We signed a contract with a company to have our septic field replaced. Without warning - another company did the repair -

A great deal depends on your contract with them. The contract *should* say that they may contract some or all of the work out. It is not unusual...

My mother signed a loan for her grandson for a car. The credit union put title in the grandson's name. Is this legal?

Yes, it is legal to put title in whoever's name directs it. People often co-sign for a loan when they have no ownership interest, at all. I agree...

My mother and father are both deceased. There was no will. Taxes are owned on the house; will be going into foreclosure soon.

I agree with my colleagues. You have some decisions to make and much depends on the value of the home and your intent. You and your brother would...

DO I have a real estate case

I agree with Mr. Sevick. In order to be enforceable, contracts related to the sale of real estate need to be in writing. If you do not have a...

Can the mother/court-appointed conservator of her minor daughter's estate file a Chapter 7 bankrtupcy and remain the conservator

I see no inherent problem with your continuing to be conservator under the circumstances you describe. Bankruptcy does not have any direct impact...

My brother is trustee

If there is a trust, and all of the assets were titled in the trust, then your brother is right, in that probate would not be necessary. If he is...

What can I do to show a court my cousin is running a business into the ground?

It sounds like you have proof of your claims. If you do, then you can petition the court, as my colleagues have suggested. If you do not have proof...

My grandmother has dementia. She needs to be declared incompetent- it is time. What do I need to do??

I agree with my colleagues. It is also likely that there is a durable power of attorney as part of your grandmother's estate plan. You will...

I agree with Mr. Sevick. This would normally NOT be a reason to terminate a lease, unless the lease provides such a clause, which is exceedingly...

Can I file 1099s to make my sisters pay their share of money we got upon grandfather's passing?

This is a relatively complex issue and you probably want to have a CPA work this up for you. It IS possible to issue 1099Rs to the beneficiaries....