Questions answered by Marva Lynn Wiley

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My father passed away and left the estate to my mother who in not mentally sound, what should we do?

Marva's answer | Answered on March 04, 2012

I am a FL attorney but I believe the TX laws will parallel FL in this respect. You should seek a emergency guardianship for your mother as soon as...

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How to answer eviction notice from condo association, not landlord?

Marva's answer | Answered on March 04, 2012

I believe you would have to deposit money in the court registry if you want to ensure that you have time to bring an argument about the...

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Do i have to move, what are my options?

Marva's answer | Answered on March 04, 2012

I agree that you should consult with an attorney because your lease likely addresses what happens if you do not agree to move. I would imagine...

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I'm having a problem with my landlord and the rent

Marva's answer | Answered on March 04, 2012

I am a FL lawyer and I expect that the law in CA is parallel to that of Florida on this issue. Unfortunately, the landlord can evict you if you...

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Is 1099 contract worker liable for damages or injury

Marva's answer | Answered on March 04, 2012

I would imagine a lawsuit that, if brought, the lawsuit would name you and the company. The challenge is that you are unlikely to have the kind of...

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I hired a lawyer for a flat fee & he/she is saying no portion of the retainer is refundable per the contract. Can I fire he/she?

Marva's answer | Answered on March 04, 2012

The questions regarding what type of case are critical because there may not be much to tell at this point. If it's a matter of litigation, cases...

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I've been renting for 2 years. The house is now in foreclosure and I've been paying rent. Should I stop paying rent?

Marva's answer | Answered on March 03, 2012

I am assuming that CA is a judicial foreclosure state as is Florida.The foreclosure action should name you as a tenant or by name. You can answer...

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My dad just passed and left me and my sister and my brother 258.000 in a money market acct and my brother as the exectutor ..

Marva's answer | Answered on March 03, 2012

You should also check to see if there is a POD or beneficiary provision on the money market as compared to the will designating this asset to be...

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Will we get kicked out of our house even if we have done nothing wrong. The landlord will not talk to us only property manager

Marva's answer | Answered on March 03, 2012

Without reviewing the lease, I have to advise you can be evicted without doing anything wrong. Generally, the statute allows a landlord to...

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If two parties say sign an arbitration agreement, would either side breach the contract if they sued the other party?

Marva's answer | Answered on March 03, 2012

If you were to file a lawsuit in lieu of going to arbitration, the lawsuit would likely be dismissed and you would be referred to arbitration based...

Marva Lynn Wiley's Answers (147)

My father passed away and left the estate to my mother who in not mentally sound, what should we do?

How to answer eviction notice from condo association, not landlord?

Do i have to move, what are my options?

I'm having a problem with my landlord and the rent

Is 1099 contract worker liable for damages or injury

I hired a lawyer for a flat fee & he/she is saying no portion of the retainer is refundable per the contract. Can I fire he/she?

I've been renting for 2 years. The house is now in foreclosure and I've been paying rent. Should I stop paying rent?

My dad just passed and left me and my sister and my brother 258.000 in a money market acct and my brother as the exectutor ..

Will we get kicked out of our house even if we have done nothing wrong. The landlord will not talk to us only property manager

If two parties say sign an arbitration agreement, would either side breach the contract if they sued the other party?