What should I legally consider my friend who is helping out with my business.

It sounds like your friend's interest is in the nature of a royalty and should probably be defined as one. Dealing with a 1% partner if things go...

I got the power of attorney for my father then my sister went and got the power of attorney for my father which is in power

If your father was competent to give a power of attorney to your sister, and there was no undue influence by her to obtain it, then she has a valid...

How to get back money i trusted a family member with?

I'm sorry for your troubles. You need to gather up whatever evidence you have of the arrangement and seek the advice of an experienced litigation...

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Can an residential owner/landlord include a lease provision that gives 90 days notice that he intends to move back?

You and the landlord can agree to the 90 day notice provision. if he exercises it, and you don't leave, he will have to bring a summary process...

Should I sign my severance agreement?

You don't need a lawyer if you are satisfied with all the terms, but it may be a good idea to spend a few dollars to have a lawyer review it with...

I want a lawyer for changing my name

The probate court for the district in which you live would have jurisdiction for a name change. You may be able to do it yourself. Not everyone...

Who inherits family heirlooms, like an engagement ring from a great grandmother, when nothing is written specifically in a will?

A will usually makes provisions for tangible personal property, which would cover family heirlooms. Often, the executor has discretion as to who...

I can understand your embarassment, but even if you could sue, i think your damages would be nominal at best. You would have to prove your losses....

As co-owner with my father on a house, and his power of attorney, can I legally remove him from the title?

You may very well have the power to do it, but whether you have the right to, or even if it is your best interest to transfer the property is best...

Not necessarily, the plaintiff has until 6 days before the return date to file the summons and complaint with the court. You may have just beat...