A man renting one of my homes died, no next of kin. How do we legally get rid of his stuff? Can we evict to avoid probate mess?

Judges are not allowed to give you legal advice. You need to hire a local attorney and follow her directions if you want to minimize liability....

Please note that while I am an elder law and estate planning attorney, I do not practice in Ohio, and you should consult with an Ohio attorney....

I already created my last will, so can I skip naming a beneficiary for 401-k or life insurance policy or health savings account?

As the other attorney suggests, just because you "can" do something doesn't mean it's a good idea. Few people actually get around to updating...

I'm the successor to my mom & dad's trust. Can I put my rental property in the trust so it's not in my own name?

I am not a California attorney. However, you have a number of issues you need to review with appropriate professionals -- before you do something...

How can i obtain absolute power from my dad to take decision for him?

As a general principal of American law, all persons are presumed competent unless a court decides otherwise. This also means that everyone has a...

As a respondent an no money no lawer what can I do I have 2 kids I need the most child support I can get

If your child support case is at the Suffolk County Probate Court, Senior Partners for Justice -- a group of (mostly older) volunteer attorneys who...

Can a non-resident of Mass, who is listed as co-executor, refuse this request after the person has already passed away?

I always tell my clients to ask their proposed executors if they really want the job. Naming an executor is not doing anyone a favor, and you are...

Note that I am not a Maryland attorney, so any advice is based on general principles of law. Each state has its own law concerning how the...

I am an adult child living with my mother who i take care of due to health issues, i am dpoa, and i dont pay rent

Caring for a parent means that you have taken yourself out of the job market. Unfortunately, when the family home is the only asset of any real...

I live with my grandfather. and he wants to take my gardianship?

You need to provide some more information here. Are you the person under guardianship? If so, who is the guardian now and why is there are...