What if my grandmothers caretaker and co-owner of her house dies. Who does the house go to?

The simple answer is, it depends. Is there a will? Was the will executed correctly? If there was not a will, then it will pass through intestacy....

Landlord won't honor executed lease and has cashed all $$ paid him. Wants me to sign a release before he gives me my money back.

The simple answer is a landlord cannot exclude you from a property with a fully executed lease unless other factors exist. I would suggest...

Subletting a room , no lease was ever signed, only emails exchanged. Can legal action be taken against me if I move out?

Under Massachusetts law, all landlords owe tenants what is called an implied warranty of habitability. This means that a landlord is obligated to...

What will happen if I break my lease early?

Attorney Ostendorf is correct in that it would be more optimal to view the lease, but yes the general rule is that you would be responsible for the...

When u owe a debt to a collector and they ask the courts for a issuance of execution what does that mean?

Quite often if you're only income is SSDI, you may qualify for hardship and be deemed judgment proof. Feel free to stop by the RICLAPP (Rhode...

I'm on SSI, and a deliquent private student loan has gone to a law firm. I cannot pay, will they take me to court?

If you are currently permanently disabled and are currently only receiving SSI then these benefits are protected and you probably have a defense...

As Atty. Hammarlund and Ostendorf have described, simple wear and tear is not recoverable by a landlord, but what I might think is wear and tear is...

Can the district Attourny use the fact I go in trouble when I was 23 aginst me during testifying aginst my ex ?

If I understand what you are saying, your ex has been charged with violating a restraining order under 209A, and the ADA is claiming that he won't...

Ok so I got caught shoplifting 7 years ago

As Mr. Brinkmeir said, you will need to expunge your record. Feel free to contact me or another attorney here on Avvo using the search tool. Most...

Mother passed.2011 and left me a quick claim deed

In my opinion, this is not something that can simply be answered through a conversation on Avvo. I would suggest that you contact an attorney...