Can a Durable Power of Attorney for Finance authorize the sale of a deceased person's property?

No, the authority to act under a power of attorney ends at death. You should contact a probate lawyer and determine if you can use a an...

How can I sue somebody for "losing" my laptop

Under the circumstances you may wish to file a lawsuit for conversion against them in small claims court. There are probably other causes of...

Send them a demand letter by hand delivery (have someone accompany you so they can tesify it was delivered) and send a copy by fax and/or certified...

LL gave us a written lease agreement & a verbal agreement that was very different, can we still go by the verbal agreement?

The written agreement will usually control over any inconsistent oral agreements. You have several issues to contend with in this eviction and...

An inheritance

Generally the state in which the decedent lived will control the probate of the estate, which appears to be New York. The state in which the...

If counter petition is not filed by respondent, can petitioner dismiss pet. for divorce aft mediation prior to motion for divor?

If you signed a mediated settlement agreement at the conclusion of the mediation it will usually be enforced requiring the decree you entered to be...

We are in need of an experience attorney who litigates real estate or Foreclosure Lawsuits

Although I litigate real estate disputes, you should seek an attorney in the Houston area, assuming that is the location of the Court. That will...

Can I raise my rent and by how much?

First you need to determine if your current lease limits increase in rents. If it does not, then you need to determine if the lease...

I need legal advise dealing with a lawsuit I have been threatened with from a CPA. He is unethically charging me far more than w

Hopefully you have a written contract with you CPA regarding his services. If so, review it with your CPA to determine why you are experiencing...

Can i still sue a person after 1 year?

Generally if you have a contract to purchase it has a four year period of limitations, although it can be shortened contractually. However, this...