What steps do i need to take to adminster an estate with no will found?

Ms. Sullivan gives you good advice. But there is one thing I would add -- while it's great that you thought to come here to ask for advice on the...

Do i become responsible if I mishandled an estate?

You proceeded initially without an attorney, which is why you "may have mishandled" the estate. That you may have been acting without regard to...

What is the process of getting a letter of testamentary?

It's very simple to get letters testamentary: Hire a attorney. I know you want to do it without a attorney, and the only downside to proceeding...

What does "exercise right to interstate property" mean?

Interstate property might be property that is right on the state line. But that's not the term you want to know about -- you likely want to know...

What things/terms/laws do I need to know in order to represent myself in this case? What could be thrown at me as well?

First, I would find it almost unthinkable that the victim would be prosecuted for refusing to testify, but it is within the realm of physical...

Mr. Bollhofer gives you good advice. Frankly, it sounds to me that a desire for you "to be able to access documents myself" is not a real good...

Can you sue someone over a verbal agreement?

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

Can a union ever be liable as a third party in a lawsuit?

The problem with very short questions is that they are not sufficiently specific as to invite anything other than very long answers. Rather than...

Does an offer to open my own business or purchase part of my previous employers business negate a non compete clause?

If you wind up buying a part of your previous employer's business, there will be various legal documents that are drawn up. And I would expect...

I worked on a job where the store manager repetitively asked me if I was gay. Is this an appropriate question?

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

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