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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana A will states that the house & land must be sold and the proceeds divided among the children. What if there are no offers on the house or the only offer is ridiculously low? Is there a time limit for the home to be sold? Thank you.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I am in poor health and don't have a lof of life insurance. I have a policy listing my wife as beneficiary and this policy will be enough to pay off the house with a little left over. I'm afraid that when I pass away my wife will use...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I rented to a family with children on a one-year lease. After one year the lease has turned into a month-to-month tenancy. I have not offered them a new lease. The husband has left the family and they have fallen behind in the rent...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My next door hillbilly neighbor recently laid telephone poles in his backyard. He has made his yard into 3 levels - like huge stair steps with no pathways between the levels. The problem is that his lowest level has his shed with his...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I was declared disabled by Social Security in December and have not been able to work. I have cancer and doubt if I will ever be able to work again. My wife has taken a leave of absence from her job to take care of me. After filing our...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I took some money out of my Roth IRA in 2009 and failed to report it on my taxes. I received a notice from the IRS and I have to prove that I was allowed to withdraw the money. How can I prove that I was entitled to the withdrawal...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? indiana A friend of mine took his son to the police station to be questioned as the police requested. My friend wanted to be in the room while his 16-year old was interrogated. The police said he had no right to do so. Were they telling him...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I've run up quite a few medical bills this year. My doctor has told me to take specific vitamins, baby aspirin, and fiber additives - all over the counter purchases with no prescriptions. Are these tax deductible? Thank you.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My tenant is 74 days behind in rent. Do I have to give a "cure or quit" notice, or can I just give them a 30 day notice to move or that I intend to evict them? Can I sue them for past rent before they move? Thank you very much. I'm...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I received a call from town hall today that my tenants utilities will be shut off for non-payment at 8:00 tomorrow morning. They can disconnect the electricity easily but may have to enter the dwelling to disconnect the water. Is this...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My tenant is $200 behind on rent. Not a big amount, but behind nonetheless. He is asking for repairs to be done - the central air conditioner is not running at 100% Since he is behind on the rent, am I obligated to fix the air...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I have new tenants that have not put the utilities in their own name as agreed to in the signed lease. I went to the city building and was told that my new tenants owe past due amounts on previous dwellings. The utilities are still...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I had a tenant leave my rental owing for rent & utilities. I have gone through the post office to get a forwarding address and it is an area UAW union hall. I do not have her SSN or driver's license number (I've learned a lesson!)...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I will be going to small claims court to sue a former tenant for past rent, utilities, etc. I plan on taking the lease, my receipt book and all other receipts necessary to prove my damages. Am I overlooking anything obvious that I need to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana I rented to a woman who later moved her daughter's family into the rental with her. This was against the lease, but I didn't protest. The daughter lived with them for approximately six months before the whole clan moved out owing me a...