The test for sloppy draftsmanship is whether the writing clarifies or obfuscates -- here, there is a clear conflict and there are two possible...

Getting money returned to an estate

If I correctly understand you, your uncle had executed a power of attorney in favor of your sister, and your sister abused that power of attorney. ...

My sister died at age 40 she was attacked by a man and the hospital did nothing when he came in and disconnected the life machin

You have a potential cause of action in wrongful death as well as an array of other torts. Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab right here on avvo to...

So, my mom and her brother own a piece of real estate in South America. Things have turned sour and now he wants the whole house

Mr. Doland gives you good advice. Virtually any lawsuit involving real estate should be brought in the jurisdiction in which the real estate is...

Do I need to list estranged sibling as beneficary on Summary of Adminstration?

A family member does not have impaired rights as to an estate simply because there are impaired relationships within a family. And the fact that...

Whatever rights your father has would vest in his estate after his passing. It is important to understand that if your father, during his...

What are my legal obligations to unpaid debts that could possibly be left by my father if he were to pass away.

The only ways in which you could be liable for your father's debts are if (1) you contactually agree to be responsible for such debt, or (2) you...

Can I keep the check from my sister's live insurance or do I have to put in in her estate?

Mr. Zlimen very concisely gave you a perfect response. If you were the beneficiary of the life insurance policy and the check was made out to you...

My husband died without a will. He owned a share of property in WI. His share is worth $250,000.00. We live in AZ.

Your state's laws of intestacy will determine the distribution of those of your husband's assets that were held solely in his name and which did...

If my mom is deceased, but there's currently no executor can I make a motion to appeal a default judgement against her?

There are proceedings available in every state to vacate a default judgment. In order to bring such a proceeding, you need to have standing...