporting documentation you have (contract, communications,...

How can I get my mom to give us 4 kids our share of our deceased paternal grandparents & my dad's "stuff"?

Based on your description, your Father "had everything of theirs go" to your Mother in his Will. Unless you can challenge your Father's Will (and...

Your underlying issue is whether the contractor can make a claim for the unpaid balance. I recommend retaining an attorney - and I suspect the...