What is better for my situation? A short sale or deed in lieu?

It's my experience that DIL's are almost impossible to negotiate. There is always some title issue, bank policy or something else that precludes...

I need a quit-claim deed filed in Manhattan, NYC.

Quitclaim deeds are not favored in law. Discuss this with a capable NY lawyer before you go further. You can find them here:...

BUYING COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR MY BUSINESS BUT DECIDED TO CLOSE BUSINESS DOWN AFTER PUTTING DOWN A DEPOSIT

Generally, these types of provisions in Texas commercial contracts (called liquidated damages) are valid, but can be challenged if they are...

I have a "Contract for deed"on my home and had a Tax loan made a couple of years ago.

The first thing you need to do is understand that Contracts for Deeds (called Executory Contracts in legal parlance) are a special breed. You don't...

What is the process for putting my home and business in a living trust? Can it have a mortgage on it? How long is the process?

Be careful here. I'm concerned that if you place your home into a Trust, you might lose your homestead ad valorem tax discount. Be sure you...

Texas homesteads (one per individual / family, and ultimately mostly a question of intent) are exempt from the reach of most creditors except for...

Does an HOA have legal standing to take to collections if they accept a late payment and future payments are not made on time.

Typically the answer would be yes, but this will be governed by an interesting mix of the HOA documents and new Texas law. I suggest you discuss...

As reported above, if the lockout was unlawful then yes you will have the ability to gain entry through the local JP Court in Houston.

TAX+ FAMILY LAW

Somehow this post shows up in Business Law. It's not. It's a tax issue and I'll attempt to move it for you, where doubtless you'll have a chance of...

It has been 3 years since we left our rental home. Can I still take the Owner to small claims court to request my deposit?

Before you seriously consider any type of lawsuit, you need to evaluate two matters. First, you need to know that your potential defendants can be...