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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MD We have performed by licensed pros ever item the buyer requested as a result of the home inspection. They have signed a paper waiving all contingencies based on inspection, termites, water, chimney, etc. Here's my question: can a buyer...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MD The finished basement to our former home, now tenant occupied, had a pipe burst. My husband raced over there and helped tenants move their stuff and to meet with water abatement crew. Needless to say, even though the pipe bursting was no...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland If you file for bankruptcy, can your creditors entitled to use your retirement savings that are in a 401K or IRA to pay off debts owed?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland Are 401K or IRA assets safe from your lenders should you have to foreclose or short sale your property? We are bottoms up but do have a sizeable nest egg. Just want to prepare myself.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland This isn't a legal question per se, but I wanted to query people with experience. Our home has been on market for 1 year. Great shape, excellent feeback from buyers and their agents, always been priced just below market, but just...

What is the name of your state? Maryland Hi. A year or 2 ago, we discovered a flying squirrel was hanging out in our attic. He got into the house via a bathroom vent one time, we caught him, and then covered up the vent hole. Other than that incident, he's kept to himself. We do hear him...

What is the name of your state? Maryland Close relative recently died. I'm fairly certain I may be in the will, so now I'm curious. 1. When are beneficiaries typically notified? Is there a general time frame from time of death that you can give me in your experience? 2. About how long...

What is the name of your state? Maryland Now that I'm a proud new parent my husband and I want to finally getting around to drafting our will. Basicially, we want to leave all our assets to our child(ren) and if we die before they turn 18, give custody to my brother. Can I just use a...