Based upon your description you can make a claim. It would be best if you found out the name of their insurance company and make the claim and determine the insurance company position, ie: pay the claim or deny. If denied then you would have to file suit. Another option is to explore whether your... View More

Driving without insurance will result in a fine and suspension of the drivers license. If the vehicle was insured but the insurance card was not in the vehicle or able to be accessed through an App, then being proof of insurance to Court and the ticket should be dismissed.

If your mother is in title to the property, then if she wants to leave you the property, she can:

1. Put that directon in a will; or

2. Execute a Quit Claim Deed, to reflect a change of ownership, so that both you and your mother are listed and identified as owners.

Which... View More

As the client, you have the absolute right to discharge your current attorney and retain new counsel. Based on the concerns you describe, it would be best for you to immediately start searching for a new attorney while advising your current attorney you no longer want them to represent your... View More

The lease will have to be reviewed to determine what liability there may be beyond the personal guaranty as well as the potential for an early termination. There are many options to discuss with the landlord including temporary rent abatement or modification, early buyout, allowing the landlord to... View More

Based upon your description the sales/transaction documents will need to be reviewed. Since the dealership is in Missouri, you should contact an attorney licensed in Missouri whose practice is concentrated in consumer law.

Fundamentally, if you do not have a written lease, you can provide 30 days notice and then vacate. The landlord has the responsibility to provide a habitable apartment and of course you have the obligation to timely pay the rent. Perhaps the landlord's attitude is that they are being... View More

Based upon your description you and your siblings have an equal ownerhip percentage. For that to change would require the consent of your siblings and depending on what the usage of the property, it may be appropriate to consider forming an LLC. It would be best to consult with an attorney whose... View More

The title to the property must be reviewed as well as the will. I am assuming from the description that your aunt's name was not on the title, but that should be verified. If your aunt's name is not on the title to the property then the will must be reviewed to determine the specifics... View More

The property must be in your step mother's name for it to be, ultimately, legally transferred. I would recommend you speak with an attorney whose focus is in Probate. Since the mother passed away 2 years ago, a probate estate will probably have to be opened so that the property can be... View More

If the account is set up right of survivorship, where you and your mother were the co-owners, that means that upon her death you become the sole owner of the account, which passes outside of probate. So I would review how the account was set up to verify your ownership rights. Regarding... View More

If your neighbor was responsible for the fire you describe and it ultimately caused damage to your property then the neighbor would be responsible for paying the cost of the damage to your shed. If the neighbor did not actually start the fire, but was aware that there was a fire, then they would... View More

Your description suggests you took something without permission and have reached an agreement with the owner of the property. An agreement can be prepared and signed which confirms the agreement to repay the money. The agreement should also include the property owner releasing any claims that they... View More

If only your name is on the mortgage, then you are the only individual obligated to pay that obligation. If title to the property is in both of your names, your girlfriend will remain in title (an owner) even though she is not a signatory to the mortgage. If there is a default on the mortgage,... View More

I would recommend you review the terms of your lease to determine if there are any restrictions. Additionally, are there building rules/regulations which apply. Alghough due to COVID many buildings are adjusting their normal procedures, access to an individual's unit should not be restricted.

Based upon your question, although your mother left you her entire estate, it does not appear that estate included an interest in the home. From your description your father is in sole title to the home and therefore the sole owner. If there are issues regarding the mortgage, those must be... View More

Based upon your description, I am not clear if you had an estimate for the proposed work which you approved or if there was a formal written agreement was signed which described the scope of work for the agreed price. Most repair shops provide estimates for the proposed work, asking the customer... View More

Based upon your description, if water damage/water infiltration issues are present and that history was denied by the seller, there may be an action for fraud and depending on the nature of the sale, for violations of the Consumer Fraud Act. The real estate contract must be reviewed as well as an... View More

Who holds title to the family home? Did your mom have a will? Was the property held by a trust, individually in either your mother or father's name, jointly by both of your parents or in some other manner.

Those questions must be answered. When did you mom pass away and was a... View More

765 ILCS 605/9(f) of the Illinois Condo Act provides: Payment of any assessment shall be in amounts and at times determined by the board of managers. If the assessment increased, as is often the case, then the unit owner is required to pay the new amount. So if I understand the question, the... View More