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I hired a dog sitter through Rover, which considers sitters as independent contractors. Unfortunately, she lost my dog, and I had to return early from a trip I had planned for 5 months. I incurred over $2,000 in trip costs, spent $400 on a drone expert, and hired a professional dog trapper to... View More 
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answered on May 18, 2025
I am sorry to hear about the distressing situation with your dog. In New York, you may have grounds to sue the dog sitter for your financial losses and potentially for emotional distress, but the success of your claim will depend on several factors.
First, you can pursue a claim for the... View More
I am a member of a California LLC with 55 members, managed by another LLC. Our operating agreement specifies a contact for the Manager, but this was changed without notice or consent. Now, I can only communicate through an Investor Relations team that neither provides Manager access nor answers my... View More
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answered on May 16, 2025
The manager's conduct in changing the contact method without notice or consent may not be lawful under California LLC laws and the operating agreement, depending on the specific terms of the operating agreement and the manager's fiduciary duties. California law provides that the operating... View More
My grandma, who lives in Arkansas, has her sister as her power of attorney. During COVID in 2020, her sister sold my grandma's house in Oregon without her permission or knowledge. The sale was made to the sister's son for their personal gain. My grandma, who is still alive, did not want... View More
answered on May 16, 2025
If the house sale happened five years ago it's unlikely you will be able to undo it. However, your grandmother could 1) revoke her Power of Attorney to her sister (be sure she informs sister of the revocation), 2) ask for Adult Protective Services to start an investigation into possible elder... View More
I was driving a vehicle that was gifted to me, but it is in my ex’s name. I recently got into a fender bender and found out that the insurance coverage for the car was removed a year ago without my knowledge. The car was purchased for me in February 2023, and my ex had been paying for the... View More
answered on May 16, 2025
If it’s in your ex’s name, it might be his car. However, you were driving. You had an accident. It’s your responsibility. It’s also your ex’s responsibility as the apparent vehicle owner who let you drive the car with his permission.
I signed my personal injury settlement release on April 17, 2025, and was initially informed by my attorney via text message that the check would be sent within 20 days. Upon following up with my attorney for an update, I was then informed that they actually have 20 business days to respond, which... View More
answered on May 16, 2025
Once a case settles, an insurance company typically has 30 days to issue a check to the plaintiffs counsel, but in this case, they are delivering it earlier. However, if there are medical liens or bills that must be negotiated and paid from the settlement proceeds, the process can take much longer... View More
My brother signed an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) form with a roofing company to repair the roof without understanding the implications. He is not listed on the insurance policy or the home mortgage, but the contract states they will retain 35% of the insurance payout if canceled. My brother wants... View More
answered on May 15, 2025
The roofing company's contract is not enforceable because it was signed by someone who lacks the authority to act on your parent's behalf. Your brother is not on the hook for anything because he has not breached the contract. If canceled, the roofing company is entitled to 35% of the... View More
My estranged husband and I were both listed on the title of our mobile home. Before selling it, we discussed that he would not receive any of the earnings from the sale, and he agreed to this when signing the bill of sale. We are not currently going through a divorce or legal separation. I have... View More
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answered on May 19, 2025
If both you and your estranged husband were listed on the title of the mobile home, New York law generally recognizes that you both have an ownership interest in the property. However, the situation is more complex because you mentioned that your husband agreed not to receive any earnings from the... View More
I own a house jointly with someone, but I have been the sole occupant and have covered all maintenance and taxes for the past 20 years. Both names are on the property deed. Initially, we had a verbal agreement to share expenses, but this has not been followed. I've attempted to address the... View More
answered on May 14, 2025
Without a written agreement, if you sue the co-owner, it could be difficult to get any reimbursement. You could file a "partition action" asking the court to order the property sold. The court could credit you with the co-owner's unpaid share of the costs in the distribution of... View More
The situation involves a TOD deed, signed by my now-deceased parent on October 2nd, 2023, witnessed by two non-relatives. The notarization was completed separately ten days later on October 12th, 2023, and signed by my parent's valid Power of Attorney (POA), one of the daughters who is an... View More
answered on May 14, 2025
There are two types of notarizations a notary may use: (1) jurats; and (2) acknowledgments. [You only need to know the names. Don’t worry about what they mean unless you plan to become a notary.] Notaries must follow different rules for each type of notarization.
