My girlfriend is pregnant and the father wants no part in the baby's life how can I get rights if he wants to give up rights?

Adoption is always an option but most courts expect a couple to be married or in a very long term committed relationship before they will an...

I was married out of this country. I want to dissolve this marriage and remarry here.

Unless your marriage in Indonesia is invalid or was not properly done, the US will likely recognize it. That means before you can marry another...

Per stipes is not a limiting factor. Per stirpes simply allows a beneficiary's heir to claim what the beneficiary would claim. The rest of your...

Does new will need to be drawn up?

Mr. Davis and Mr. Vanevenhoven have provided sterling advice. I only write to lend my voice to their recommendations that a review of your...

My Godmother made me "residual ligatee" in her will. What does that mean? Executor says I'm only entitled to costume jewelry .

A residual legatee is a person who receives the non-specified items from a person's estate. In other words, Jan, Bob and Pat are all given...

Generally, a will does not need to be notarized. That being said, most attorneys will recommend that a notary attest to the witnesses' signatures...

How to get my grandfathers will?

If you saw a valid will from your grandfather, you should look for it. Check with an attorney who may have assisted in its drafting and seek out...

Are beneficiaries supposed to be notified by law if they are named in a will or trust?

Most jurisdictions require some form of notification, especially if a tax is to be paid.

I have questions about conservator.

Abuse of a conservatorship is a very serious charge. Just be sure that you have reliable and relevant evidence to support any claim you may make. ...

When a call to the DCF care line is made about a family,does that family have to allow any DCF worker into their home?

I love reading these questions. The libertarian streak is alive and well in this country. The only issue here is that the state has arrogated to...