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the house before and put money away but a creditor comes back for more $ than the house sold is the estate liable?
answered on Oct 21, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. If the creditor received proper notice under 18-C M.R.S. § 3-801(1), Notice to creditors, and failed to present its claim within 4 months after the date of the first publication of the notice, then this statute provides that creditor’s claim is forever barred. Your... View More 
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Discuss your case with counsel. Many more facts are needed.
Contractor rebuilding a road in town, wondered if there are licensing or certification requirements?
answered on Oct 14, 2019
A Maine attorney could answer you best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could check with the Maine Department of Transportation to see if they offer information/resources for contractors. Good luck
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We have moved out of the place and I never signed the lease but he did. Now they want back rent from both of us. Do I have to pay since I didn’t sign the lease?
answered on Oct 5, 2019
Generally speaking, if you did not sign the lease, it means the landlord may not be able to pursue a breach of contract claim against you. That said, the landlord would likely have claims against you for unjust enrichment and/or what is called quantum meruit. To establish a claim for unjust... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2019
I would first start by looking at the relevant subdivision documents to see what they provide. Likely, your answer is in those documents.
A friend and I went together and bought jewelry lots and now she’s sold all of it so I’m asking if I have a right to half the
Money she got since I paid half
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Did you have an agreement as to how the proceeds from the sale of the jewelry lots would be split? If so, that would control. If not, I think you would at least have a good argument that, since you provided half of the funds needed to acquire the jewelry lots, you should receive half of the... View More
I have a video that will show the proof of adding to the medication on top of the hospitals medication which caused the patient to overdose
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
If this is a case involving medical negligence, you should contact a medical practice lawyer. I do not handle medical malpractice claims. Sorry I can't be more help on this. Thanks
When we started the process we agreed to buy the display model because we were promised a fast turnaround before school starts. Now they are saying it won't be until next week after 2 months of struggling to even get a date scheduled. They had originally said the week of August 19th but... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Assuming you have a written contract with the seller of the modular home, typically the terms of that contract would govern your available rights and remedies under the circumstances.
The seller's real estate agent is insisting we sign a form declining coverage from American Home Shield, saying we can't close until we sign the document. It seems odd, if this is required, then wouldn't the lender request it? She's been a liar through this entire process so we don't trust her.
answered on Sep 5, 2019
That doesn't sound right to me. I would contact your lender and ask them if they are requiring you to sign that form as a condition of closing. If they are not, then I would ask the seller's real estate agent on what basis she is insisting you sign that form.
The right of way is contested.
The property has no utilities.
The neighbors are horse's behinds.
Property is in Acton, Maine
answered on Sep 4, 2019
The short answer is, if you stop paying the taxes, ultimately the Town of Action will record a tax lien and then foreclose on that lien, taking ownership of the property. Why wouldn't you at least consult with a real estate broker and see if the property is worth trying to sell?
Or the bank just gave him a loan and then he told me that the bank sold it to a brokerage company and he will continue paying to the company and then the company asked for higher price for the house and I don’t think it’s a true story
answered on Sep 1, 2019
I am sorry, but your question does not contain enough factual information to allow me to answer it.
And is it legal for the brokerage company to ask for higher price than i bought it from bank
Is it a violation if the pfa order does not say I cant text but says I can call and me and my children text
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answered on Aug 28, 2019
I would have to see the PFA order to know for sure, but if the Order specifies phone calls only then any other contact, including through text, is likely a violation of the Order.
Currently I'm the buyer in an owner finance agreement and have missed my August payment. This is the only payment I have missed. I informed the sellers that I would be making a late payment, including my late fees as soon as my check from my new job comes in on the 28th. The sellers then told... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2019
Based on the facts as you have stated them, yes, if they start the eviction process before that 30 days + 7-day notice period is up, then they would be in breach of your contract.
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answered on Aug 22, 2019
It is illegal under federal law. It would not be illegal under Maine law if it was consensual.
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answered on Aug 22, 2019
It would depend on the category of gross sexual assault that is charged and convicted on. In general, this is a very serious charge that often carries a long prison term, with some forms of gross sexual assault carrying prison terms of 20 years or more. A gross sexual assault conviction will also... View More
We have been living here since 1993 but our home is on my in laws property. We have been paying a portion of their land taxes and our property taxes and maintaining the property since then. Family is feuding and land possibly being sold or foreclosed on, we don’t know what to do and need to know... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2019
I am sorry, but you are asking a very broad question and there aren’t enough facts provided to answer it. This is potentially a very complex situation. I would suggest you consult with a qualified real estate attorney to obtain some advice specific to your situation.
During the process of getting a mover. They moved I to another part of there property. I since had two moving companies tell me it's not movable. I told the people I bought the trailer from that I can't move it so I need my money back and they are telling me no. Well just bought the... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2019
If you have a written agreement with the seller for the purchase of the mobile home, that should be consulted first. If there is no written agreement or if there is one, but the written agreement fails to address this situation, did you explain to the seller before you purchased the mobile home... View More
I am joint owner of my deceased parents home.
answered on Aug 14, 2019
This question seeks tax advice, which means you would want to consult with a qualified tax attorney or an accountant. Also, the answer to this question will be fact-specific. There may be options available to you to avoid having to pay capital gains tax in your situation, but that will depend on... View More
Tenants in the state of Maine with no current lease agreement.
answered on Aug 8, 2019
Generally speaking, if you are a tenant without a written lease in Maine, you are what is called a “tenant at will,” which typically means your rights are defined and specified by Maine statutes and applicable case law. I am not aware of any Maine statutory prohibition against a landlord... View More
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