I have a family member, who I am not close to, barely know. She is very mean and slanderous to me.

I am presuming this relative is not your mother's child either, and if so, it is amazing that anyone would listen to her. I think there is more to...

Im receiving calls from a debt collection agency while going through a divorce,i think my wife may have filed bankruptcy for her

If you have a divorce attorney, have him/her address this within the divorce case. If no attorney, ask her if she filed for bankruptcy. If...

Legal Malpractice

Not enough facts. What prevents you from still making the claim against her?

Dispute over owenership over property that was equally divided amongst 3 children

I agree with Atty. Rieff as to the law and the possible solutions. A sale or auction thru partition is going to be a loss for all of you, so its...

Identity theft

Unless and until they sue you for this debt, I would not worry other than the possible identity theft involved. This sounds like a scam. Report...

How can I obtain access to a safety deposit box?

I assume there is some reason your brother cannot access the box. If your brother is alive, ask the bank what they'd like, but what might be needed...

Do I have the right to open a credit card in her name?

This begs the question why, but as her legal guardian (is there a court appointment?) you can do things in her name. The bigger issue is whether...

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Is this typical. an assisted living has a paragraph in their contract that states that is 'you' become unable to

I agree with Atty. Davidson, and having gone thru many steps of facilities with my mother, guardinaship is simply a protection for them if and when...

Found this website, http://export.gov/ . Start there. This is an issue of Federal law and regulation, and you have to talk to the Federal agency...

Do I have any recourse?

Recourse as to what? The tenancy is over for a year, and I think it is a bit to late look for a return of rent, although I suppose you still could...