Most commonly, real... View More
I am in a verbal agreement, established through a conversation between real estate agents, to purchase a home currently proceeding through probate in Arapahoe County, Colorado. There are no written documents supporting this agreement, and no other parties are involved in the purchase. I have... View More
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answered on May 13, 2025
Whatever agreement you have is unenforceable as it violates the statute of frauds. The real estate agents have no authority unless they have a listing agreement with the probate fiduciary and there is a Court Order to sell the property before the Probate is closed. Hire a CO attorney to secure... View More
I'm seeking advice on retrieving my vehicle, which is locked in a shop that my ex-boyfriend was renting. The shop owner locked the premises due to my ex-boyfriend's debt, but my vehicle, which is registered under my name, is inside. The owner mentioned he might consider giving me the car... View More
answered on May 13, 2025
If your car is worth $20,000 or less, you can file a suit for replevin in JP court. The owner's landlord's lien does not apply to motor vehicles not owned by the tenant.
I need help getting my puppy back. I let someone take the puppy under the agreement that they would keep her, allow me to visit, and contribute to her veterinary care. I found out through text messages, shortly after giving them the puppy, that they gave or sold her to someone else. They even used... View More
answered on May 13, 2025
Contact a general practice or civil litigation lawyer in your area. Your agreement may or may not be enforceable in Court, depending on the details of the arrangement and what transpired after the conveyance. Ideally, you should have drawn up a written, signed agreement that included the... View More
I hired a temporary worker for a 3-day evaluation period and sent his payment two days after his last working day. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the postal service delayed the payment, and he received it late. We communicated via text, but there was no formal contract. Now, the worker is asking... View More
answered on May 17, 2025
It is a common error for employers to believe they can mail a final payment, NOT SO FAST! If you hire an employee who YOU terminate- for cause or for the end of the temporary work, you have to pay them right then. In person. Or before. (no one pays before because few workers would return for the... View More
I purchased a lawnmower from Home Depot, and nobody mentioned it was part of a promotion until after my purchase. I've now received a bill that is almost double the purchase price after paying on it for two years. I wasn't given any details about the promotion at the time of purchase, and... View More
answered on May 13, 2025
I'm assuming this was made using a Home Depot credit card that they issued to you. In order to win your argument, you would have to prove that you received monthly billing statements that had no disclosure about the promotional rate. You would also have to prove you did not sign something at... View More
I've been experiencing ongoing issues related to privacy invasion, identity theft, and forgery by my soon-to-be ex-spouse in Arizona. We were married in Kentucky in 2016 and relocated to Arizona in 2018. Police reports have been filed in February 2025, but no action has been taken yet.... View More
answered on May 13, 2025
I think you are referring to packets from the self service center. If so, you simply need the divorce without children packet. https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/llrc/fc_group_3/. Please know that these packets are rather generic and are not going to address every situation that needs to be... View More
I'm aware of a high probability that there might be hidden money in a house that my great-grandfather owned. The property has since been sold, and the new owners are unaware of this potential hidden money. I want to approach the current owners with a contract that allows us to search for the... View More
answered on May 13, 2025
Generally speaking, you can enter into a contract to do anything so long as it is not illegal or against public policy.
So, no, you can't legally enter into a contract to murder someone, but you CAN enter into a contract to search a property with the owner of that property on whatever... View More
I signed a pool construction contract in June 2024, and despite making payments totaling nearly $100,000 and having written records, the pool is still not completed. The contract specified a completion timeline of 16-18 weeks, but it has been nearly a year. The contractor does not respond to my... View More
answered on May 12, 2025
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You ask about what type of attorney - your starting point could be to reach out to civil litigation attorneys with experience in contract disputes/construction contract disputes (depending on the technical complexity... View More
I lived in a house for 20 years and was the sole caregiver for my friend, who owned the home, before he passed away. We had a verbal agreement, witnessed by others, that I could stay in the house until it was sold and would receive a lump sum of $5,000 to help with finding a new place. I haven’t... View More
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answered on May 12, 2025
Your agreement violates the statute of frauds. But you have possession right now and the heirs with title must sue you for possession. You might demand they pay you to leave by a certain date. It would be easier to hire a TX attorney to deal with the tenants in common or devisees.
I inherited a property as the sole heir and the estate has been closed. I need to clear the house of any remaining furnishings and personal property to prepare for sale. A neighbor offered to clean out the house and dispose of unwanted furniture. In return, they would keep any revenue from selling... View More
answered on May 12, 2025
From what you say, all property has already passed to you under the estate, and the estate is closed. The property is no longer "estate" assets, but your personal property. Do with it as you please. It may be prudent to have some form of written statement (even an email will do)... View More
I am an employee at a waxing establishment in California. A guest experienced a skin tear during a procedure I performed while following company procedures, and she is now suing both the company and me. Although I am a paid employee, I have received a contract from the company's lawyer to sign... View More
answered on May 10, 2025
Anyone can be sued for anything.
You are sued for activities performed within the course and scope of your job and the injury was not intentional, the employer has a legal obligation to indemnify you for reasonable and necessary expenses, including the costs of defending the claim or paying... View More
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