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Q: Are my aunt's nephews and niece entitled to proceeds from the sale of her home?
My aunt passed away in 2018 without a will, owning a home jointly with her husband solely in joint tenancy. Her three children passed away in 2005, 2014, and 2023, all without spouses, wills, or children. Her husband predeceased her in 1984. Moreover, her grandson passed away in 2025, leaving no... View More 
Peter J. Weinman
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answered on Jun 5, 2026
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answered on Jun 5, 2026
This is a very complex quesiton and it can turn in many different directions, but before anyone could even begin to take a stab at it, there's an inconsistent MATERIAL fact that needs to be addressed/corrected. You stated that all 3 of your aunt's children died without children, but then... View More
Q: How to report a Quadro attorney for unethical behavior in California?
I am in California and suspect a Quadro attorney of unethical behavior during my divorce process. The attorney located financial assets that were already disclosed and is charging me for preparing paperwork. The divorce decree specified my wife’s 401(k) and my pension, not my wife’s pension,... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
First you have to determine your goals. If the goal is to have it done correctly and not be charged, a Bar complaint might not be the most effective.
The first action would be for your attorney in the case deal with the Quadro attorney and, potentially, a motion in Court.... View More
Q: Do I have legal privacy rights from my co-owner brother?
My brother and I co-own a home in Staten Island, New York, where I am the sole occupant. He frequently shows up unannounced without notifying me in advance, which affects my privacy. We haven't set any formal agreements about occupancy or notifications. Do I have any legal rights to privacy,... View More
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
Dear Staten Island Home Owner:
You wrote "...We haven't set any formal agreements about occupancy or notifications..." and that explains why an owner shows up at the house he owns with you and takes you by surprise. No, there is no law to deal with the privacy rights of joint owners in a home.
Q: How to proceed with eviction after contract for deed issues in MN?
I'm dealing with a situation involving a tenant under a contract for deed in Minnesota. The contract lasted three years, but the tenant failed to make the balloon payment and neglected to pay property taxes for two years. Consequently, we initiated court proceedings, though our initial filing... View More
James A. Teigland
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
It depends on the exact claims made in the lawsuit brought by the contract for deed buyer, including whether an order has been obtained enjoining you from terminating the contract for deed. If there is no order enjoining you from terminating the contract for deed or otherwise starting an eviction... View More
Q: Do I have a claim to our marital home and alimony with no financial contribution?
I am currently three years into a divorce in New Jersey. My ex-spouse, who owns a contracting business started in 2018, and I were married in 2018, and we have one child. I dedicated myself to taking care of our child, who was recently diagnosed with Autism and the ASH1L Genetic disorder. In... View More
Richard Diamond
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
If ever someone needed to schedule a consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer, its you. You do not have the skillset to address these issues alone. Understand that the lawyer hired by your spouse, works for your spouse and he is advancing a hard line stance sought by your spouse. I am not... View More
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