My daughter just bought a house and moved in. Rite away the sewer started showing signs of problems. She had a camera ran thru the line and was told it was collapsed. She wasn't told anything about this during the purchase. It seems this had to be known issue that wasn't disclosed.... View More 
answered on Nov 11, 2021
If the Seller knew of the problem and failed to disclose, they can be found liable in court, pending proof, etc. Nebraska law provides attorney fees in some circumstances, and if the Buyer is sucessfull, and if the case is filed within a year of purchase or possesion, depending which was first.... View More
I am trying to help my parents. My uncle lived next door to my grandparents and when they passed, as the executor of the will/estate, he refused to show the will or give any of the proceeds of the estate to the other family members. My parents didn't pursue him legally (my mom was afraid of... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2021
There's not enough information here to provide an exact answer. What can be done depends on what assets would pass under the grandparent's Wills, how long ago they died, the values of the real estate and the personal property, and other factors as well.
The first thing your... View More
And does it get filed in probate because it's worth over $50,000 dollars
answered on Jan 5, 2021
In some cases, a probate case has to be filed in court but not in all cases. You should consult an attorney in person, who works in probate, or in real estate, or both, for guidance. The attorney should review the Will, the relevant real estate records, and any other relevant info before... View More
Her husband has recently passed and may have to place her in a care facility
answered on Oct 22, 2020
Your mother should consult an elder planning attorney first.
Transferring her home may result in disqualification for Medicaid or have other unforeseen results.
can i enter the property if give tenants a 24 hour notice. the tenant is being evicted on Oct 13. The property was a rental property but I am buying the property.
answered on Sep 15, 2020
You are not the landlord if you are in the process of buying, so no, you can't enter even if you give notice.
You could have the actual landlord give notice and they can take you with them to see the property.
You should probably be represented by an attorney in the purchase as... View More
Sibling is lying to the lawyer saying she is making it possible for me to go into the house. This is not true. My siblings have made it impossible for me to go into the house. My daughter is also interested in purchasing the home PR will not respond to request
answered on Aug 17, 2020
You need to contact the judge in the probate court, if the case is in probate court, preferably with a lawyer.
If its not in probate court you need to get a lawyer and see it it could be brought to probate court.
The factual and legal possibilities are too broad to be more... View More
I live in Nebraska. Where I live has 76 condo units. My family amongst us owns 6 of them. 2 are owner occupied the remaining 4 are rentals. Of the 76 units 25 are non-owner occupied with most being rented to the owners family members. The association is now trying to add wording to our bylaws that... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2020
You have stated there are 76 condo units. I would not be able to give any opinions without doing a conflict of interest check first. Based on your family's ownership of multiple units, I suggest you make an actual office appointment with an attorney.
My uncle is too trustworthy and didn't ask for a receipt. I have several texts from the contractor stating that he'd be over to finish the job and we have my uncle's bank statement showing a large cash withdrawal (which he never does) and of course we still have the tree standing.... View More
As long as I am giving them something, they gave to accept it. Is this correct?
answered on Jan 9, 2020
Under Nebraska law the insurer or their collection agency can sue you for the $7,000. If they get a judgment they can typically garnish 25 percent of your wages if you are not head of household, 15 percent if you are head of household, and they can garnish 100 percent of your bank account unless... View More
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