Questions answered by Joseph Jonathan Brophy

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What happens if a person passes away and the house goes to probate and there is ni will

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

In general, property of a person who dies without a will may pass without probate if it was in joint names or in a trust. Otherwise, a family...

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If you can prove the law board is covering up and refuses to take action against an attorney where a malpractice complaint

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

The grievance committee is not interested in attorney malpractice. They are interested in violations of Disciplinary Rules- ethical violations....

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How do I decide from which state to file a wrongful death suit?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

There is a basic legal concept called jurisdiction. That means the state where the suit is brought would have to be able to assert its legal power...

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Can someone be at fault for my babys death?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

I am so sorry, it is heartbreaking to have a child so badly disabled and then to lose him under such circumstances. The first question that must be...

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My husband passed away 7-26-10 after triple bypass surgery didn't do autopsy believe something was done wrong husband was 55

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

Based on the addressof the question, I assume your husband passed away in North Dakota. The state where the death took place generally governs what...

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