Can an executor of a will require that the heirs payback money given or borrowed from the deceased?

An inter vivos (lifetime) transfer that is not characterized by any of the indicia of a loan should be treated as a gift. Loans are often evinced...

The Defendant has breached the terms of our Mutual Confidential Settlement Agreement.

Both Mr. Stein and Mr. Renzy offer you good advice. I just want to make one quick comment. If the allegation is that the confidential settlement...

Both Ms. Koslyn and Mr. Lyford offer you good advice. As you were advised, there really are no "generic" forms for anything but the very simplest...

Do you think I it is impossible to get a different answer in a civil suit in a county court than you did in a JP court?

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. If you...

I took pictures of my ex-sister in law's wedding as her gift lost the pictures on the computer can she sue me?

It's going to be tough for her to come up with a legal theory that would work. It sounds like it was intended to be a mere gratuity, which of...

I can understand that you're in a tough position. While you have the right to object to a motion to withdraw, it's not a good situation to be in. ...

Will criminal misconduct disclosed in a civil trial be automatically prosecuted?

Mr. Mitchell advises you correctly. If the question asked of the plaintiff was irrelevant and was also potentially prejudicial, it could have been...

How do I know which lawyers are favored with which judges? I am the victim of legal system abuse, and am considering alternate

Your posting is largely incomprehensible. Obviously, there is no rulebook that lets you know what each judge thinks of each lawyer, but even if...

Do my kids need a lawyer

Your children need to see an attorney as soon as possible. Understand at the outset, however, that there may be little that can be done. Verbal...

Can a person file probate court papers or does a lawyer have to do it

Mr. Fromm gives you good advice. The situation is unlikely to clear up on its own and the estate is not going to administer itself. If you can't...