My sister wants to give me guardianship of her ten month old. Do we just sign a paper since she's willing?

Under Indiana law, a guardianship must be established by a court. An informal agreement will allow your sister to simply show up and take her...

How to do a will

A will is always a good (and simple) solution; however there are other ways to pass the house to your daughter when you die. If your daughter is...

I agree with the previous answer. There are a number of technical issues, such as easements and adverse possession, that are extremely fact...

Do I have a defense

The answer depends on what agreements you signed. If nothing was signed, then you may have a right to the refund of your earnest money. If you...

Pain and suffering settlement

There are several questions here, both in social security and bankruptcy law. Regarding your student loans, certain federally insured student...

How long do we hold a tenant's abandoned property in the state of Indiana?

As with so many landlord-tenant questions, there is no crystal-clear answer. The relevant Indiana statute is IC 32-31-4-2, which provides in...

Is there any case laws on recording of someone without their knowledge?

There are a lot of missing facts that could affect this answer, but based on what you have described, unless you had a written agreement between...

If a house has an owner that has a judgment against them is it true that the house can NEVER be sold?

Based upon what you have said, the house does not have a judgment, your brother does. The house can be sold and your brother's creditor only has...

Can I stay in a home owned by family while it is being renovated?

About the only question regarding occupancy of a house under construction is an occupancy permit -- something generally not required on a...

Can a vendor legally come after a company that purchased supplies but never signed any documents? Since, the company has split.

I agree with the previous answer. Oral contracts are fully enforceable in Indiana, with limited exceptions within the statute of frauds, which can...

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