While you may not want the agent to see it, the bank loaning money and the insurers will need to see it. You are correct that it is a private document, but even private documents must be shared to prove the status of a person or entity. Do you just want others to take your word for what the trust... View More

Until the foreclosure sale, the owner can attempt to sell. Of course, the sale is subject tot he costs and expense of the mortgage. But it remains the best option for realizing full value. But since foreclosure cases are public records, many know that the auction sale will be less expensive.

No. It merely means that a court has made a decision or wrote an order. The order or decision will grant or deny requested relief.

You must examine the trust documents, and how the money was spent. If the trust says funds can be spent on your education, for instance, and it was used to pay tuition, buy clothes and books, etc., then the money was properly spent. But in the end, you may have to sue. Our office just concluded a... View More

The Personal Representative of the Estate stands in your father's shoes. If no estate was opened, it is likely the mortgage company will force the opening of the Estate. You would need to open the estate, anyway, in order to inherit his interest.

Notes are not recorded. And the originals are often endorsed "in blank." Maryland law has changed much over the last three years, mostly to protect the rights of a party to foreclose if they have possession of the note, and authority to act for the owner of the loan. That is as specific... View More

No. An empty house is not available for adverse possession unless you satisfy all the other requisites for this cause of action. And if you want to see some interesting articles, google the subject in California. You will read about several folks who went to jail for taking vacants by adverse... View More

All probate files are open for public inspection and copying, at the courthouse. Nobody will know you were there. You may also mail in requests for documents, with payment for copying costs.

Sorry you are losing the end of the boating season! If the marina knew you required the report to shake loose the insurance money, then you should cancel the payment. You are at risk, however, to assertion of a lien that may prevent you from quickly moving the vessel to another facility. This... View More

The dead parent's estate must execute a deed, through the Personal Representative, passing title to the ground rent. A right to ground rent is an interest in land, and so it must be passed like any other interest in land, by a deed.

It depends on what the contract says. If it is a standard MAR contract, you have the rights to cancel if good title cannot be passed, as in this case. Alternately, if the seller will set aside sufficient money from the settlement funds to clear the lien, you might still have settled. Your... View More

A power of attorney can only be granted to you by a competent person. If they are incompetent, the only the circuit court judge may grant guardianship and decision making authority. You must file a circuit court petition.

By filing a petition for guardianship in the circuit court. You will need medical certificates as exhibits. The court will then appoint a lawyer to look after your brother's interests and advise whether you are the best choice as guardian. If uncontested, the case can be resolved in a few... View More

You might have a claim for adverse possession, or for abandonment. We recently litigated this issue where an undeveloped road ran right to our client's front steps. A neighbor claimed rights to drive on the lawn, and off to court we went. 10 months later, we had a written agreement about... View More

Only if the dog was damaged. In Maryland, a pet is property....like a kitchen chair. As the owner, you may sue for damage to your property. In this case, if there are vet bills because the animal got sick from being in the cold rain, you might recover that cost.

You may get paid if you actually do work, and that means you must decide what tasks will be performed by you and which tasks will be performed by the lawyer. The lawyer works for you, as PR. Meet and discuss with your lawyer.

You interview lawyers and firms until you find someone you like, and who you can afford. Then you sign a fee agreement and pay the lawyer's fee. Only then do you "have a lawyer." He will then give you advice and perform the work described in the fee agreement.

Yes, but you have greatly damaged your credibility with the lie. And you will surely be angry when folks choose not to believe you. No woman deserves a beating, and once should be enough to motivate you to bail and move on.

You refer to a "surrender date." That implies that he is going to prison, even while the appeal is being prosecuted. Beyond that, you should discuss this with his lawyer (or better yet, he should discuss this with his lawyer). Did he have private counsel or a PD at trial? Did he take a... View More

Context is important. Was the lease in default before you attempted to pay? What does the lease say about death of the primary lessee? What reason was given for the refusal? You raise many questions that must be investigated before you will get meaningful advice.