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Me and my brother were listed beneficiaries on my deceased mothers savings account, I mailed her death certificate with a note T

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

I'm not sure I fully understand your question. If the bank was supposed to mail a check for your mother's saving's account payable to the...

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Neighbor who works nights is complaining about my dogs barking during the day. Is this punishable by law?

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

I agree with the previous two answers. You may be in violation of your CC&Rs or HOA guidelines. If your dogs are barking excessively and...

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My boyfriend and I are renting a house and we have asked the owner if he would sale it to us. He said he would, then gave price.

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

The current "owner" of the home can only sell the home to you if he can convey clear and marketable title to you. If the home is still in the name...

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Ellen's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

Your friend needs to speak to a an estate or probate attorney. Since Arizona is a community property state, your friend may have liability for the...

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What are my rights as a co-owner on a house?

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 27, 2015

As a borrower on the loan, you do have rights. It is important to speak with an AZ real estate attorney to understand your rights and how to best...

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Real Estate Question. Do I have a case to proceed further?

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 27, 2015

I agree with the previous attorney answer. I recommend that you speak to an Arizona real estate attorney and provide the attorney with the...

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My servicer just transferred during my FNMA mod trial period and I have a law day set in six weeks, what should I consider?

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 27, 2015

Speak to a supervisor or manager at Caliber to see if they are honoring the Wells Fargo trial plan terms. Typically if you are approved for a...

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We just received a letter stating we are in foreclosure the letter says he's selling the house because of a debt the thing is my

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 27, 2015

The concerns you raise regarding title are separate from the foreclosure you are facing. You are facing a foreclosure if the lender believes you,...

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How long should I keep waiting for a court date and should I get a new attorney?

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

Your attorney needs to communicate with you so that you have a comfort level with the court process and informed as to why the process is moving...

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Do I need an education attorney?

Ellen's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

I recommend that you speak to a senior person in the school that you are attending online. If a mistake was made on their end, and you cannot use...

Ellen K. Lawson's Answers (652)

Me and my brother were listed beneficiaries on my deceased mothers savings account, I mailed her death certificate with a note T

Neighbor who works nights is complaining about my dogs barking during the day. Is this punishable by law?

My boyfriend and I are renting a house and we have asked the owner if he would sale it to us. He said he would, then gave price.

Credit card's

What are my rights as a co-owner on a house?

Real Estate Question. Do I have a case to proceed further?

My servicer just transferred during my FNMA mod trial period and I have a law day set in six weeks, what should I consider?

We just received a letter stating we are in foreclosure the letter says he's selling the house because of a debt the thing is my

How long should I keep waiting for a court date and should I get a new attorney?

Do I need an education attorney?