I own a commercial property and lease over 1/2 of the space to a non-profit. Am I exempt from paying property taxes?

It depends. You lease one half of the prpeoty to a not for profit. That does not mean the entire building is exempt. The reasaoble value of the...

Selecting an Arbitrator

I agree with koslyn. One of the benefits of having an attorney walk you through this process is they are familliar with the candidates and who is...

How do I go about collecting on a promissory note secured by a deed of trust that is in default? Property is in Oregon.

First you need to declare them in default. Once you do there are a number of things you need to do in order to forclose. Bear in mind that even...

My father died leaving only $2,700. Nothing is contested. Must I file a small Estate Affidavit?

Estates under $500.000 qualify for the SEA, espeically where there is a will.. The purpose of probate is to provide creditors a chance to make...

You should petition the court to transfer. Yoiu will most likely need an attorney to file the petion and to qualify the new guardian.

Is the life interest holder entitled for compensation if that premises is acquired by the government

A life estate is a contingent interest with sufficent standing to challenge a wrongful taking. You defeintely need to talk to a lawyer.

Can i get out of a no-compete contract?

Covenants not to ocmpete are duisfavored by the courts. There are very specific guidelines to enforcing them, and you will need to consult a...

I have a neighbor that is takeing pictures and filming my house takeing pictures of my company when they come over to visit

You need to speak with a lawyer about claims for derfamation and invasion of privacy. Depending on the conduct of your neighbor it may also...

Does judicial immunity protect the fees paid to an arbitrator who materially breaches the arbitration agreement?

I agree with Ms. Koslyn. Having both sat as an arbitrator and arbitrated hundreds of cases, I can say the contract requires the arbitrator to...

Enter your question here. How do I represent myself in a child custody case and win?

I am not a domestic relations lawyer. I can, however, tell you from years of exerience with clients and in the system, that in a child custody...