I just don't understand a judges discretion?

A judge must apply the law to the facts, so generally, how a judge "feels" from day to day should not affect his or her ruling. However, a judge...

Are contracts able to be changed 2 days after signing them because of a mistake on the part of the finance company

You should consult with an attorney and have him or her review your contract and the correspondence from you mortgage banker and the title company....

My rental agreement has a start date and a end date. Is it legally binding on both partys sides? Even if the management messed u

I agree with other counsel. You need to have an attorney review the lease to know exactly what your rights and obligations are.

Does Oregon state law allow an un-litigated tort claim to be sent to collections?

The first thing you should do is dispute the incorrect report to get it removed from your credit reports. You can find out how to do this on the 3...

Power of attorney on a minor

Yes, and it really should be notarized. These are only valid for 6 months, so something permanent should really be put in place through the court...

Can administrator of estate speak with heirs?

I agree with counsel Huddleston's comments and think he described the problem the administrator has very well. Probate law is very strict and the...

How does inheritance tax work if we receive $5,000,000 from a California family member, but we live in Oregon?

The estate tax is based in the state in which your family member lived when he or she died, so California should control and there shouldn't be any...

I signed a contract to adopt a dog 3.5 years ago. The agency no longer has the contract on file. Is the contract voided?

You can save yourself a lot of stress by having an attorney review the contract with you. I agree with counsel Abbott that a single consultation...

You definitely need to have an Operating Agreement laying out the rights and duties of you and your partner - especially if you are going to be an...

I am sorry for your loss of your mother. I agree with the statements of other counsel and you should consult with a lawyer about the possibilities...