legal battles

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?

You come home one day, look at your yard, and realize something’s off. Your neighbor’s brand-new fence is sitting suspiciously far into your property line. You try to handle it nicely, but things spiral fast. Here's what to do if the legal fees start piling up.

When two people are listed as co-executors of an estate, it can complicate your inheritance, especially if the two executors aren't on speaking terms. We look at how to proceed.

So, your neighbor’s dog tore up your yard like it was auditioning for a landscaping horror film. You called your insurance company, but—surprise!—they politely told you “no thanks.” Now you’re left staring at brown patches and a big question: should you take your neighbor to court? Let’s break this down step by step, without boring legal jargon.

Your older brother is the trustee of your mom’s estate, but now he is in the process of losing his business, and your payments from the trust have stopped. We look at what to do now that family and money are in conflict.