My mother and I had a joint checking account for a few years before I became her guardian. We kept this account

Generally speaking, either party to a joint account has the right to use the funds in the account. However, you are dealing with a situation where...

I am renting a house put in a work order for a water heater that needs replaced and they havent come out to replace it, advice?

I would need a bit more detail to give a precise answer, but I will try. If the water heater is not working, so that you have no hot water, the...

My father died intestate. Is it best to let his home in Washington State go into foreclosure or do a short sale?

I agree with the other answering attorney that you should talk to a probate attorney. I can't see that the effort required for a short sale area...

Lease is up 3/25/13. Landlord sent notice to renew by 2/5/13 with increase of $25. If renewed one day later add additional $18

If your lease runs through 3/25/13, then the rent increase cannot be effective before that time. You have until that time to find a new place if...

We have a house that is bought by couple of relatives. How do we prevent one person from selling it ?

If other people are added to title, those people will own the property as tenants in common, unless another form of ownership is specified - for...

How can a lawyer ethically take a case where he puts a mother and and five children in foreclosure? Child abuse involved.

As I read the question, the attorney you refer to represents the lender, not the father. While the child abuse allegations are terrible, as the...

In our Will, does it make any difference if our assets are registered in separate spouse names or owned jointly?

I agree with Ms. Jordan's answer. I would also point out that some assets that were separate before marriage may take on community property aspects...

Real estate attorney

You should consult a local real estate attorney as soon as possible. Your neighbor owes you some duties, such as not causing water to run onto your...

There are some fairly significant burdens on the landlord that come with Section 8 tenants - more paperwork, inspections, etc. This is one reason a...

The reason you've been advised to get an attorney is that the surplus funds will be or have been deposited with the clerk of the superior court in...