Who has legal rights to assets upon death?

For everyone's sake your father should update his will. If he keeps the old one, most states have a spousal election which permits a disinherited...

What is the federal homestead exemption for real property?

There are always problems with using the internet, The rule might not apply to your state. The internet postings are usually for "most states" so...

Am I responsible for a balance on my wifes credit card?

Unless you guaranteed the debt you have no personal obligation. If you are the executor and/or administrator of her estate, this may be a...

A subpoena is not an invitation; it is a court order. Your state may permit nail and mail service (every state has its own rules for service),...

What can I do?Should I call credit card company and try to settle out of court?

I believe you were asked to file an Answer in court, not write a letter. The company may agree to a pay out plan. This amount does seem too small...

Very complicated Assault case with Small Claims case and Foreign Judgment Act

This will take a little work. You need to exemplify the default order from Mass. (Gold seal and an affidavit from the court clerk that it is a...

I am certain that the NHL protects the names of its players just as they do their team names and logos. You would be subjecting yourself to a...

Can an employer charge a processing fee to an employee who uses a company credit card for personal items?

The processing fee is idiotic because it means the employer is condoning the misuse of the company credit cards for personal items. This is the...

I have a friend who asked for a 10,000 loan so i cosigned the loan and now he won't pay the loan off do i have a case

Well first of all, the Lender has a case against you because a co-signer is as liable as the borrower for the amount. Without reading the loan...

What is the best first step in pursuing an infringer to our trademark?

I agree with Mr. Michelen's posting. Your inquiry does not make it clear if you have a state or a federal trademark. If you have a state one, and...