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My cousin passed in 2019. I'm the only one taking care of his property & house. Do I still need to get a lawyer to find lost relatives, etc. in order to proceed with legalities to sell his place before the house gets run down too much. His parents are deceased, he had no siblings, never... View More 
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
You are correct about hiring an attorney to establish heirship and selling the property. Also keep taxes paid and ask for reimbursement for your expenses later although there is no right to recover them. The Affidavit of Heirship will be difficult but not impossible. And a title search is... View More
Seller is doing all paperwork not using a realtor. Both trying to save on cost.
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
If you do not get a deed when you pay $ 15K, do not execute this transaction. Do not use a contract for deed, as it is only a lease with an option to purchase (which he will refuse and evict you). Getting a deed and giving a note secured by a deed of trust would suffice. Hire a MS attorney to... View More
About a year ago, a friend was living in Florida and she lent her truck to a friend. This friend allowed her boyfriend to drive the truck, who had been drinking (but still below the legal limit) and had no driver’s license. The guy got in a car accident and totaled the truck. The insurance... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
There are no ethical rules for insurance. Read your insurance contract for the exclusions the co. relied upon.
Bad Faith suit is only an extra 25% and exposes you to a bad faith claim. A suit for breach of contract may be possible within the contract term SOL. A good lawyer would... View More
He gets our son from Friday night - Monday morning . I have him Monday - Friday morning . He called me Saturday saying I needed to come pick him up and I explained I had plans for my daughter’s birthday. He’s saying I have to watch him because I’m his mother. I get I’m his mother but I... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2024
If he does not appear to exercise his visitation you cannot force him. Therefore, it is likely you will have to keep the child. I would review your court order. This forum is for questions regarding people who haven't been to court and don't know how to address an issue, not those who... View More
The Daycare are stating it was the toddler's fault for the injury.
answered on Aug 5, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your toddler's accident. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney about state-specific elements of negligent supervision, the issue might be less crucial if you are... View More
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