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Q: Can my mother-in-law in Maryland force me out despite living rights in a will?
I've been living in my house in Maryland for 46 years. The house is owned by my mother-in-law, but there is an amendment to her will that gives me living rights should anything happen to my husband. Our children are to inherit the house once I pass. I have consistently contributed to household... View More 
Mark Oakley
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
The Will is irrelevant until your mother-in-law dies. It doesn’t matter what it says until then. You cannot enforce any of its provisions while she is alive. She can revoke or amend her will at any time and exercise her legal rights as sole owner of the property during her lifetime. You are a... View More
Q: Can I dispute trash company charges for unused service since May 2025?
I am being sued for $495 by a trash company in Pennsylvania for past due balances. I initially requested service for only three months, but they have continued to bill me since May 2025, even though I haven't used their service since then. While I did receive the charges, I have been disputing... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
A Pennsylvania attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible you could dispute the charges. Your starting point could be to review the terms of your contract, in particular, any provisions about cancellation, termination, or auto-renewal. If the... View More
Q: What can I do about long-term gas exposure in my NY apartment and health issues?
I've been experiencing a persistent gas smell in my New York apartment for over three years, which I believe has affected my health. Since moving in, I've developed symptoms such as wheezing, mucus in my lungs, joint swelling, and lower back ache. I initially thought these issues were due... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
I'm sorry about your difficult situation. Your matter straddles a number of categories - all of which you've chosen, and possible additional categories, such as product liability, if the stove is demonstrated to somehow be defective. I picked up your question because it was tagged for... View More
Q: Can NY troopers use shoulder without lights for traffic checks?
I received a cellphone ticket from a New York State trooper while in dead stop traffic. The trooper was driving on the shoulder without any emergency lights on. Is it legal for a state trooper to use the shoulder without emergency lights on just to check for traffic violations?
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
The traffic ticket defense attorneys on this site would know such settings best, but your question remains open for a week. Yes, they can. I am not aware of statutory restrictions in Vehicle & Traffic Law requiring them to display lights or be in the main lanes of traffic for enforcement... View More
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Q: What to do after a rear-end collision with phony insurance in Illinois?
I was involved in a rear-end collision in Illinois. The person who hit me provided a phony insurance card. A police report was filed at the scene, and I have attempted to contact the person, but she refuses to give me the correct insurance information, claiming it wasn’t her fault. There are no... View More
David Abels
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
Hopefully, you have full insurance coverage on your own vehicle. If so, one of the best options is typically to file a property damage claim with your own insurance company. Your insurance carrier will likely pursue a subrogation claim against the at-fault driver to recover what it paid. As part of... View More
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