Second request. How does my sister completely remove her name from savings bonds. She is named the POD.

Hi, Your sister may be a good candidate for something called a Special Needs Trust. These are designed to address your precise situation in...

My wages are being garished for a past eviction but the other person on the lease has moved out of stae,how do i get them to pay

Hi, I agree with Ms. Shapiro. You'd have to sue the other debtor in the state where they are now. If the amount involved is large, it may be...

Is it possible to resale an item on eBay that is in PDF format? Should it have the copyright symbol, and should it filed with IP

Hi, If I understand your facts right, you're selling the original PDF file that you bought on ebay, right? Did you make a copy of the file? (For...

How come the courts let a child molester come back to the place whete the children are?

Hi, Was this man convicted? The DA may have declined to prosecute him or maybe he was found not guilty. If he is found guilty, then a bunch of...

Can DCSS freeze or garnish my LLC bank account?

Hi, If what you say is correct (namely, that the LLC is separate from you), then you should be safe, but that doesn't mean DCSS won't try and...

Demand by ex landlord (property located in San Jose, California) in excess of security deposit

Hi, I agree with Mr. Kazerounian. A tenant cannot be made to pay for normal wear and tear of the property, but the difficulty is in proving what...

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Found my father, need DNA test, He has passed on, am i entitle to any of his property? he has other children.

Hi, Thinking offhand, my guess is that you won't automatically get anything just because you've proven the genetic relationship. You'd have to...

I just received a portion of my security deposit less amounts deducted. If the deductions are invalid, am I entitled to 3x the $

I agree -- it depends. You are correct in that improper withholding of a security deposit potentially subjects a landlord to a 3X penalty. However,...

Hi, Interesting question. Thinking offhand, I'd say the answer is no -- the new landlord/owner doesn't have a right to unpaid rent from before...

Does possession by landlord terminate month to month lease ?

Hi, It depends on the situation. Based on what you describe, I have difficulty saying for certain that the landlord took possession of the...