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Q: What legal actions can I take for real estate fraud in New York?
I am dealing with a situation involving potential real estate fraud in New York. Between 2017 and 2018, I acquired interests from heirs across multiple properties. Recently, I discovered that my company was removed from the deed, and it now claims that I sold my interest, which I did not. Given... View More 
Brandon Andres Nunez
answered on Aug 25, 2026
answered on Aug 25, 2026
What you're describing...a deed altered to show a sale you say never happened, is serious, and New York has several mechanisms to address it. Let me walk through the main ones.
The central legal tool for a dispute like this is usually a quiet title action. This is a lawsuit asking the... View More
Q: What should I do if asked to share my side of a potential battery charge in Illinois?
I was asked to go to the police station in Illinois to give my side of the story regarding a potential battery charge. I have not been formally charged yet, but I did speak with a police officer at the station. What steps should I take to protect myself legally given this situation, and what can I... View More
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W. Scott Hanken
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
You’re currently in the pre-charge investigative stage — no formal charges have been filed yet, and the State’s Attorney will decide whether to file them based on the police report and evidence gathered. The most important thing now is to stop giving any further statements without an attorney... View More
Q: What actions can I take regarding HVAC installation issues and related medical bills in Texas?
I am a resident of Texas and recently had a problematic HVAC installation. The company promised qualified installers but sent a 19-year-old who was more interested in going on vacation. After the installation, I experienced severe health issues due to being exposed to chemicals that were not... View More
Loc Tan Dang
answered on Aug 25, 2026
answered on Aug 25, 2026
You have two separate matters, and they need to be handled differently — starting with the check.
The cancelled check creates its own exposure. Stopping payment gives the company a breach of contract claim against you, and that claim is independent of your injury. It also lets them frame... View More
Q: How can I stay in my mom's house after her death if it's not in the will or trust?
I'm currently living in my mother's house in California, and she has expressed her wish for me to continue staying here after her passing. However, these wishes are not included in her will or living trust. My sister holds the power of attorney and is the trustee, and my older brother... View More
Julie King
answered on Aug 24, 2026
answered on Aug 24, 2026
Any transfer of rights in real estate is required to be in writing and signed in front of a notary. A verbal promise that someone can live in a home for years (or for their lifetime) would almost certainly be found unenforceable. Any owners of real estate who want to grant such a right must include... View More
Q: How can I stay in my mom's house after her death if it's not in the will or trust?
I'm currently living in my mother's house in California, and she has expressed her wish for me to continue staying here after her passing. However, these wishes are not included in her will or living trust. My sister holds the power of attorney and is the trustee, and my older brother... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
The honest starting point: a spoken wish that never made it into the will or trust generally isn't legally enforceable on its own. California law is clear that the written instrument controls (Probate Code section 21102), and your father's wish, since it was never documented anywhere,... View More
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