How do I determine cemetery ownership for plots purchased jointly and one party passed?

Well it will depend on if there is a will or not. This should go through the probate courts where the courts will make a decision of who owns the...

Can we sue a construction company (headquartered in California) in the California courts for damages done to a house in Texas?

So where you can sue and what law will be used are two separate questions. The question of what law will be applied is answered by what it says in...

Can I sue the apartments I live I for something that happened more than a year ago?

It depends on what you are suing them for because different claims have different statute of limitations; some 1 year, 3 years, 4 years, etc. You...

What if the court can not find me?

If the court sends a notice to the property address depending on the type of notice (as long as it does not require personal service) then the...

How do I remove a tenant from my residential property?

You'd have to file and serve him with an unlawful detainer to try to evict him. You should seek the advice of an AVVO attorney who provides free...

Is it illegal to investigate an abandoned home?

The home does not appear to be abandoned; it appears from your post that there are people in possession of the property. If you are concerned about...

You can sue for a partition action but that will require an attorney and court costs to be paid. If the mortgage is not paid the lender/lien holder...

Knowing Capital gains exemption for a single is 250K

It is difficult to know without more facts but generally a 1031 exchange is a good idea if there are high capital gains expected. If you are making...

Entered contract to buy house. I paid EMD of 3%. Two days back I figured this comes under dual agency.Can I opt-out now.

You should have been provided with a dual agency addendum notice. You may be able to get out of the contract but the exact terms of the contract...

Is it ethical for an attorney to recommend litigation if they know it's more likely to do harm than good?

Filing suit to stop a foreclosure is not inherently unethical. If you had enough money to bring the account current then you should have brought it...