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I have evidence and videos with proof of her saying all of this
answered on Aug 22, 2019
You have several options ranging from obtaining an order of protection against harassment to filing a civil lawsuit. I recommend that you speak with an attorney to learn your legal rights and best options. When your attorney knows the facts, he or she will be able to assist you in selecting the... View More 
The new owner of the house I rent has not given me any legal documents showing they are my landlords. They’re charging me administrative fees the previous property management company had in their lease addendum, even though they’re not a company. Otherwise, my original lease was from two... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2019
A new owner of a home takes it subject to any valid existing leases. Your lease remains valid for the remainder of its term. An addendum to the lease is not legally necessary. However, the new landlord should comply with Arizona law and give notice as to who the new property manager is and how... View More
Several months ago, my mother (who passed away last week) put together a last will and testament (based on a form from WillForms.org for the state of Arizona). It is signed, notarized, and doubly witnessed by two individuals not receiving any property under the will.
The will names me as... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2019
I recommend scheduling a consultation with a probate attorney for the review of your Mom's Will. Your probate attorney can answer your questions about the Will and can also give you recommendations for the most efficient way to handle your Mom's estate and protect her assets.
Mom has dementia and is in a assisted living home, a very expensive home. My sister is the Executor of the will and I think she may have guardianship or POA. Long story short but when we moved mom we decided as a family to spruce up the family home and rent it out to offset her costs. My sister has... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2019
I recommend that you consult an attorney about a conservatorship. Appointing a conservator will provide competent help for your mom with her financial affairs and safeguard her assets. A conservator is supervised by the court and must account annually.
If there already is a conservator... View More
Are there any costs that I would be liable for the property has a sign on it and has been listed on the MLS
answered on Jul 22, 2019
A listing agreement can be cancelled in most cases, but there can be costs and penalties associated with cancellation. For example, you may be asked to reimburse your agent for his marketing costs. Or, if you decide to sell at a later date, it is possible that your agent may make a claim against... View More
My question is in regards to property and a house my mother and father owned but both are deceased now.
A sibling is living there now and wants to sell the property. Can she sell the property if it is not under her name? If there is a will what rights do I have to claim a portion of the... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2019
Your sibling cannot sell this property unless she has a legal right to do so. This usually means that she must be the property owner or the court appointed personal representative for a deceased owner. Since both parents are now deceased, your rights will be determined by the provisions of their... View More
They never provided us with a disclosure form, or any approvals from the inspection.
answered on Jul 18, 2019
Selling without an inspection or disclosure can be legal. It depends upon how your contract was drafted. You may still have legal recourse if items were concealed or not disclosed despite anything to the contrary in your contract. I recommend reviewing this matter with an attorney. Once your... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
This is possible. It depends upon the terms of the lease as well as other pertinent facts. I recommend that you review this with a real estate attorney. Once your attorney reviews your lease and knows the facts, he or she will be able to let you know your legal rights and best options.
My business partner and I started a restaurant from the ground up. We raised the money on kickstarter and this was my first venture as a business owner. She had many other businesses. When we went to get the business license she told me that I coudnt be on it cause I had bad credit. We have made... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
Not being a member of the LLC is a disadvantage. But it sounds like you may have sufficient proof to establish that you were a partner in this business and, if so, you may be entitled to your share of any net sales proceeds after payment of the bills of the business. I recommend consulting with... View More
I have emails confirming May 14th and the only follow up I have received is telling me to just wait longer for my money. I saw online they have 14 business days to provide this refund legally. We are beyond that threshold and Shelton-Cook (Property Manager) has stopped communicating with me... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
Assuming your situation falls within ARS 33-1321, you can file a civil lawsuit against your former landlord to seek a judgment for the money owed. Once you have your money judgment you can use other civil remedies such as execution and garnishment to attempt collection. However, when you file a... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2019
Probably legal. In most cases you would be on a month to month tenancy after the expiration of your original lease term unless the lease is renewed by you or renews automatically. If you are on a month to month tenancy, the landlord can increase rent on 30 days notice. If you are on a renewed... View More
Lived next door just moved in asked to leave but still there now demanding electric services
answered on Jun 4, 2019
If you are the property owner you should call the police and have the person removed as a trespasser. If you are a tenant, your landlord should handle by having the trespasser removed. If the police will not or cannot help, I recommend consulting with an attorney. You may need to take legal... View More
My stepfather has been dead since 1977. My Mother died in 2016. She willed her home to me. I am trying to sell the home and now the court wants proof that my stepfather no longer owns half of the property? What do I do? I need a will to prove he left it to my Mother but do not know how to find it.
