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I am a French citizen, and I want to integrate my real estate property in France into my US-based LLC, which is currently being formed in Delaware. I'm interested in achieving liability protection through this integration. I haven't consulted with any professionals or advisors yet. Could... View More 
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answered on Jun 19, 2025
If your goal is liability protection, forming a U.S. LLC is a good first step—but transferring or associating foreign real estate with that LLC involves serious jurisdictional considerations. France does not automatically recognize U.S. LLCs as having legal personhood in the same way it does... View More
I have a question concerning a water pooling issue in my neighbor's yard after it rains. My yard is higher than his, and although I added a pool this spring, the pooling issue has been ongoing and documented since 2022. My neighbor has been in a dispute with the developer for nearly three... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
Water drainage issues between neighbors can be tricky, but based on what you’ve described, you likely aren’t legally responsible for the pooling in your neighbor’s yard—at least not at this point. In Delaware, you're generally not liable for water that flows naturally from higher to... View More
I have never refused to do the work. She has made it near impossible to agree upon days to get the job finished. I have record of formal letters issued to the customer addressing her behavior and conduct
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answered on May 15, 2025
It’s understandable to feel frustrated when you’ve made efforts to complete a job but the customer has been uncooperative. Legally, anyone can call the police and file a complaint, but that doesn’t mean charges will automatically be filed against you. If you have clear documentation showing... View More
I've drafted a 5-page marketing retainer agreement for a construction client and need a business law attorney to review it for compliance with Delaware law. The agreement needs a full review and any necessary tweaks to ensure it is legally sound and complies with all relevant legal standards.... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
It sounds like you're under a tight deadline, and it's important that your marketing retainer agreement is solid—especially when it’s part of a proposal for a construction client. Since Delaware has its own specific standards for contract enforceability and business arrangements, a... View More
My boyfriend (at the time) an I owned a house, but he received the house when we parted 20 yrs ago, and the deed is now only in his name. At the time, he was to continue paying the mortgage, and I thought he refinanced in his name only. Now I'm unsure because I just received a call from a... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2024
Hire a DE attorney to file a simple answer. Apparently you have not been served, but plaintiff could still get a default judgment against you for money owed.
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
In Delaware, the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit regarding real estate fraud is typically three years from the date the fraud was discovered or should have been discovered. This means you have three years to initiate legal action from the time you become aware of the false... View More
he died in new york but he has land and a house in puerto rico
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answered on Nov 3, 2023
Call the Probate Court where the Will was filed for a copy. If not probated it had no effect. Hire a PR attorney to get a copy of a PR Deed.
I was told he has to physically live in the property until he passes away, and then the house goes to me (her daughter). Is he allowed to rent the house out to someone else? He originally signed his rights away to her estate but somehow now has the parcel in his name.
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answered on Sep 8, 2023
Hire a DE attorney to search the title and determine ownership. It sounds like the husband is the surviving tenant by the entirety. If he made some type of disclaimer, then Mother's heirs need to enforce it in Court.
DE: spouse died, no will, adult children from 1st marriage, minor from our marriage. house in his name. must sell house to pay his bills. how do we calculate what my "lifetime rights" are worth?
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
There are IRS Annuity LE/REM Valuation Tables in the Treasury Regulations, which are easy to apply. However I doubt you have a life estate but instead are an heir at law and thus a tenant in common with the other heirs. Check the title and DE intestate succession laws, or better, hire a... View More
Hello i just finished a pfa order that was in effect for 2yrs and have been out of my home since. Case was dismissed and my ex who's been living there doesn't want me to come back refuses to pay rent and won't leave voluntarily. We have no verbal or written arrangements for her to be... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2022
Suing her for possession ("eviction") is in order if you are the owner. If someone else owns it with you, then you may file suit for a Sale For Partition. Your lawyer should have already had you ready to do this when the opportunity arose. She will be going after you for child support,... View More
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answered on Jul 13, 2022
If you are the grantee on a Deed then you own some interest or the Fee Simple Absolute Estate in the real property. The Mortgage/Deed of Trust is a recorded security instrument against the land, securing the repayment of the Note. If you own it, then it is SUBJECT TO THE Mortgage. But unless... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2020
Yes, because the county and state will put tax liens on the mobile home--whether you have the title or not.
I have made several offers to Purchase Real Estate and it seems these agents Hold onto these offers until something else comes in. I was under the impression that " TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE "
answered on Jul 8, 2019
It is impossible for anyone to find out if a Realtor is withholding offers, much less find out how long and the reason why. Think this all the way through: It could very well be that the seller has made it clear they will not accept any "low-ball" offers; and so the Realtor may be holding... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
Before you start looking for types of "stock/real estate holding companies" you should call an Immigration lawyer and ask them if what you are trying to do is possible.
State is Delaware. I was given lifetime right of occupancy via my grandmother's will. She left the house to her oldest son, my uncle, with the caveat that I had a lifetime right of occupancy. Now, I have discovered that the house has been sold. No one told me about this. Wondering if I have... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
I am assuming your grandmother has passed, because up until that point SHE can change the will and do something different, sell her house or otherwise do what you mention here without any issue.
If she has passed, was the will properly probated and the property transferred to you and your... View More
One property includes our residence. The other one is farmland he just inherited.
answered on Feb 20, 2017
If you've been served with a judgment to that effect (or were in present in court when the judge pronounced his judgment), you are subject to that order or judgment. If you fail to move out, the next step will be to serve you with a citation for contempt of court, which will order you to... View More
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