What are the legalities of having someone write a legal opinion letter who is a legal researcher, paralegal or other legal prof?

There are rules against practicing law without a license. Beyond that, a legal opinion letter written from a paralegal has about as much value as...

If a resident DOES NOT have capacity can a family member use her money to hire an attorney for Guardianship?

Under Article 81 of NY's Mental Hygiene Law, a family member has standing to commence a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian of the person...

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Can I just write up a form reliquishing my rights to my share of my Mom's estate, and have it notorized, leaving it my sisters?

Mr. Kartchner and Mr. Fromm give you good advice. Both responses have noted that your reaction appears to be an emotional one. Emotion has its...

First, the idea that you would have asked the dog's owner to sign an agreement if you had remembered to do so is really not much of a legal...

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Can you still make a case on a company if the incident happened 3 years ago?

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but can provide general information that may be helpful. There are two areas of...

Mandatory testimony in trial...

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but I can respond in a general fashion that may be helpful. It would be unusual...

Can i take legal action against persons online that made lude and sexist remarks towards me

the internet provides a whole array of methods of interaction these days. Those interactions may be positive or they may be negative, and, as in...

Business structure of a company

I agree with Mr. Smith that you have not provided enough information. As a general rule, however, a corporation is considered a resident of any...

What does it mean"Summons and Electionby Surviving Spouse to take Elective Shareand Statement of Creditor's Claim?

The term "surviving spouse" is not loaded with emotional meaning. It has a clear and cold legal meaning -- it means the person who was married to...

Jurisdiction question on a business agreement.

Mr. Brinkmeier and Mr. Bischoff give you good advice. The provision that you refer to is called a choice of forum clause and such clauses are...

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