Are civil courts bound by appellate criminal court decisions?

This would require an analysis of an appellate decision and statute which is beyond the scope of an online forum. As a general rule, if an...

If a poa states you can make gifts to anyone and including yourself as a poa is it legal

Using your own words, the POA authorized you as her agent to make gifts "on her behalf", which would ordinarily not be understood to mean to the...

Is it legal for someone to sign my name on a certified mail return receipt requested card?

I am not sure of the point of the question other than hyper-technicality, since it seems from the question that you did in fact receive the letter....

Contractor bid 3-5000 to clear land. We accepted. He just invoiced us a $30,000 bill. What are our options

Sounds like a verbal dispute that will have to play out in a courtroom somewhere. Wait for the lawsuit and, if you have not already done so,...

I am looking for advice on a document related to refinancing our home.

Nobody has to lend you money, and the lender can determine the conditions under which the loan will be made. If the loan applications are...

How can I keep my mom's money safe from my sister who keeps having my mom write her checks?

It is normal for a parent to aid and assist a child considered by the parent to be more needy, much to the annoyance of her other more productive...

Can a real estate agent pursue compensation from their client if the buyer and seller agree to cancel a purchase agreement?

The terms of the listing agreement must be closely examined. If the broker brings a ready, willing and able buyer which is agreed to by the...

How to remove an illegally registered name on my elderly mom's property deed

Timing is everything in these sorts of cases. Not remembering is not the same as not having done it, and having done it for a good reason when it...

If the beneficiary can be found, an assignment of his/her beneficial interest to your mother would be helpful. If the beneficiary has died,...

Wrong person served

Mistaken identity can and does happen. Your daughter in law should write a letter to the plaintiff/plaintiff's attorney stating the facts and...