Adoption from another country is very difficult. You will need to start with 1) an adoption agency here in the United States that has authority to...

A lawyer will need more info. First, does the deed say "with right of survivorship?" Second, what is the order of deaths? Complicated review -...

Yes, an executor can decide to make a partial distribution at any time, but this should be done carefully, because you want to make sure you have...

You can file with a court in the county where you live for a legal name change. Because you are an adult, you will not need anyone's consent or...

You need to look at the Deed. If it says you owned with your grandfather as "joint tenants," or "joint tenants with a right of survivorship" then...

First, an Executor is never personally liable for the debts of the person who dies. The Executor DOES however have the duty to collect all assets...

I disagree with the other answer. In New Jersey, there are only 2 pathways to the termination of a parent's rights - the state brings an action for...

This may depend on who died first. If they owned the home as husband and wife, the survivor will usually inherit the home from the first to die....

Under NJ law, before an estate's executor or administrator can distribute assets to beneficiaries, it must conduct a child support search to see if...

An adoption right now will not assist with your immigration status. It might be possible for your aunt to apply to the Family Court for custody and...