What has happened here is that your mother attempted to control both her one-half interest in the house, and your father's one-half interest. The...

We live in Louisiana and have no wills. If my husband dies before me who gets our home and property we jointly own. Kids adults

Mr. Munson's answer is substantially correct, but the parenthetical notation after "usufruct" is incomplete. Usufruct involves both the use and...

Can I demand the remainder of my commission?

Of course, you could ask for it, but if your contract states that you receive 6.5% of each payment, the company would have no obligation to pay you...

The manager has no right to "fine" you, since that implies an action by a governmental entity. You are, however, responsible for any damage to the...

I am from Utah. Is there a benefit to having a will and trust drawn on the laws of California?

I think it's clear from your question that your parents were not residents of California. What has happened is that your brother, trying to save...

Louisiana, as are most states, is an "at-will" jurisdiction, meaning you may be fired for any reason, or for even no reason (so long as you are not...

What are my options for pursuing justice for being scammed out of 1,750 by a person that contacted me via email, text, & mail?

I've sorry you have been victimized by this scam. Reaching out to the company or the person who contacted you will do no good, as they are part of...

How do you fill out and affidavid of heirship for royalities

The procedure for an affidavit for small succession is detailed in Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 3432 and 3432.1. However, as one of...

As Mr. Schorr's answer indicates, Louisiana does not use "deeds" to transfer property. From the fact that you have all these questions, I am...

Can we be forced to go to auction on family property?

In general, co-owners in indivision can petition for a partition of the property, under Louisiana Civil Code Article 811. However, your father may...