I am sorry for your loss. Most mortgages have a due on sale clause, which means if the property is transferred to someone, the lender can demand...

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I want to make a 60 second video for a contest entry. Can I use a line from a song without copyright permission?

Sorry to give you the most hated attorney answer: It depends. There are just too many variables to give you a concrete answer. It depends on...

What are my rights?

Sorry to be blunt, but you have no rights to your mother's property. She can dispose of it in any manner she likes. Your only option is to...

If I start a sole proprietorship and get sued by one of my clients, can a court make me get out a loan to pay them?

Let us say that this sounds like fraudulent concealment or transfer or assets, which may be even worse for you than just losing the assets. A...

You should be asking your attorney these questions. Not only is it unethical to second guess your attorney, he or she will have far more...

Occupancy Agreement?

If you are purchasing or selling real estate, you need to hire an attorney to represent you. I know real estate agents in some parts of Iowa...

I suppose there are ways you could film that would be considered harassment or even assault. Just passively pointing a camera at someone in a...

If we were having oral sex while the writer was writing songs about us can I get rights?

Ok, I have to ask: To what rights are you referring and what name are you wanting released?

When we bought our home we was engaged. My name isn't on the loan but could be on the deed.

It depends. Are you married now? Are you contemplating divorce? If so, you should speak to a divorce attorney. If not, a real estate attorney could...

I got $$$ gift from elderly person, on check memo "gift", now he in nursing home and his niece ask me to give money back

Did you have a question? Perhaps the individual is not capable of managing his or her affairs. The possibilities are almost endless. I would say...