Unfortunately, during this COVID-19 outbreak and declared state of emergency, residential associations have wide latitude to enforce restrictions...

First (and any others) amendment rights in regards to government pages on Facebook?

As a general rule, Facebook is a private company to which first amendment protections do not apply, however, there have been publicized cases that...

Which one supersedes a Will or DEED?

Depending on the circumstances of how sister persuaded mother to execute the deed, there may be grounds to have it rescinded due to elder abuse,...

Can I sue or file legal charges against my Father for stealing my dogs and placing them in a shelter without my consent?

Dogs are considered property under the law and there is a civil remedy for "conversion" of another's property for which the damages are the value...

How much time has to pass before a dog is considered abandoned

If friend made a gift of the dog to you before they passed, the gift was complete when accepted and the dog would not be part of the probate...

What are my defenses and what exactly should I do next?

The statute states that the insurance proceeds "shall be exempt from the claims of creditors of the insured" which means they are exempt from your...

Can I be charged a weekly storage fee for a custom fence?

As a practical matter, rent a storage unit yourself (about $100 a month) to store the materials until the project can progress.

Under no circumstances are you personally responsible for the HOA dues of your deceased parent and do not pay them. Consult with an experienced...

Can my mother in law kick me and my husband put of her house?

If you do not own the home or have a lease, you have no legal rights to reside at the home other than the owner's temporary permission. Once a...

I concur with both my learned colleagues. From a litigator's perspective, I would add that trying to assert potential rights to an easement or...