answered on May 2, 2019
From the facts you provided, I am assuming that your mom and stepfather held title to their home as tenants in common. To find a will, I have seen ads run in legal periodicals inquiring about a will for deceased individuals. You can also check with the Superior Court in the county where your... View More
We dont want to go through an agent. Just wanna refinance their current mortgage to have our names on it.
answered on May 2, 2019
You have described what amounts to a purchase of a home. A purchase contract is needed and I recommend that an escrow be opened with a local title company to handle the transfer. Then you would apply for a new loan to pay off the existing financing on this property. Your lender will also want... View More
LIVE THERE RENT FREE, SHE HAS SABATAGE THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY FOR 1.75K AND WE FEEL SHE IS NOT DOING HER JOB AS PR.
WHAT CAN MY BROTHER AND I DO?
answered on May 2, 2019
Where a Personal Representative is doing a poor job, the court can remove her and appoint a new Personal Representative. I recommend discussing the facts of this matter with a probate attorney. Your attorney will let you know if the circumstances are sufficiently egregious to make it likely that... View More
She does not own the home, deed is in her deceased fathers name. She will not talk to us when we asked to discuss extending wall down our driveway, she built a retaining wall that goes 5 feet into our property a while ago
answered on Apr 25, 2019
I recommend that you discuss this matter with a real estate attorney. If your neighbor is making a claim to a portion of your lot you must take prompt legal action to reclaim your land before too much time goes by. If you do not, it is probable that your neighbor will become the owner of the... View More
in az, two cousins each inherited from their parents seperate trusts for half interest in a family owned apartment building, owned free and clear, and fully occupied at all times. One was the manager and lived in the house of the other, adjacent, built by his parents, but not included with the... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2019
This is theoretically possible but the matter would need to be carefully researched. Much can happen in 15 years and you need to know as much as possible about this trust, its assets and their administration. I recommend hiring a probate attorney to assist you in determining the facts and to... View More
He was sequestered from me by my brother, a new will was produced dated 6 days before he died of cancer, specifically excluding me and naming my brother sole beneficiary and I did not receive proper notice of the hearing. My other brother, though estranged, was not listed in the will as a... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2019
This is a complicated matter and I strongly recommend that you hire a probate lawyer to assist you. Since the proceeding is in Nevada, you should speak with a Nevada probate lawyer.
He still lives with me. He also has legal fines, court dates that he misses, is on probation and just seems to be digging this hole deeper and deeper. I want to help him.
answered on Apr 8, 2019
A guardianship would give you the most control and the most help. Check with your son's physician to see if the physician would support a guardianship.
But speak with someone you trust before commencing this legal procedure. This will be a most difficult task even with a guardianship.
there are no HOA or relative fees owed by the owner of the house mortgage is paid taxes are paid etc yet some lawer from Scottsdale is chasing after a fee in which the homeowner never hired to begin with and ended up getting a judge to sign something so the house was sold under sheriff auction and... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
Your question cannot be answered until a real estate attorney reviews all of the documents and facts to learn exactly what happened. I recommend that you immediately consult with a real estate attorney and have this investigated so that you will know your legal rights and options. This is time... View More
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