My dad recently passed away with no will how can we access his bank account?

Assuming that the account was only in your father's name and not payable on death or a joint account, one of two approaches can be taken in...

Who is responsible for paying subcontractors? The contractor or the homeowner?

Under the mechanic's lien statute, you may have a right to assert a mechanic's lien though that statute was modified a few years back limiting lien...

Is my local probate court liable for consumer fraud or is the rep for the trust liable for consumer fraud?

Although most probate and trust cases proceed without controversy, they, like other court proceedings are adversarial in nature. The people who...

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I am wondering if it is smart to try and get a cash loan on my inheritance or just keep waiting

Companies that loan money against an anticipated inheritance charge what would be high interest rates. Often companys that do this set up the...

If the landlord allows the utilities to be turned off, it will be a breach of the implied warranty of habitability. You no longer will be bound by...

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Lease validity in regards to sale of property prior to lease expiration

You have a lease that you are bound by unless the landlord agrees to let you out. The landlord is willing to let you out once the property goes...

Do I have a Legal Case against My Apartment Complex

The problem you have is that it will be very difficult to prove that you suffered any financial loss. Without damages, there is no claim.

This is an ESTATE question, For distributing inheritance amongst the remaining siblings.

It is curious that an ex-husband would have any priority for appointment as the personal representative. You may want to seek formal appointment as...

Too many problems to count with our lease has resulted in much hardship, frustration, monetary loss. Lawyer or small claims?

If the landlord has retained a security deposit and failed to give proper notice of reasons for withholding the security deposit, you can recover...

My Dad passed away last year and Mom wants to sell the house they bought & paid for. Should she have any problems selling?

If the title shows the property in Joint tenancy, your mother will needs to record both a copy of the death certificate and an affidavit affirming...