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If the seller's attorney forgot to include the heating oil and propane in the closing, do I need to pay them?

No, you don't need to pay: at closing, you were given a final cost …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

Can a Will override a deed?

A Will can only distribute property that is owned by a person at the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

Is it legal to kill cats/dogs that come on your property?

No, you cannot do any of those things. First, in regards to strays as …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

have an accepted offer on a home. I have second thougths and concerns, can I back out ?

There is no right to back out of the deal unless one of the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago

Need to force family member to pay for property.

In such a situation the law provides the legal remedy of "partition" which is …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago