Recent content by Richard Marvel

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    Threat of eviction to get signature

    It would depend on the language of the lease. I presume that a real estate attorney in Texas would be able to address this for you. This would be a violation of the statute, unless the lease allows it.
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    Desperate Trustee

    You are in a difficult situation. As the POA and Trustee you are obligated to act in the best interest of your aunt. The assets of your aunt should be used to pay for her care, if you believe that her present situation is in her best interest. I would encourage the trustee to work with the...
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    joint ownership transfer to single owner

    You would have to have an attorney prepare and file a Quit Claim Deed. This will transfer the property from your sisters to you. The one point that you should inquire into is if your sisters are obligated under a promissory note regarding the land. If so and they want that obligation removed you...
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    Visitor, Guest Can I put them out?

    The wife may be considered a tenant. If so, ou have to undertake efforts to evict her from your home. You are not allowed to change the locks, or dispossess her if she resides in the home. There is not an easy solution to your problem. I encourage you to reach out to a local real estate attorney...
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    Not making house payment

    This is a mental capacity issue. You would have to claim exploitation of an elderly person, or try and undue the transaction based on your mothers mental capacity. You should contact a Wisconsin attorney immediately. Any evidence that your mother was "not being in her right mind" will be...
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    Billing services before rendering services

    I would focus on the agreement with the customers. If the agreement is clear, that is one thing. IF the agreement is silent, I would be cautions to advise my clients to bill for a service that is not performed. I would consult a local attorney.
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    Home owner backs into my tools

    Typically the rights you would have are determined by the Contract. In this case the contract, assuming you performed, would entitle you to payment. The concern I would have in litigating this case would be the cost of the case in light of the expenses associated with the litigation. It is...
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    Father's estate question

    Depending on the Jurisdiction you are located in, the answer may be different. Depending on the type of trust and the language utlizied for the administration of the trust, the surviving spouse may have a claim to the home or at least a portion of the home. The trust document would need to be...
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