Before your ex returns you should hire a private investigator to update your knowledge of his assets and income. Next, hire an attorney to file a collection lawsuit and ready it for service upon your ex when he returns. The suit should be filed shortly before his return. This will not guarantee... View More

Presumably your January 2023 sale was handled by a title company and the buyer obtained a policy of title insurance guaranteeing that he was getting clear title to the home. More information is needed to determine what cloud, if any, exists. If there is a cloud, the buyer's title insurer... View More

This can be complicated. You need to work through the lawyer for one of the parties. You and your testimony will need to be disclosed to opposing counsel and, If the lawyer determines that your testimony is crucial, the lawyer will need to inform the court of a recently discovered witness that he... View More

In Arizona, both the realtor and the seller have a duty to disclose any information that may be material to a buyer. You can mitigate the impact of negative information by also disclosing positive information or, in your case, disclosing the inspector's reports that did not show anything... View More

This sounds like a nuisance lawsuit. I recommend reporting this claim to your homeowners insurance carrier. They will hire a lawyer for you to defend. Your lawyer will be an experienced insurance defense lawyer and will get all medical and other records to properly evaluate this claim.... View More

No. Some assets are exempt in Arizona such as house equity up to $400,000.00, IRAs, 401Ks, 90% of wages, social security, unemployment benefits, welfare and other assets. Most exemptions are set forth in Arizona statutes ARS 33-1101 to ARS 33-1153.

I need to know more of the facts before I can advise you. There are two issues here, not just one.

The first issue deals with this question: after 20 years, can you still take legal action? This is a statute of limitations issue. Under certain circumstances, the statute does not start... View More

You have provided insufficient information for me to know exactly what is happening. But it sounds as though your mortgage may be in arrears due to unpaid fees or other charges. If the amount tendered is not precisely correct including any late fees or other charges, a lender will often reject it... View More

You did what was right to move your family out of a hazardous situation. But you could have better protected yourselves legally. A 5-day notice to the landlord is required by ARS 33-1361 to terminate a lease where there is a health or safety danger. Since the lease was not terminated, you may... View More

You may notify creditors of your sister's death now and ask them to close accounts, etc. But you will still need to publish a notice to creditors when the probate is opened. I recommend that you consult with a probate attorney before you take any action. From the information you provided,... View More

As I understand your question; you state that your mom and you owned a home as joint tenants with right of survivorship. You inherited the home from mom. Grandmother is obligated on the house mortgage and wants to be relieved of this responsibility. She wants to sell the home and have the... View More

A text message is not a will in Arizona. In most cases in Arizona, a valid will must be signed by the decedent and witnessed. Or it must be wholly in the decedent's handwriting and signed by the decedent. Your text message appears to be an indication of the decedent's intent at the end... View More

If you are a guardian and conservator you are working under court supervision. It is strongly recommended that you be represented by counsel and clear all action with your attorney in advance of proceeding. You have provided insufficient information to properly evaluate the course of action you... View More

The Notice of Deposition and Request for production are not subpoenas. These are discovery requests. If you are a defendant in pending litigation, your failure to respond to discovery requests or your failure to appropriately respond to the Show Cause Order might jeopardize your legal position.... View More

You and the other homeowners may have a case against the board of directors for their mismanagement and breach of duty. From the information you disclosed, this should be considered. The directors may have purchased a policy of errors and omissions insurance coverage. If so, a claim could be... View More

It appears that you have a non-disclosure claim against your seller and, possibly, against your seller's agent. Both have a duty to disclose. I recommend that you have your home inspected carefully by a licensed contractor. If your seller failed to disclose the items you mentioned, the... View More

Based upon the information provided it is my opinion that your no longer having the vehicle at the time additional extensions of credit were made will not help you defend this action. If you got the money, you will need to repay it. The creditor's lawyer might use the fact that you no longer... View More

You have gone as far as you can without help. This is an important issue and you need the help of an attorney. I recommend you hire a good family law attorney as soon as possible. Family law cases proceed rapidly and you need help now.

The party who hired the expert is responsible for his fees and expenses.

Based upon the information you disclosed, my opinion is that you owe the fines. In most cases, keeping. your address current is your responsibility. Check your CC&Rs and/or Rules and Regulations. These documents may speak to these issues.