Do we have a claim to this estate? Should we see an attorney?

You should probably not post personally identifying information on the internet to start. Oregon generally does not recognize or allow into...

Do we have any recourse to fall back on with the sell or the elevator company?

You may have claims against the seller to the extent that they gave you any warranties or committed fraud with respect to the condition of the...

Is filing a lien some thing I can do as an individual w/out a law degree/license? If so, HOW? (in Oregon)

If it's not worth hiring an attorney, then it might not be worth collecting. You might get the debt paid off during the sale regardless, or the...

Is there partial collateral or recovery of dificency in Oregon in a person to person loan with interest?

Possibly. If you had a loan secured by collateral and the sale of the collateral wasn't enough to cure the deficiency, they might be able to seek a...

How can I still be held to the interest over the course of the loan if the loan is forgiven now?

It's a little unclear what you're asking or what your parents are now asking. There's also not really a question here. You might try rewording your...

Can documents used in arbitration be used in motion for summary judgement ?

Mandatory arbitration is not the same as commercial arbitration under ORS 36.450 to 36.558, so without more details, I don't know that ORS 36.536...

Can I buy a firearm now, or when can I?

Likely, but without knowing and verifying all the details it would be impossible to advise you on your specific situation. You might want to call...

I agree with Mr. Eblen, if the HOA has a judgment against you, they probably can probably garnish your tenant's rental payments. If they simply...

Can we sue the apartment complex or the person who lives in that apartment

Unless your landlord actually stole your husband's identity, I'm not sure what your claim would be against your landlord. Your landlord isn't...

What kind of attorney would my dad hire to take possession of his property, or at least force a sale, for a life estate?

Your father should probably talk to someone who practices in probate or real estate, or ideally both. A lot of estates get settled "informally"...