If an entity has "Inc." after its name, deos that mean it is a company?

"Inc" is short for incorporated - it is sometimes used to designate a corporation (the alternative is to use "Corp.") A non-profit corporation...

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What can go wrong that requires company officers to be personally liable for costs?

I agree with Mr. Gold - your question is too broad. There are too many ways in which a corporate office can have personal liability to list...

How does a promise note in a deed to use a lake in a subdivision work when the person who wrote it passed away?

There is not enough information to answer your question. An agreement to use property owned by another may be considered a "license" which is...

Who gets the other share of the house if one owner survives? The title is Joint Tenancy and purchased before they married.

A joint tenancy includes rights of survivorship - so that you should be covered. If you want to be extra cautious, you could file a new deed as...

My landlord shut off my water, and I have been without water since December 17th, 2012.

I agree with Mr. Stromberg. It is illegal for a landlord to cut off your water service. You should contact a local landlord tenant attorney ASAP.

I had a licensed, bonded tree professional take down a few trees at a home I recently purchased and a hoop next door was damaged

As a technical matter, the tree removal service was your agent. Thus, the neighbor could sue you or the service. If you are sued, you could file a...

Married July 2012 in WA. Spouse is refinancing house purchased 10 years ago (I'm not on deed). Should my name be on the loan?

If I understand your question, you are asking whether you should sign the note if your spouse will not add your name to the deed. As a legal...

Can I get a loan secured by my home with my signature only, even if another joint tenant is on the deed?

It would HIGHLY UNLIKELY that a bank would provide a loan to only one joint tenant. If you died the day after the loan was given, or if you failed...

Can the personal representative use funds from the sale of one homestead asset to pay for the maintenance of another?

I agree with Mr. Grazi.

Does buyer brokerage agreement that does not have broker's signature valid?

As a general rule, an agent may sign an agreement on behalf of a disclosed principal. A real estate agent has the apparent authority to bind his or...