Unless your brother was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, the debt should be dischargeable in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. ...

Can I upgrade to a 3 bedroom?

I agree with the others that your lease is the contract and the landlord has no legal obligation to upgrade you because you had another child. ...

What happens after probate is closed

I am licensed in NJ and not in Colorado, but if this were the situation in NJ, and the Will did not specifically state that the house is to be...

Can I, step son to an old man, be effectively disinherited?

An agreement between two individuals to not change their Wills after one dies is theoretically enforceable, but you would have to prove it by...

What's the best way to ensure the trust you set up is used solely for my son?

The answer to the question, "can they use the money for their own benefit," is Yes, but not legally. There really is nothing you can do to prevent...

Is there a way to confirm if my dads will that was probated is the real last will?

You ask if there is a way to tell if the probated Will is the most recent one. Since NJ does not have a public registry for Wills, the only way to...

I am suing my former landlord in Small Claims Court (Virginia). If I lose, can I be compelled to pay her attorney's fees?

I am not licensed in Virginia, so I can not answer your question directly. In NJ, each party generally pays their own attorney fees, unless the...