I put down earnest money on a new build, my job is moving 50 miles away. Can I get it back? Contract does not state.

There should be a provision in the contract that addresses breaches of the agreement. Sometimes there will be a liquidated damages clause that...

Do I have cause of action against Prudential Insurance for breach of contract or bad faith for a policy they cancelled?

I strongly suggest you schedule an appointment with an attorney with contract and preferable bad faith experience.

Dad died in 2012. mom's trust only has the house in it. We're selling it. No bank acct for trust yet. Get EIN or use Mom Ssn?

Typically you do not get an EIN for a revocable trust until the trustor has passed away. At that point the trust becomes irrevocable. While the...

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What type of lawyer should I seek if I am looking to set up a revocable trust and will?

I agree. An estate planning attorney who prepares wills, trust, and related documents such as powers of attorney, living wills, etc.

Iam a seller and have signed a contract with a buyer. No real estate agent is involved. How can I void this contract?

Like the other attorneys have answered, it depends on the language in the contract. A well drafted purchase agreement will typically ways to...

We have a living trust and need to transfer our home into it, what forms do we need.

Typically a Special Warranty Deed is used to transfer a property into a living trust. These days title companies do not typically prepare deeds...

Home insurance claim

You may need to open a probate for your father's estate. The estate would have the rights to the insurance claim for the stolen property.