How to deal with neighbor's tree?

[Anonymous]

OP, do you have insurance? You know that is what insurance is for, right?

In addition, it is a reputable property attorney you need, not a real estate attorney. My friend has tons of outstanding, top notch (truly), high paid attorneys (she's rich), and she has at least one property attorney. I can ask her the name. I am somehow sure they would get things done, if you know what I mean. How much are you willing to pay?

An arborist is definitely insufficient. Photos alone MAY be insufficient. You have to take them a certain way, showing certain information.

[Anonymous]

If the tree is dead I am not sure trimming the part on your property will do any good.

You will have to go through your insurance regardless of whether the tree falls in good or bad weather. Doesn't matter whose tree it is but whose property it falls on.

And your insurance will only pay if the tree falls on a structure (your house or fence, for example). If it just falls in your hard, well of course you are better off, but then you are responsible for the cost of removing the downed tree.

The exception is if you can prove negligence -- that the neighbor was aware the tree was a hazard and did nothing. Send a certified letter to the neighbor advising that the tree is dead and dangerous and requesting it be removed. If you can get an arborist I would do that too.

[Anonymous]

OP, if you think it is "dead", you should prove it, otherwise you could be in a ton of trouble - if the tree belongs to someone else.