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answered on May 16, 2011
Your neighbor is responsible for the damage and you can trim it on your side. You cannot cut it down on his side. I suggest that you contact your homeowners insurance company.
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answered on May 16, 2011
You need a quitclaim deed. An attorney will usually prepare one for about $50. Your local Recorder will charge $16 to record it. I cannot recall if there is a $5 - $10 Auditors fee.
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answered on Mar 29, 2011
I am not familiar with or do not recognize what form you are referring to. However, you can do a title search yourself. I do not recomend doing so unless you are familiar with how a chain of title works, how to look for liens and judgments.
answered on Feb 5, 2011
As a general principle of contract law, a signator of a contract can assign either his rights or duties. That does not mean that the assignment discharges the assignor (I.e., person assigning the contract) from liability for breach of contract issues.
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