My Dad is very ill and wanted to distribute his savings to us, his children. He wrote out checks with specific amounts for each.

Both Ms. Johnson and Mr. Fromm are correct. Here in New York, when there is no will, assets held solely by the decedent are distributed in such a...

Is this Libel or Slander?

My crystal ball is a bit dusty, but it suggests that there isn't going to be any defamation lawsuit here. Assuming you are correct (about the...

It may be that a motion to consolidate is appropriate. Or it may be that the cases can simply be coordinated. In any event, you need to take a...

Vacating a summary judgment

Ms. Johnson, as always, provides good advice. A motion to vacate judgment would suggest that there is something that impairs the judgment. As Ms....

Penalties for late comminssion check.

You can seek penalties. You can also seek an all-expense-paid trip around the world. You are not likely to get either, unless you have a...

If you both are proceeding pro se, that can complicate discovery immeasurably. Non-lawyers tend to look for one-size-fits-all forms that they can...

Is it legal for someone 13 to date someone 17?

Look, you're simply too young. I know it sounds like some old guy is giving you advice and just doesn't understand you, but just because your...

Is this an ageism case ? part 2

I'm not sure what you mean when you say you are "one of those individuals who has been prejudiced against his entire life to the point where he...

High school staff member smacks me as teenage student?

First, you should not on this site post anyone's name. You don't say how long elapsed since this incident, but since you begin your posting by...

Doorman slams door on me? Is this a criminal issue?

There's been a lot of doorman questions on avvo lately. Either doormen are collectively rising up in vengeance or the same questioner is making...