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What are my rights as a tenant to comply with how a realtor wants to view and show the leased property we are occupying?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 12, 2016

Florida law states that tenants will not "unreasonably withhold consent" to enter the property from time to time for various purposes, including...

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Forging checks on husband's account

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You need to have an understanding of what the estate includes and did include. If the estate has been probated, you should contact the attorney...

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Can a credit union freeze an account if the funds were legally withdrawn from another credit union account?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

As mentioned by my colleague, the documents setting up the account would need to be reviewed and interpreted. Once done, you can decide what the...

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I have been taken care of my mothers finances since my father passed away over 20 years ago

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

I agree with my colleague. You will need an experienced Elder Care attorney to help sort this out. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" button on Avvo...

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My wife has dementia and we cant afford full time care for her. Can we divorce and make her a ward of the state?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You should contact an experienced elder law attorney in your area. There are issues of medicaid, guardianship, perhaps competency and whether IL...

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I need a construction Attorney

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You should look for (on Avvo, ask friends, etc.), a construction lawyer in your area. As mentioned by others, there are specific requirements to...

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Purchased home 6 wks ago WPB FL 33470- roof inspection passed now ins co says i need new roof in 20 days or wont insure.

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

As mentioned by my colleagues, the general home inspection is designed to find major defects that would cause someone to potentially not buy the...

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The were roofing repairs a little over a year ago. The job was poorly done and needs fixing.

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You should contact the roofing company and see if you can obtain the warranty information. If they are viable and reputable, they should provide...

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I have a felony on my record from when I was drinking. I received withheld adjudication. Can I be an executor of an estate?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Florida law states that persons convicted of a felony are not qualified to serve as a personal representative. A florida probate attorney could...

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Mom & I have joint account & we agreed put in a CD. She now has dementia, my brother got durable POA. Do I still have access

Richard's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

If the account is titled properly, your brother's Power of Attorney for your Mom shouldn't affect your access. However, depending on how exactly...

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