The septic tank at the house I am renting had to be pumped its been running slow since we moved in am I responsible for payment

This seems like something that would fall under the landlord's responsibility to pay for. While parties to a contract (lease) can agree to whatever...

If I lose on an eviction summons in Tampa, Florida can I appeal to a different court?

Generally speaking, yes, you can appeal certain rulings made by judges. Your case is likely in county court and if appealed will go to circuit...

Parent is in acommma no will is left. Would like to know how to go about assuming home which is a habitat home?

Likewise, I am sorry to hear about your parent. It will be difficult for you to assume the loan on the home from your ill parent as he/she may need...

Do lawyers ever offer mail receipt service?

I agree with my colleague. I am sure you can find an attorneys' office that will charge you to use their address but quite frankly, it may not be...

I was just appointed guardian for my brother. I opened a guardianship account. How do I access his other accounts.

As my colleague stated, the Letters of Guardianship should specify what rights you are able to exercise over your brother (i.e., the right to...

Do I need to go to probate court

If your wife's brother lived in New York, any probate proceeding (if necessary) would need to be opened there. I do not know New York law, but in...

Selected as the best answer

Hi, thank you for taking my question. In October, 2008 my mother in law passed and the proper estate tax returns were filed.

More information would be needed in order to properly answer your question. For instance, the answer to this question would be dependent on where...

Do i have to pay back rent when the complex I live at hasn't asked for it / wouldn't take the money?

As my colleague stated, it is difficult to understand why ownership has changed back and forth. Maybe the "owners" lost the property through a...

My parents recently passed away and I was the trust of their bank account..my stepfather was in a nursing home and owes 9,000.

As my other colleague stated, more information is needed. If this account is your stepfather's, you can use the account funds to satisfy this debt....

I have a reverse mortgage. This is the fifth year. I am now being bombarded with threatening letters indicating foreclosure.

Generally speaking, a reverse mortgage servicer can foreclose on the "borrower" if that person passes away, tries to transfer the property to...