You should ask this in the SC section of these boards. You will get NC attorneys primarily here.

The POA is void upon death, and the will is what controls who the clerk chooses to appoint. It is ultimately up to the clerk, but they almost always follow the will.

No, they can recommend but not mandate.

It is one of the ways to protect the home from Medicaid claims currently. Without a more detailed consultation, I cannot recommend it over any of the other methods.

Take all the documents to a local lawyer and get their opinion. This question cannot be answered without a full understanding of all the facts and a review of the documents.

It is only binding on the parties who actually signed the document.

It likely did not rise to the level of malpractice. However, it would likely be enough to collect any amount directly tied to the issue from the lawyer. I would start by asking the lawyer directly and escalate from there.

Your rights depend on whether or not you had a formal lease in place, if you did not then your rights are pretty minimal. It would likely cover them not turning off the water without notice, but not much beyond that.

You can apply for an abandoned vehicle title, this is done either by filling out the form found online or going to your local DMV office. It will take some time but is possible.

I would advise that the HOA hire an attorney to review the situation. There are too many unknown facts to be able to give you the answers you are looking for.

Depending on the nature of the ticket, it could be a very simple fix or might involve slightly more money. Hire a local traffic attorney to assist you. You will generally get a better deal than negotiating yourself.

Based on this fact pattern, you should be the recipient of any excess funds in the foreclosure process. I would advise that you hire an attorney to represent you during this process to ensure that your interests are heard in court.

While there are probably some attorneys barred in NC and Puerto Rico, there are not many. You will get much better advice posting this on the Puerto Rico portion of this page if one exists.

If your dad was of sound mind when he did this, then there is little you can do. If it was done using a power of attorney, then the transfer is presumed void. You should probably pay for a consultation with an attorney to see what they think of this before proceeding.

It sounds like you are not currently divorced. If you sell the house, only half of it should go to your husband.

I would advise paying for specific legal advice as, depending on the current relationship, it may be in your best interests to hold onto the house.

Right now, based on your fact pattern, the house is owned by your father, your sister, and you. Even though there is no deed stating as much, that is still the case. You should be able to sell the property, but all three people and their spouses will have to sign the new deed.

Unless the roommate is able to provide proof that satisfies the court of his ownership, the small claims eviction should be sufficient to remove the roommate.

But until he actually tries to challenge your probate authority, ignore his claim of the will. Make him prove that he has a valid... View More

I would have to review your old lease, but that is likely the one that is now in effect. The bill could be construed as notice, but once again, I would have to review the lease. I would probably sue in small claims court but understand that you will likely never see any of the money.

While the landlord is allowed to inspect the property, they are not supposed to use the property while you possess it via the lease. I would have to review the lease to ensure it is not allowed, but I don't think they should do this.

There are no late fees, the fee is 4 cents for every $10 in assets of the estate. I would generally advise to ask the clerk to tell you how much you owe.