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Courts asking about sexual history in estate case

James's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

I cannot believe your sexual history has anything to do with anything relevant to probate. You will want a probate attorney to assist you with the...

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My husband's name is listed as tenant on the lease, though I was asked to sign the back page. Am I liable for the back rent?

James's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

It does not sound like you would be liable, but if you signed as a way of acknowledging and agreeing with the terms of the lease, then it is...

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I am trying to find out how to go about my mother changing her power of attorney over to me instead of my sister

James's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that your mother really NEEDS to use an attorney for this, because it is very likely going to be...

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Are there rules or laws on applying my security deposit to my last months rent since I have no rental agreement or lease?

James's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

This appears to be a follow-up to your last question. Because your contract is not in writing, it is not entirely clear what you have. I would try...

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Are there rules or laws on applying my security deposit to my last months rent since I have no rental agreement or lease?

James's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

What do you mean, you have no lease or rental agreement? It sounds like you have some kind of agreement. Lease agreements are supposed to be in...

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When my father passed away in 2007 my Mother filed a Quit Claim Deed for her paid for home and put my sister and my name on it.

James's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You should have an attorney review the deeds that have been signed, as well as the title records to determine what has...

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My and my wifes name is on the house. House is paid for. Wife passed away 1 year ago. What should I do with house?

James's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

I agree with Mr. Klisz. A lady bird deed is probably the cheapest and easiest way to handle this situation. Of course, it depends on your...

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Ihave a land with quit caim deed if I divorce and my wife take the house and i take the land what taxes I pay if I sel the land

James's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

I assume the land and the house are separate. It is not clear from your question. If your real estate is not your principal residence, which this...

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Can my friend claim his partnership in my record company?

James's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Attorney Brennan has given you an excellent answer. I would suggest that you follow his advice. James Frederick

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Power of Attorney

James's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

You have not provided enough facts to give you much guidance. If the "son" has POA for both "parents", then he could use that POA to sell assets...

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Courts asking about sexual history in estate case

My husband's name is listed as tenant on the lease, though I was asked to sign the back page. Am I liable for the back rent?

I am trying to find out how to go about my mother changing her power of attorney over to me instead of my sister

Are there rules or laws on applying my security deposit to my last months rent since I have no rental agreement or lease?

Are there rules or laws on applying my security deposit to my last months rent since I have no rental agreement or lease?

When my father passed away in 2007 my Mother filed a Quit Claim Deed for her paid for home and put my sister and my name on it.

My and my wifes name is on the house. House is paid for. Wife passed away 1 year ago. What should I do with house?

Ihave a land with quit caim deed if I divorce and my wife take the house and i take the land what taxes I pay if I sel the land

Can my friend claim his partnership in my record company?

Power of Attorney