The decision of whether to transfer the home while your mother is still living or to leave it in a will depends on several factors, including potential tax implications, Medicaid considerations, and overall estate planning goals.
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I'm sorry your daughter is dealing with this. The situation you described, where a minor stole an unflattering picture of your minor daughter from your Facebook page, zoomed in on her face, and posted it in a private group chat to make fun of her, can raise several legal issues in Colorado.
Read moreThe buyer did not commit a trespass as your realtor, acting as your agent, invited the buyer to tour your property unaccompanied. So, it is unlikely that the buyer broke any laws.
Read moreIn Colorado, the legality of the interest rate charged on your $6,000 loan depends on whether it exceeds the maximum limits set by the state’s usury laws. Under Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 18-15-104, any person who knowingly charges, takes, or receives a loan finance charge exceeding an annual percentage rate (APR) of forty-five percent comm...
Read moreYes, an attorney can help you collect on a judgment you won in small claims. Also, under C.R.S. 13-16-122, the law allows for the recovery of reasonable attorney fees in certain civil cases, including those related to the enforcement of a judgment. The fees must be deemed reasonable and are subject to the court’s approval.
Read moreIn Colorado (and thus Arapahoe Country), the 10-day rule you’re asking about can refer to two different timelines: one related to the execution of a Writ of Restitution and the other to the 10-day demand notice.
Read moreIn situations like yours, there are several legal principles that could support your claim for reimbursement. One key principle is detrimental reliance, which means that you took action based on the HOA’s representation—in this case, hiring a garage door repair service with the expectation that the HOA would cover the costs. The HOA should have rea...
Read moreThe short answer is yes. The long answer is it is more difficult. In Colorado, landlords can initiate an eviction process not only for non-payment of rent but also for other violations of the lease agreement that are unrelated to monetary issues. These non-monetary lease violations can include a wide range of issues, such as:
Read more“Hostile living environment” is not a widely recognized legal term in the same way that “hostile work environment” is in employment law. If you mean to describe conditions where the living environment is intolerable or unsafe to continue living there, perhaps there could be claim. This could involve issues like harassment by neighbors or the landlo...
Read moreI would suggest speaking with an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can determine if a probate has been opened and the next steps you need to take in the case. From your question, it sounds like your father remarried and his current wife is not your biological mother.
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