Is there a case over bad repairs on a roof when there is no contract or binding agreement to assure the roof never leaks again

I would need more facts before being able to give you a satisfactory answer. I believe that the potential liability would depend on what your...

Project with no signed contract. Is there anything else in the transaction that binds me to the work?

You can have a contract, even if it is not in writing. If there are some terms missing from the agreement, they can be inferred, based on the...

Do I have to file my fathers will in probate and close it if I am the personal rep in in his will?

Whether or not you open an estate, you are still required to file the Will with the probate court. There is no charge to do this. In your...

Attorney Estate Administration Fee

The IRAs and the joint property are not probate assets, they are not administered by the personal rep, and thus, they should not be part of his...

Can I use the affidavit process? or do I need to go to throught probate if so which state Califonia or Washington?

I would suggest that you contact the bank and attempt to use the California small estate procedure. Pursuant to California statute, if the value of...

What kind of statement/form should I file/have notarized so that my friend will be legally obligated to repay $ I'm loaning her?

There are numerous ways of reflecting your loan transaction and your intended arrangement for repayment. A basic promissory note is probably the...

Which state should my will be filed

In most states, the probate court has jurisdiction either because the deceased was a resident of that county or there are assets located in that...

My father passed away in (Michigan), was still married but seperated for 5 years prior to his death.

Ultimately, only the estate is responsible for the debts, although, in the case of the mortgage bank, if the debt is not paid, they can foreclose...

If i signed a housing contract and the landlord never signed it, and i crossed out my name to move out, is the contract legal

You have a number of basic contract law issues involved in your situation. First, was there a contract at all? If the landlord did not sign the...

In general, any estate plan can be contested. Whether or not the challenge will be successful depends entirely on the facts of the situation. The...