How do we find out if any money was left to my son by my stepmother if he was not named as an heir in her will?

If there was nothing indicated in the will, the only other avenues are by way of gift prior to her passing or as a beneficiary of a joint account...

If neither will was presented to the Probate Court, the intestacy statutes should dictate what happens with your grandmother's estate. This would...

You may want to start with the local probate court to see if there is a department of unclaimed property. Your secretary of state may be another...

Can my boyfriend Adopt my 14yr old daughter?

Presuming your 14 year old daughter is the daughter of the person who passed away, you will need to convince the Court that the two of you are in a...

Court to process amended judgment on other issues i.e community property?

Your attorney is the best person to answer this question for you. Most of us have no idea what the circumstances are.

What happens if someone is claiming to be a child of the deceased without any proof?

The Probate Court will be responsible for determining the validity of his status as an heir. Once that issue is resolved, the laws of intestacy...

Would my mother be able to have my rights as a parent?

It sounds like you're asking about guardianship, which maintains your parental rights and responsibilities but would allow a grandparent to make...

I like to adopt my brother child but i raises this child from birth ?

There is a difference between changing a child's name and adopting the child. Either way, the process will have to start with the Probate Court.

Did my school have a right to search me and if not is there anything I can do?

Education law comprises two concepts: 1) the idea that our schools stand in loco parentis; and 2) that minors have far fewer explicit rights than...

Hello, I have Crohn’s disease for 30 years. A few years ago medical marijuana became legal in CT.

It is not illegal for an adult to drink alcohol, but we are not allowed to drink alcohol and drive a car at the same time. The idea is if your...