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Q: Does my sister’s husband need to sign the listing contract if he isn't listed?
My sister and I jointly hold the title to my mother's house in Iowa, which was distributed equally between us according to her will. There are no liens or mortgage on the property. My sister wants to give me the proceeds from the sale since I've paid all the bills and improvements. Her... View More 
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Eric A. Checketts
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answered on Sep 8, 2026
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answered on Sep 8, 2026
Your sister's husband does not become an owner of the property simply because he is married to your sister, and if the property is not their homestead, he would not ordinarily need to sign the listing agreement merely because of the marriage.
However, that is somewhat different from... View More
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Q: Can I hire a lawyer to negotiate a settlement without upfront money?
I am involved in a 42 USC 1983 case in Tennessee, focusing on fraud, slander, and misleading the court with false or unsubstantiated evidence. The facts are undisputed so far. Two defendants received their summons around July 30, 2026, and the third defendant had their summons reissued around... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In terms of your question on how to proceed, the best starting point could be to reach out to Tennessee attorneys to discuss in further detail. What you describe does not appear to be a cookie-cutter case. Where... View More
Q: Was I illegally surveilled by police on Facebook in Alabama?
I was arrested in Alabama and believe I was illegally surveilled over Facebook. I introduced a female in a post as someone's wife and was subsequently arrested. I'm legally deaf, so texting and socializing through the internet are my primary means of communication. At the time of my... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. It isn't clear about what is meant by illegally surveilled. In general nationwide, Facebook and other social media is considered fair game for law enforcement, insurance investigators, and prospective employers when it comes to... View More
Q: What can I do about my landlord removing my belongings due to missed rent payments in Michigan?
I reside in Michigan and am struggling to find work to pay my rent, which is verbally agreed upon at $400 per month. My landlord has removed my belongings from my room twice now for missed rent payments. He served me with a notice to quit and removed my belongings during my recent hospitalization.... View More
Thomas. R. Morris
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
What the landlord did is called "unlawful distraint". This is from a statute that gives you a cause of action for damages and recovery of possession. "Any person who is ejected or put out of any lands or tenements in a forcible and unlawful manner, or being out is afterwards held... View More
Q: What are my legal rights for a medical error in California?
I was experiencing throbbing on the right side of my head near the temple, and my doctor suggested it could be arthritis of the artery. After being prescribed steroids and referred to a specialist, I underwent a biopsy. During the procedure, the doctor removed a piece of material but later... View More
Sami Nouri
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
Removing the wrong tissue may support a malpractice claim if the physician failed to meet the applicable standard of care and that failure caused compensable harm. The admission is important evidence, but it does not by itself establish every required element. Damages may include the additional... View More
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