We had a WILL done thru a lawyer years ago when our children we born. Now they are over 21 and we want to do a change so they

All of my colleagues give you good advice. I only want to make one point about a codicil: DON'T. First, it is not wasteful to have a new will...

My husband has just passed suddenly last week with no will or power of attorney.

My colleagues give you good advice. And Mr. Frederick's advice that you wait a couple of weeks before doing anything is especially wise. If...

You're in a tough spot -- the police say they can't help you and you say that you don't have money for a lawyer. To make matters worse, your...

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but I can provide certain general information that may be helpful to you. First,...

My husband died last week. No will. We've been separated over 2 years but still married. We lived on a small farm (40 acres). I

Both Mr. Davis and Mr. Pippen give you good advice. As you might have guessed, neither your husband's two grown children nor your friend can...

Mr. Brophy gives you good advice. Since the process of revoking a will is nothing more formal a ceremony than tearing it up and throwing it in...

I live in texas i am soon to be married if divorce happens would she be intitled to any inheritance i may get during that time

Many states regard property received as an inheritance to be "separate property," as opposed to "marital property" for purposes of distribution...

Here in NY, Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law authorizes the court to appoint a guardian for a person who requires assistance. Specifically, to...

I am feeling very overwhelmed and depressed due to work related stresses and would like to know what action if any I can take.

Unfortunately, employees do not have a lot of rights. Unless there is a written employment agreement (such as a collective bargaining agreement)...

I have an ongoing real estate litigation w/ my 2 sisters & the property is in our name, looking for profit share

I agree with all of my colleagues. I just wanted to add one point: An attorney is not ethically permitted to speak with someone who he or she...