legal advice

My grandpa is in long-term care. He wants to gift me his motorcycle, but my uncle says I can’t have it because of Medicaid rules. What can I do?

Your grandfather wants you to have his vintage motorcycle. But he’s receiving long-term care and is on Medicaid. You need to know how Medicaid treats gifts.
February 27, 2026 Peter Kinney
Woman Snow Day With Kids

My kids have had 8 snow days already this winter and my boss won’t let me work from home. Can he actually force me to use vacation days?

At this point, winter feels personal. School keeps closing, your calendar keeps exploding, and your boss keeps saying no. You’re stuck at home, technically able to work—but being told to burn vacation days instead. Is that actually allowed, or just cruel management?
January 27, 2026 Jesse Singer

My neighbor’s renovation is damaging my fence and lawn. Can I make them pay to fix it?

If your neighbor’s renovation is damaging your property, you’re probably wondering whether you’re just supposed to tolerate it or if they actually owe you something. The short answer is that you usually don’t have to eat the cost. But how you handle it matters a lot.
January 19, 2026 Peter Kinney

I anonymously posted a bad online review. The company posted my name and address and sent a cease-and-desist letter. What can I do?

When you posted a negative online review of a company's service, they published your contact information online and sent a cease-and-desist letter. We look at how you can protect yourself.
January 13, 2026 Jane O'Shea

We had to leave our condo because of a fire in the next unit. It’s been 3 months with no repairs done, but the HOA is still charging us. What now?

If you are not permitted to live in your condominium because of fire damage, it's critical to get on the same page as the HOA and the property managers about the timeline for repairs.
January 12, 2026 J.D. Blackwell