Questions answered by Ricky J. Nelson

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Is it legal for the landlord to raise rent at the end of a lease when both parties know the landlord is selling the property?

Ricky's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

If you are on a month to month then the LL can ask you to sign a new lease and you either agree to it or LL can evict you (but must still follow...

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Irrevocable Trust - Can a beneficiary cause changes?

Ricky's answer | Answered on November 18, 2015

I agree with Mr. Zelinger's response. You should also meet with a good estate planning attorney because any change to an irrevocable trust can...

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My mom past away left me the house in the will. Can't renew Home owners insurance. How do I put the deed in my name?

Ricky's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

You need to probate her estate. The probate court will give you the authority to put the house in your name (along with anything else in the...

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Can we put a 2nd home/rental property in a "Tenants by Entirety" in the State of Utah if my wife and are Florida residents?

Ricky's answer | Answered on September 10, 2015

Utah doesn't recognize Tenants by Entirety, but we have really good asset protection trusts that will give you more liability protection than...

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My clients want to sue me for their money. What should I do?

Ricky's answer | Answered on August 26, 2015

Consult an attorney right away. Depending on the situation, you could be looking at criminal, SEC, and other civil lawsuits. Or you could be...

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How do I start the probate process for my father's will?

Ricky's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

You can avoid the whole probate process if you speak with an estate planning attorney before you dad passes. A revocable trust would avoid probate...

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Do I need a real estate attorney?

Ricky's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

Contact an estate or probate attorney.

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“our daughter died and all she owned is a truck (with a loan) and 3 quads (4 wheelers

Ricky's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

You do not need to go through probate. Contact the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles for assistance.

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How can you use funds for a teenager that has inherited $250000?

Ricky's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Generally speaking, yes the inheritance can be invested. It answer the questions more specifically, an attorney will need to know how the funds...

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If I update a legal document, is it necessary to update all pages and signatures in the updated document?

Ricky's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

You can amend part of your Will, however, if not done correctly it can invalidate the whole thing. Amending a Will can sometimes be more difficult...

Ricky J. Nelson's Answers (160)

Is it legal for the landlord to raise rent at the end of a lease when both parties know the landlord is selling the property?

Irrevocable Trust - Can a beneficiary cause changes?

My mom past away left me the house in the will. Can't renew Home owners insurance. How do I put the deed in my name?

Can we put a 2nd home/rental property in a "Tenants by Entirety" in the State of Utah if my wife and are Florida residents?

My clients want to sue me for their money. What should I do?

How do I start the probate process for my father's will?

Do I need a real estate attorney?

“our daughter died and all she owned is a truck (with a loan) and 3 quads (4 wheelers

How can you use funds for a teenager that has inherited $250000?

If I update a legal document, is it necessary to update all pages and signatures in the updated document?