Can the City of Edmond trim trees that are outside of their utility easement on private property?

Hard to say without much more information regarding the easement. First of all, a utility easement is not just a straight line where the actual...

Are there any options for someone like me?

The best bankruptcies are very well planned. It is not uncommon for a person to spend over a year preparing for a filing. You want to make sure...

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Is there a way I can legally get my half without putting the tenants in the middle of a family squabble?

First, it sounds like your mother used a "Transfer on Death" deed. If so, then there are some formalities (courthouse filings) that must be taken...

Didn't they permanently invalidate the entire portion of the original lien? If that is now unenforceable, how can they re-file?

Quite a dilemma. So they missed the 75 day deadline for the pre-lien statement, but they were timely on the 90 day filing deadline? Who would...

We are receiving money from oklahoma from oil wells. How much money should we save for taxes. We live in California.

I agree with previous advice that your income will be taxed at ordinary income rates for federal taxes, so your total income will determine the...

What kind of lawyer can help me write something up in Tulsa that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

First of all, verbal agreements are not valid with respect to real estate transactions. The agreement MUST be in writing to be enforceable. So,...

How do we get proof the mineral rights went into trust.

Your question is really rooted in title examination. Title examination is VERY detail oriented, and if there are any discrepancies or ambiguities...

How do I legally pay real estate buyers earnest money deposit and receive it back legally in Illinois?

Careful.... If your deposit money is represented as a down payment, then you are probably complicent in bank fraud.

What information do I need to obtain from a friend who has asked me to invest in a start up company?

To be honest - and not sarcastic: If you have to ask this question on a free forum - and you are not asking your own attorney on a retainer -...

Bankruptcy differentiates between secured and unsecured debt. If a piece of property (real property or personal propery) is subject to a lien,...