Can a house that has unpaid taxes be purchased out of probate by a family member?

No, your plan will not work, although payment of the taxes would help preserve the asset pending the next steps to be taken, and for which you...

If someone dies and their will is filed but not probated would a party initiating a forclosure have to open probate?

Under normal circumstances whether the owner/borrower is living or dead makes little difference, and foreclosure may proceed with or without any...

My dear friend died and now is getting taken advantage of, (I am so sad). Please help give me advice in what I should do !

This is a very serious but not uncommon situation. Since you have no standing, there is nothing you can do except assist in locating the closest...

Can the person who stole my check be tracked?

We hope you changed your account. There is probably little purpose for you to "find" the person who did it, obviously a crook, and what would you...

I need to get rid of my timeshare and am wondering if I should get an attorney to help me find something to get me out of it.

You sign a contract, you are obligated. These timeshare outfits will try to milk it themselves for a while then turn it over to an aggressive...

What to do if an Attorney that neglected to pay you since 2005, he spent your money on his own personal use?

If any part of this is true, there are grounds for strong disciplinary action including disbarment by the state bar in your state, and for a civil...

You cannot be paralyzed by the bad behavior of your present attorney, and you should immediately employ another who will advise you further about...

Lawyer, making it difficult to dismiss him.

It would be odd for an attorney to refuse to sign a substitution when requested by the client. Perhaps the best move is to employ another attorney...

If your mother is competent enough to sign another POA in the form required by the bank, you can and should do so. If she is no longer competent...

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What rights/ability to take legal action do I have a joint mortgage w/someone and they are refusing to pay their half?

Yes, you are entitled to contribution. When all the numbers are determined consult an attorney in the county where the ex is residing to sue for...