Does a joint mortgage create joint tenancy?

I agree with my colleague. A domestic partnership agreement would likely fit your situation best and at the lowest cost. As an alternative, you...

What are my legal rights to get an ex-boyfriend to payback money he owes me from a house sale

I am sorry to hear about your break up. You say "our house". Is your name on the legal title to the house? If so, you can refuse to close the...

Do I need a Real Estate Attorney - Realtor not timely with disclosure

A key fact here is how significant are the defects in the property that are disclosed in the Seller's Statement? And were the defects obvious or...

Am I legally bound to accept my sister as trustee of a trust in which we & a third sibling are equal beneficiaries of trust?

Based solely on the information provided, the answer is yes, your sister is the successor trustee.

I agree with my colleagues. This is a very fruitful area of litigation. The most common claim is undue influence. Some key questions: 1. Are...

Single co-owner with sister on house, which is better living trust of will. Both are in the 80, house is paid for.

There are several good strategies to follow based on your goals. Given their ages in the 80s, one would be a current gift to the next generation. ...

How do I protect myself, with a business idea I have?

There are several good ways to protect your idea; but, the best is secrecy. Simply do not tell anyone until you are ready to take action yourself...

For my mother in law we mortgaged our home to pay for an add on to our home. She's lived here 5 years and she is ruining r life

I suggest that you take steps to more actively manage the situation. If your mother in law is mentally ill or disabled, you need a physician to...

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FL resident in OR with military starting a small business & LLC...

I agree with my colleagues. I will add that the selection of the state for creation of your entity has three main components: 1. Legal. The law...

I have a great water filter, do I need to get a patent to start building and selling it? What is the check list that I need?

It is essential that you file the patent immediately. The patent rules require that the patent application be filed soon after the discovery of...