Do profits from inherited home have to go into paying debts?

If the house passes through probate (meaning no one else was on the deed when your Mom died), probably. Nothing can leave her estate until all her...

My father was ill for the past 7months in that time frame his house was sold to one of my sisters

You can contest it but without very, very good evidence of fraud, undue influence or some other misconduct, you will lose. You would be trying...

Does probate devide equally between siblings or can the siblings come to an agreement amongst themselves

Is the person still alive? If so, you better get him or her to write a Will specifying what they want and/or spelling out what you all agreed to. ...

Can i be represented by a lawyer if am pressing charges for assault and damages to my car?

Yes. You could also sue him yourself in small claims court. But your best chance of getting any money out of him is if the court orders him to...

Once a wage garnishment has been ordered by a court, can it be adjusted?

Most creditors in RI cannot attach your wages while you are receiving public assistance and for one year after you stop receiving public...

My parents are splitting up and my Step-Mother co-signed on my car. She is threatening me with my car - what can I do?

Here is what I think happened: The lender would not loan you money to buy a car; they would loan your step-mom money. The dealership lied to the...

Got a call said I had a warrant, if I paid it would be lifted. Paid them 800. Found out it was a scam. What are my legal rights

They are not registered as debt collectors in Rhode Island. I suspect you are the victim of a fake debt collector. (See below for information on...

Can my landlord come after me for 5 days rent after I move away and how long can he do this?

Yes, he can pursue you for the 5 days rent. He can probably sue you for it for 10 years. Within 20 days after he had your new address, did he...

I cashed a check for a friend and a few months later a hold was put on it saying it wqas a stolen check, and I had no idea!!!!!!

1. Your boyfriend must file a police report against his 'friend.' (If he refuses, he may have been in on it.) 2. Your boyfriend should open a bank...

Small claims judgments are civil, not criminal. They may show up on a credit report but they will not show up on a criminal check. Before you...