First, How do I know if the estate is closed? How can I get my brother the help he needs? How can I get my questions answered?

The county court clerk's office can tell you the status of the case. Also, you can look it up online on www.doxpop.com but will need a credit card...

Why did I have to pay another security deposit to move back into the apartment that caught on fire?

I would argue that you should not have to. This is likely a "landlord" policy or, perhaps more likely, an apartment property manager that is simply...

Often you can have deed prepared as "Mary Jones f/k/a Mary Smith". The f/k/a stands for "formerly known as" and would be whatever name the deed...

Does a divorcee' have to continue paying half of the mortgage on a home that has been abandoned by his ex-wife?

He needs to proceed in the divorce action to get the judge to address this. The decree is not binding on the bank that holds the mortgage and...

I want to sign my home and property over to my daughter who is 8 years old. I live in Indiana.

I suggest you make a will. The cost is minimal and you can accomplish your goals and preserve the property by naming a trustee to handle the...

My Employer sold her business and did not pay me all of my commissions due. What is my recourse to collect monies due to me.

File a wage claim with the state of Indiana (Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division). Let your tax dollars fix this. the answer will depend to...

Can my landlord send a contractor and proceed to sell the house that im renting from him on a year lease?

Barring something in the lease to the contrary, he can sell the house. typically the buyer would be required to honor the lease (assuming its in...

If I have a $58,000 tractor, and am securing a $20,000 loan, can the entire tractor be taken if I don't pay off the loan on time

It depends on the terms of the written agreement, but often the answer is "yes". They don't necessarily have any time period (again, look at your...

I am looking to obtain guardianship over my 16 year old sister. How would i go about doing so if my parents given me their ok?

You need to get a guardianship on file in the court in the county where you are living (assuming Indiana law). The process will likely require a...

It would appear to be valid (assuming all the other deed requirements are in place). Recording a deed is not necessary to make the transfer valid,...

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