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Husband cheating.

Douglas's answer | Answered on August 22, 2019

I would agree with the other answer but point out that what you think happened may not have happened. Often when making an online reservation, the...

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Is it better to approach suspected trust mismanagement as a beneficiary or trustee?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 14, 2018

It would be difficult to fully assess your situation without seeing the trust agreement. Generally speaking, if the co-trustee is not responding...

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Do I have to pay a debt collection agency money for a debt that I did not incur?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 28, 2017

You need to immediately determine if there is truly a default judgment against you. You have a very limited time to reverse a default judgment,...

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My children's dad just killed himself. No will. No probate. They legal heirs but family refuse access to his belongings. Help?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2017

I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. Yes, you need to see a lawyer to get a probate action begun. As the parent/guardian of the children...

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Can i and my sister be on the estate deed together

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 13, 2016

You should be concerned. Your mother needs to see her own attorney (without any other family members ideally) so that the attorney can obtain from...

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Are there any Oregon laws regarding how to share maintenance costs for easements created prior to 1992?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

As in all real estate, there are two kinds of laws that may apply. One is statutory, the other is what is called the common law. Generally...

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Can we sue a landlord for renting a home that was on a fault line, did not disclose it?

Douglas's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

I think you are the same person who posted about the security deposit etc. I will only address the other issue. I am unaware of any law that...

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Can a landlord charge me for repainting a whole room & damages from a home that is on a fault line

Douglas's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

Generally the landlord has to account for your security deposit within 30 days. That is a first question. Your instincts are seemingly good -...

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Can a warranty deed be used in Oregon to convey present interest in a real property, while postponing its use and enjoyment?

Douglas's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

I agree with the above about a life estate. However, you are likely decreasing your basis for capital gains tax in this way of handling it. To...

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Our last payment on 2nd mortgage was Nov 2010,Our 1st foreclosedin Aug 2011, what is State of limitations on 2nd in OR?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

Assuming your second was the normal paperwork - a promissory note, secured by a trust deed, you should review the promissory note you signed to see...

Douglas R Holbrook's Answers (154)

Husband cheating.

Is it better to approach suspected trust mismanagement as a beneficiary or trustee?

Do I have to pay a debt collection agency money for a debt that I did not incur?

My children's dad just killed himself. No will. No probate. They legal heirs but family refuse access to his belongings. Help?

Can i and my sister be on the estate deed together

Are there any Oregon laws regarding how to share maintenance costs for easements created prior to 1992?

Can we sue a landlord for renting a home that was on a fault line, did not disclose it?

Can a landlord charge me for repainting a whole room & damages from a home that is on a fault line

Can a warranty deed be used in Oregon to convey present interest in a real property, while postponing its use and enjoyment?

Our last payment on 2nd mortgage was Nov 2010,Our 1st foreclosedin Aug 2011, what is State of limitations on 2nd in OR?