I'd need to see the paperwork to be sure where best to go here, but it sounds like you may have some recourse here. If the car dealer can't...

Are we responsible to pay an unreasonably high heat bill?

There are actually two different questions here. 1) If there is nothing in writing in the lease about how much the utilities are, should b or...

Do I need a durable power of attorney?

I'm sorry to hear of your parents' difficulties. I have concerns that your parents may not be able to legally sign powers of attorney based on...

Should you seek attorney advice before assuming power of attorney for your father?

Assuming that power of attorney is drafted properly this should not be an issue. You do need to be careful not to sign any 'personal guarantees'...

Further, most irrevocable trusts are also not easily amended. You need to look carefully at the specifics of the document to see exactly what is or...

My Husband and I bought a truck 6 months after we got married, now we are starting a divorce and he is goig to have an it towed?

The truck is likely a marital asset, but unless there is a restraining order preventing the sale or distribution of assets without both parties'...

Can a used car contract be legally binding if NO money has been exchanged or NO possession have taken place?

To be binding a contract needs to have several elements. Delivery or payment are not two of those elements. An AGREEMENT as to the consideration...

Do I need an attorney?

This question comes up a lot. The short answer is you probably *can* do a trust for yourself, but it is even more likely that you *shouldn't*....

Child taxes

Absent an agreement between the parents (and there is an IRS form linked below for that purpose) only the custodial parent can claim a child...

If home is owned before marriage, must it be divided in divorce?

It depends on the length of the marriage, whether or not the new spouse's name was put on the property or contributed to its upkeep, and a host of...