There are two levels to your inquiry - one is what the state will allow as far as registering a name, and the other is a broader question as to...

What can we do to try to recoup the $7,000 or the machine.

Assuming the statute of limitations has not run, this is a good case to take to small claims court. There may be some sticky contract questions as...

How do I put my kids names on the house title?

It's far better to go the route of the beneficiary deed. It generally is not advisable to put your kids on your deed now, no matter how certain...

What is my liability if the vehicle is in an accident or is used in illegal activity? What can I do to take the vehicle?

This is not a good situation, but there may be very little you can do about it. As noted, you are liable for loan, even though he has agreed...

Why pitfalls could I run into here? Can a lien be placed on a home without a judgment? (we are excluded from Mechanics lien)

I would recommend that you proceed very cautiously. You are right to be wary, and you may be agreeing to postpone trial in return for nothing. I...

So, is it legal for a title agent to prepare a quit claim deed when there is no title insurance involved?

It could be the unauthorized practice of law. What your sister did, or allowed to happen, with or without the title agent's assistance, could also...

Can they do that in a rental community - charge real estate tax and can I deduct this on my taxes?

That is a strange sounding tax, in that amount, and normally in a residential lease property tax is not added on (it often is in a commercial...

Should a lis pendens be filled before she files bankruptcy to protect my interest?

I agree with my colleagues. I suspect that you will need to, and indeed want to, go back to court to get clarification as to her failure to...

Is there any other form we should be asking him to sign or is this sufficient, or would you recommend another form or process?

I'm sorry to hear you have fallen victim to an disreputable roofer. There are all too many of them out there. First, I would say do not become...

How that sq feet for HOA are calculated? Is it according to sq feet on the ground? Or whole unit sq footage?

I would agree that the documents control. But typically, yes, the square footage would be based on total room square footage, not the footprint.