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A friend of mine is watching my house, and was waiting on a new tire to fix their truck. I had mentioned to her that I had gotten an email from HOA to fix these issues, I had reached back out to the HOA after the fact to let them know what was going on. 10 days later, they fined me for both the... View More 
answered on Mar 23, 2023
As you may know, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may be applicable. See: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/chapter-50
50 U.S. Code § 3952 may very well apply to your situation.
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answered on Jan 27, 2022
Most real estate attorneys and all title companies can do a search for land in your father's name or in your name (if already transferred). If the land is still in your father's name, you need a probate attorney to help you get it retitled.
The person who held the land filed bankruptcy then sold the property before giving me anything including that he was going to sell.
answered on Nov 19, 2019
If someone else other than your mother held title to the property, you don’t have anything to inherit. Assuming there was a legal basis for your claim to the property, you probably should have intervened in the bankruptcy. If you weren’t listed as a creditor, you can possibly still maintain... View More
Can I stop them from selling the house since Ive lived here for almost 6 yrs taking care of my grandparents they won't let me buy it they have a power struggle issue and won't even give it another thought and I have the means to pay it off alztimers disease is horrible
answered on Jun 25, 2017
You have failed to indicate what, if any, claim you have to the house. If the will was probated, and the house conveyed to your mother and uncle, you have no right to force them to sell it to you.
My grandpa is 88 suffering of alztimers ive had no help from any family what rights do I have when he dies concerning his house can I pay off the morguage and stay here if my family wants to kick me out
answered on Jun 17, 2017
If your grandparents had validly executed (while they were still mentally competent) wills, their estate passes by the terms of the wills. If not, by the intestacy statutes. I don't believe there is anything that would compensate you for taking care of them.
answered on Apr 20, 2017
That would depend on several things, including whether there is appropriate language in the operating agreements.
He wants to leave the property to me as my husband and I have a small home business here. If he leaves it to me in a will is that all we would need?
answered on Feb 26, 2017
Generally, your father, if he is still mentally competent and capable of forming testamentary intent, can make a will leaving his property to whomever he wishes. If he agrees with you, have him make a will leaving you the property. If he doesn't make a will, you alone would inherit the... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2016
Do you mean "express contRact terms"? If so, it would be words, phrases, sentences, etc., used "expressly", or actually, in the text of a written contract, rather than merely implied.
also i have my piano based on the previous divorce papers that belongs to me
answered on Sep 16, 2016
If I understand the question, your ex-husband has died, and you are asking whether you have the right to inherit any portion of his estate. No, assuming that the divorce was effective before he died, and that he did not provide for you in a will, you have no inheritance rights at all. You would,... View More
if i have paperwork
answered on Aug 27, 2016
It is doubtful. If the proceeds of the policy escheated to the Territory of Alaska some 90 years ago, the statute of limitations on claiming the funds has probably long-since passed.
It's been 10 years and we have had no paperwork from the lawyer who was handling my mothers estate, he died and have never received anything monies, paperwork, we have no idea whats happened about the will
answered on Aug 8, 2015
The Alaska Bar Association has procedures for the handling of a deceased lawyer's caseload. Since this question was asked almost four years ago, I will assume that the problem has been dealt with. If not, let me know and we can discuss my looking into it for you.
answered on Aug 8, 2015
If and when the next of kin qualifies as the decedent's personal representative, and otherwise complies with the probate code and rules.
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