Under what circumstances is a probate not necessary when a husband dies Interstate and I, his wife is the only heir?

As sole heir, you have a right to the house, but subject to the debt to the bank. The mortgage attaches to the house, and that is a lien that won't...

Did I receive adequate representation for fees rendered? Did my attorney earn his money or take advantage of me under duress?

Your question does not contain enough facts for anybody to give you a meaningful answer. Many people come out of a divorce angry with their lawyer....

Many people, even beneficiaries, do not understand the difference between Social Security disability (SSD) and Supplemenal Security Income (SSI). ...

Attorney lien. fired attorneys' fee; fired first lawyer and hired new atty, who pays for the 1st attorney's lien? California

When the fee is contingent, the incoming lawyer and the outgoing lawyer split it. The client pays only one fee. If the fee was not contingent, you...

I am sorry you lost your brother, but prospects of a successful claim seem remote to me. Your brother was fraudulently, indeed criminally obtaining...

Starting when in Florida, Doctor's were not required to have medical malpractice insurance?

I don't practice in FL but to the best of my knowledge, no state has ever required doctors to carry malpractice insurance.

Ethical violation for Attorney to fail to pay contractor in NY?

If you are asking about a grievance, an attorney's failure to pay a bill is not considered professional misconduct, and the grievance committee...

What exspense should be expected to be deductded from the settlement check?

Case expenses such as court costs, expert fees, reporters fees must be paid in full. Some liens can be negotiated down, others can't. It depends on...

How can I get a probate index number for Kings county NY?

The file number may be found in the Surrogate's Court by searching the by name and date of death. That court does not have a searchable on line...

Yes, the Will must be probated because there is real property involved. At one time probate lawyers in NY worked on a percentage of the estate...