Most house listings have a disclaimer stating that the information is not guaranteed to be accurate, and buyer should verify it. Most purchase contracts also state that any statements by agents are not to be relied on by buyer. Most purchase contacts also advise buyers to get whatever inspections... View More

Talk to the surveyor who set the new pin and compare to the plat or legal description of your parcel. You might have to hire your own surveyor to confirm your boundaries and determine if the carport encroaches. Even if there is no encroachment, it might not meet the zoning setback requirements.... View More

Yes, you and your siblings could be entitled to something of your mother's estate, depending on whether she has a surviving spouse. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney to review the situation and advise you how best to proceed to sort out the estates for both your... View More

A mediator helps the two spouses reach a settlement outcome that both spouses agree is fair, or at least tolerable. But if each spouse is not fully informed of their potential rights and all the implications of the settlement, then that spouse might be at a disadvantage in agreeing to a mediated... View More

Assets that have proper TOD designations are not probate assets. Personal property and other accounts or items without TOD could require her estate to be opened to transfer those items. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local probate attorney who can review the assets with you and advise you... View More

That sounds like a difficult situation. The proper eviction process can take several weeks, and that can create a tense situation before a tenant can be removed. Some landlords don't follow the proper eviction process to remove tenants and lock them out, and the tenant then sues the landlord... View More

If he had no will, then someone, usually a family member, must file with the Probate Court to open his estate to legally distribute his car and any other assets to his legal heirs after payment of debts for which proper claims are filed. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local probate... View More

Check if your local domestic relations court has a legal clinic with volunteer lawyers who help with the divorce paperwork. Or check local law schools for any legal clinics they have. The forms for divorce are typically available on your local court's web site, although it is recommended... View More

Yes, the owners must give a 30 day written notice before filing the eviction. But an eviction filing is a permanent court record that can make it difficult for you to rent from a landlord who check's the court records, and most landlords check, and won't rent to someone with a prior... View More

You'll need to talk to an attorney ASAP if you are being required to vacate by this weekend. Whether or not the writ was signed or has different dates, the sheriff could show up to execute on it and allow the landlord's moving crew to enter and remove all your belongings out to the curb.... View More

A guardian can only use funds for the person over whom they are acting as guardian. Using funds for personal use could open the guardian to personal liability, civil and criminal action. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local estate planning attorney to discuss the guardianship.

In Ohio, spouses have marital rights (called "dower rights") in all the real estate owned by the other spouse, whether their name is on the deed or not. So when selling or mortgaging any real estate, both the owner named on the deed, and the owner's spouse, must sign. The spouse... View More

Talk to the landlord to negotiate an early termination, although landlord is under no obligation to do so. Landlord might ask for a payment. If landlord is in default of the lease, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the lease and the situation, and... View More

The bank might or might not allow deposit of the insurance check. A Power of Attorney terminates when the person dies. So any use of that POA now would be unauthorized. If the bank won't accept it, ask the insurance company if it would reissue the check to an heir or beneficiary. If not,... View More

If she or the landlord did not go through the proper eviction process, then you could call the police to try to regain entry, but they might not do anything to help you, and they might tell you to talk to a lawyer. You could sue her for any monetary damages you incur for finding a new place to... View More

Yes, each spouse must list all assets and liabilities. Even if accounts are in separate names, they most likely will be considered marital assets. Use the Find a Lawyer to retain a local family law attorney to assist with the forms, because if you a make a mistake on the forms, you might not be... View More

That must be very worrisome. But he cannot sell the home without your signature on the deed, even if you are not named on the deed. In Ohio, but spouses must sign any deed for real estate owned by either or both of them - so you both have to agree to any sale. If you file for divorce, you can... View More

You would have to sue the developer asking the court for damages or to rescind the contract to get your money back. If you file a lawsuit, the developer might negotiate a settlement to avoid the cost of litigation or possible bad publicity.

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A church is typically organized as a non-profit corporation with the state, and all assets are required to be used for non-profit purposes. If the church corporation sells its assets, the money must be used only for non-profit purposes. Operations of non-profit corporations are reviewed by the... View More

If your mother does not agree, she should use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local attorney who handles probate matters to review the circumstances of the house sale and advise your mother of her options. Many attorneys offer free consultations so she can find one to work with.