Category: Personal Injury

My Father and mother-in-law live with his elderly widowed mother and all three are listed on the mortgage. In this instance, who owns what portion of the house, considering that my in laws are the only ones that pay the mortgage? If the elderly parent was to pass away then what happens to her portion of the property? If she has no will, then can the house be contested by all of her five siblings? Read More …

I am one of seven owners of a private pond. It is not on the list of Public Waters owned by the state. We each pay taxes on the land we own under the water. About 25 feet of the pond comes close to a town road. Can the town give public access to the pond using their right of way that falls to each side of the road? Read More …

How long is a builder responsible for defects in the house he built? The house is six years old. The furnace and hot water heater vent underneath a deck, which causes moisture to be trapped underneath the deck in winter, causing ice build ups where it melts the snow above and then moisture and mold form on the interior walls under the insulation. Read More …

When our home was built in 1989, there was suppose to be a drainage ditch installed behind our property on the boundary line. . The City started the ditch but never finished the plans. We have contacted the property owner about putting in a drainage system and he has said that the water does not come close to his house so he will not do anything about it. The city has said they will put in a system if he gives them an easement but he has refused. Do we need to pursue the City to solve the problem or do we have to go after the property owner behind us? What type of lawyer handles these types of issues? Read More …

My husband and I have joint ownership of our house. To insure that if something happens to either of us (sickness, accident, death…) the other could sell the house or do whatever with it, do we need to set up a trust or would a will be enough? Read More …

We have always been aware that our property extends roughly 20′ feet past the perceived boundary marked by a row of boulders (our deed is very specific to our property lines and there are no easements). Recently the town has started a survey of this property line the surveying company seems to be dragging their feet and is unwilling to talk with me. I believe it is because they were unaware of the actual property lines. My question is should I stake out my property lines before the survey is complete? What should I do to protect myself? Read More …

We purchased a new home from a buyer/developer. The walls are cracking above all doors, the windows howl at every wind ( we called the window installer out and he told us the window jams are too wide and the windows don’t fit) and now the hard wood floors are actually coming up from the floor. What options do we have short of spending alot of money in the court systems? Read More …

Do multiple heirs all have to sign a contract in order to sell property left to them (there was no Will left)? My father died over 15 years ago and left my mother, myself and my 5 brothers some land (in Texas). The problem is my father didn’t have a Will, 3 of his children are from a previous marriage and 1 of them refuses to participate in the sell of the property. I need to know if there is some way the remaining 6 heirs can sell the property without him. Read More …