The seller did not have a will but was married. The wife was not on the purchase contract or property deed. Property is in Pennsylvania.
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answered on Mar 27, 2019
I would need to read the agreement of sale to give you an answer. I suggest you make an appointment with an attorney to discuss this.
I am trying to purchase an ( a credenza) item via Facebook Marketplace. The seller agreed to my offers twice. Then her husband wants more is $$ for this item. Her's was listed Wed, March 3-20. I agreed to purchase it at the her asking price on 3-21. Then on 3-22 I received an alert through... View More 
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answered on Mar 25, 2019
Unfortunately if she is not going to be cooperative you will not be in a position to purchase the item. I would back off and disappear for a bit. When she doesn't get any other offers she will attempt to contact you. By the way what is so special about this piece of furniture?
When my sister refinanced her condominium in Mont Clare, PA, she added her boyfriend to the title. Wording as follows (quoting the format exactly but using pseudo names for privacy): Owner Name(s): “Doe Jane & Smith John.” She recently learned that the type of ownership is tenancy in... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
File a corrected deed to state joint tenants with the right of survivorship. Yes both parties must agree and execute the deed.
Can I sue their home owners insurance without effecting them personally?
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answered on Feb 16, 2019
If they were negligent you may be able to sue them. Do you know if they have homeowners insurance. They should report the incident to their homeowners carrier.
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answered on Feb 10, 2019
You pay a lawyer to do it. Hopefully there was an estate opened.
The home was not the primary residence of the deceased. Can the title be transferred from the deceased person's name to the buyer, without it being transferred first to my name. All debts from the estate are paid.
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answered on Feb 10, 2019
The deed should be in the estates name and be transferred from the estate.
I won a small claims judgement against a used car dealer for fraud and damages. I was asking $3000 punitive damages and the judge awarded $300. The car dealer is now appealing the decision. Can I ask the appeals judge for the full $3000 be awarded at the appeal or do I have to file an appeal myself... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2019
Yes the appeal from small claims is Like you are starting the case from the beginning.
My mom passed away from a car accident while on her way to a job interview with amazon. They cancelled the interview but failed to inform her. She would have never been in the car if they would have called. Should they be held responsible?
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answered on Feb 6, 2019
The car accident was the cause of her untimely death not the fact that she was in the car going to an interview.
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answered on Feb 5, 2019
JUST ADD HIM TO THE DEED AND RECORD IT
One of the joint tenants has a daughter who is his POA. she used the POA to convey his interest to herself a few weeks before he died. She did not ask the other owners nor were they notified when she did a new deed. Is this legal?
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answered on Feb 4, 2019
Yes if the POA gave her the power to transact real estate
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answered on Jan 30, 2019
No
He challanged me to a fight, and to avoid more problems it seems like the best solution. What could happen here. Not fighting is kind of out of the option at this point.
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answered on Jan 24, 2019
Do not fight him.
My 18 year old daughter is the court appointment administratrix of her grandfathers estate. He died intestate. She is the only living relative besides step-children who we were told are not entitled to his estate.
Our lawyer is telling us we need to get homeowners insurance on the home... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2019
Talk to your attorney he should help you navigate this.
Legal division of assists. Father gets homestead he dies 30 days before order is distributed. Mother is benefactor of his will, she is informed in 2010 hearing that she cannot inherit or take elective share due to final divorce decree. Mother dies in 2015 father died 2008. C3 children get fathers... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2019
..."Executor comes along in 2016 for mother’s estate claiming owner ship of fathers house lower court gives it to them." The house would go to mothers ..."real or residual remaining"....
How do I get around a breach? I'm trying to acquire the LLC and continue the current lease as is. The LLC owner wants to retire and offered to sell me his business. Would a partnership with the LLC be a better option rather than an acquisition? Another detail about this situation is that I am... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2019
Who is the current landlord? Please give me a call in my office. Your transaction seems a little more involved than can be done in a message forum. My office number is 412-391-7135
was flagged by Nissan and was to be sold at auction with "no engine warranty". The small dealer I bought it from never disclosed any issues or any flags to the engine warranty. Now I have a car that needs a new motor. Car was sold in New Jersey.
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answered on Jan 6, 2019
Call a lemon lawyer. That type of attorney handles these issues
He wants the house and I don't but he thinks I should hand it over to him . He wants me to pay half of all the maintenance on the house and he is living there
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answered on Dec 26, 2018
The deed to the house is in both names? You will need to file an action against him to buy you out. I charge $250 an hour. I would need a retainer to get started. My office is located at 510 Third Avenue Pittsburgh Pa. 15219. 412-391-7135 - call for an appointment.
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answered on Dec 26, 2018
Did he do the work? What kind of services?
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answered on Dec 26, 2018
What were the documents?
What can I do, the judge has not made a decisions as of yet. The trial was just on Dec. 21.
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answered on Dec 26, 2018
You need to object to the admission of the documentary evidence when it is being offered into evidence at trial. The Judge will decide if the admission is prejudicial, relevant and admissible.
Had you ever seen these documents before? Did you have an attorney representing you?
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