Category: Questions and answers

How does a deed for a life estate work? A life estate deed typically works like this: parents sign a deed transferring their home to their children for nominal consideration… Read more »

What happens when you sign an offer on a house? Once the purchase agreement is signed and the earnest money is deposited, the buyer has the legal right to purchase… Read more »

Can you get your money back on a new car? If your car is in breach of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, you can claim a new car refund, replacement,… Read more »

Can a charge be put on a jointly owned property? If you have joint ownership of your property with someone and the debt is in both your names, the court… Read more »

Can a company go to Small Claims Court? Taking a big company to small claims court sounds like a big hassle but reader Bill has done it successfully three times…. Read more »

What is the meaning of admiralty court? admiralty court in British English (ˈædmərəltɪ kɔːt ) noun. law, US. the court that has jurisdiction in matters relating to maritime law. What… Read more »

Is there a wage garnishment law in Texas? Texas law limits the amount that a creditor can garnish (take) from your wages to repay debts. The Texas wage garnishment laws… Read more »

How do I get my Army Reserve discharge papers? Help After You’re Out: Replacing Your Discharge Papers You or your next-of-kin can request a copy of your DD Form 214… Read more »

How do I change my payment date with the IRS? Taxpayers who filed electronically and scheduled their payment with an Electronic Funds Withdrawal, and want to reschedule their payment to… Read more »

Are there any tax benefits for renting a home to your parents? Renting the home to your parents, you can now take all of the common tax deductions and tax… Read more »