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She is the only person that’s paid into the mortgage. She has 6 children one is deceased, 5 living. When she passes away she wants, after the house is sold (it’s already paid off) the money to be split evenly between the 5 living children and the the portion that would have went to her deceased... View More 
answered on Dec 7, 2023
There are a variety of planning tools someone can use to name beneficiaries while keeping power to freely change those designations. Perhaps, if your grandmother got good advice, the deed is a life estate deed with full powers still vested in the planner. If so, she could change it freely by a... View More
When they got here I weighed them and they averaged 915 lbs. I had paid him before he sent them to me. What can I do to make him take them back or refund money to me ?
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
In your situation, where the cattle delivered from New York State weigh significantly less than what was represented by the seller, you have a few potential options to pursue. The discrepancy in weight can be a valid basis for a claim, especially if you have evidence of the seller's original... View More
Two sisters inherited a house, one is the executor of the will. They both wish to sell the house but the executor payed the mortgage for the last two months out of pocket instead of out of the estate funds. She now wants reimbursed saying there were no estate funds only the bequeathments as set by... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2023
An online post cannot fully answer specific questions about a specific estate, but generally speaking one way or the other the mortgage needs to be paid and in nearly all scenarios this legally is treated as an estate expense.
If an estate lacks liquid funds (cash) to pay the mortgage,... View More
Two sisters inherited a house, one is the executor of the will. They both wish to sell the house but the executor payed the mortgage for the last two months out of pocket instead of out of the estate funds. She now wants reimbursed saying there were no estate funds only the bequeathments as set by... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2023
Yes. The sister can petition the court to remove the Personal Representative, who is not doing the job properly. There is no reason to pay a mortgage if the estate is insolvent. It just means the house must be sold. The bank will get all its money at settlement, if the price is high enough. The... View More
Two sisters inherited a house with a mortgage now one sister wants the other sister to quit claim deed the house. Said sister is also the executor of the estate and is forcing my wife to either pay half the mortgage or quit claim on said house
answered on Dec 5, 2023
When a house has a mortgage on it, the mortgage will need to be paid one way or another. Either the estate will pay off the loan with other cash and deed the house free and clear, the house will be sold and the loan paid at closing or the house will be conveyed to heirs "subject to" the... View More
Two sisters inherited a house with a mortgage now one sister wants the other sister to quit claim deed the house. Said sister is also the executor of the estate and is forcing my wife to either pay half the mortgage or quit claim on said house
answered on Dec 5, 2023
It might be easier for you to think of this a different way. If the course was inherited by both sister, each has the right to use the undivided whole, and either has the right to demand that it be sold and the proceeds after paying off the mortgage split. If you cannot reach another agreement,... View More
Two sisters inherited a house with a mortgage now one sister wants the other sister to quit claim deed the house. Said sister is also the executor of the estate and is forcing my wife to either pay half the mortgage or quit claim on said house
answered on Dec 5, 2023
"inheritance" doesn't mean the bank loan is forgiven. It must be either paid off from Estate funds, or refinanced by the person inheriting the property. A "quitclaim" deed (one without the usual warranties of title) means the mortgage lien/loan obligations of the dead... View More
Ex: I’m trying to make a joker for a T-shirt to sell but instead of getting a picture of the joker from Google I just take a stencil of someone face and find the hair and mouth from different images and combine them then add extra things to the face such as tattoos . Is that now considered my art ?
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
Combining different images sourced from Google to create a new art piece for commercial purposes, such as selling on a T-shirt, involves important copyright considerations. Each image sourced from Google is likely protected by copyright, unless explicitly stated otherwise. This means that using... View More
Hello.
So my neighborhood was built in the 80s. My grandmother is the homeowner. We've both been here since 1993. Recently, I decided to seek out help with establishing an HOA because the potholes are getting out of hand, amongst other issues. I found out that our neighborhood plat has... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
You describe an interesting issue- assuming the historical documents show an intention to include your mother's property in an HOA regime, but was omitted, can the HOA be compelled to admit her property. This will take any lawyer experienced in this area of title law several hours of research... View More
Have not received a court summons as of yet no infractions since then. Don't see DUI in case search
answered on Dec 3, 2023
First, you should have a lawyer for a DUI. Judges take these cases very seriously especially for a refusal. It is a 12 point ticket that carries a year jail plus possible enhanced penalties for a refusal.
Second, the trial date would definitely have occurred by now for a 2021 ticket. It has... View More
Have driven for 3 years car broke don't no infractions. Been paying bills don't understand
answered on Dec 3, 2023
If you refused, it is a 270 day suspension for a first refusal and a 2 year suspension for a second refusal. The suspension begins the 46th day after your arrest. When the suspension is over, you must go to the MVA to get reinstated. Your driving record will tell you if you are eligible for... View More
There is no court order for custody, visitation, nor support - never has been. I paid 18 years and 14 1/2 years on my own. We were both military, I'm now retired and she's still active. She makes more money.
answered on Dec 2, 2023
If she has primary custody of the 14 year old, there would still be a legal obligation on your part to pay child support. How much depends both parents’ incomes and an application of the child support guidelines in the state where the child primarily resides. You should obtain a private... View More
Wanted to know what to do. Don't see in the case search but still suspended
answered on Dec 3, 2023
Download a complete copy of your driving record and it will tell you why your license is suspended. If you are unsure, e-mail a copy of your driving record to an attorney who will be able to tell you what to do.
As Mr. Oakley stated, your license can be suspended for 180 days or more if you... View More
Wanted to know what to do. Don't see in the case search but still suspended
answered on Dec 2, 2023
Your license may be suspended due to your taking a breathalyzer test and exceeding the legal limit, or refusing the test, both of which have consequences. Go onto the MVA website and download your driving record. It will show the exact reason and length of any suspension. Contact a lawyer to... View More
I'm thinking about setting up a trust but don't know anyone I want to trust to be a trustee, so I'm looking for options. I've heard that trust management services are expensive and primarily for the wealthy. Would appreciate suggestions.
answered on Nov 30, 2023
This question comes up quite often.
Most of the time the person making the trust will be the initial trustee and designate others to serve after their death or incapacity. Whether hiring a professional trustee is feasible or not depends in part on how long you want/need trust oversight.... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Who are “they”? The rental company is not responsible for that. Rental reimbursement under an insurance policy is provided when your car that is damaged in an accident is not drivable due to it being a total loss or because it is in the repair shop. You would then be given a covered rental... View More
There is no other name besides the LLP on the deed, the resident is a member of the LLP, the person was elected to the board by the council of unit owners but it was not known at the time that the unit was not individually owned. The bylaws of the association state that only unit owners can be... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
An LLP is a unit owner which acts through it's managing partner or designated officer. Therefore, the member of the LLP is properly on the Board as the authorized representative of the unit owner. The Maryland Condominium Act, under the Real Property Code, states any unit owner may be... View More
He was arrested for first degree assault, I called the cops for help..I'm being charged in return with 2nd degree assault because right before I passed out from strangulation I reached up and scratched his face to get him to stop. I never would have called for help if I new it would just come... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
If you do not show up, and have not been subpoenaed, there is no direct consequence to you if you fail to appear; however, without you present, his charges will be dropped. Your charges will still be pending, and he may show up at your case and testify against you, so you risk having a conviction... View More
He was arrested for first degree assault, I called the cops for help..I'm being charged in return with 2nd degree assault because right before I passed out from strangulation I reached up and scratched his face to get him to stop. I never would have called for help if I new it would just come... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
You will need to appear for the charges against you or a warrant will be issued for your arrest. You should have an attorney representing you. You should either retain private counsel or go to the Public Defender.
Your attorney can advise you of the best way to proceed which may mean... View More
Violation as listed: “Not displaying attached front and/ or rear tag”. Although the officer listed in the notes: “Front plate not attached on public roadway. photo taken”. I keep my front tag in my windshield but last night When it was cleaning before entering the house, i placed it in my... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
I agree with Mr. Scherr. Either pay the ticket as written, or request a trial (not a waiver hearing; that's the same as pleading guilty, athough you can still request a reduction of the fine). Paying the fine results in a conviction of the offense, which will appear on your driving record.... View More
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