My cousin's daughter is concerned about her rights regarding her mother's will and the property left to her. The stepfather, who is still living in the house, has been behaving erratically, including removing a family heirloom without consent and potentially mismanaging finances. The daughter is unsure about the status of the will and the deed, and wants to know how to proceed to ensure her inheritance is protected.

April 18th, 2024

When the creditor sues on a confession of judgment, is that the opportunity to challenge the legality of the confession (cognovit)? Additionally, can Texas and Arizona law be used to raise the usury issue when they try to register a judgment obtained in New York? What is the usury rate in New York, and if a loan constitutes usury, is the creditor barred from collecting any part of that loan? Can the borrower demand a refund of the money paid to the creditor?

February 20th, 2023

What is the statute of limitations for credit card debt in California, and what should I do if a creditor has already obtained a judgment against me or continues to harass me after the statute of limitations has passed?

September 10th, 2024

I'm having issues with my next-door neighbors regarding overgrown trees that are protruding onto their property. The City has already been involved, labeling it a civil matter. I hired a tree trimmer, but the neighbors refused to let him complete the work. I'm concerned about the City getting involved again and about trespassing onto the neighbors' property. What can I do since the neighbor is unreasonable and the City created a problem?

March 24th, 2024

If a fence is built on the property line and the neighbor installs a door to my property, who owns the fence and can I legally remove the door?

December 23rd, 2024