The IRAs should go in your father's estate. Since your mother died first, there was no beneficiary when Dad died.

If your professor honestly suspects that you cheated, he is duty bound to report you if you deny it and fail you if you admit it. The school has an...

Can we sue for medical Malpractice

If it is pretty clear that your mother has suffered permanent effects from the first stroke that could have been avoided by prompt diagnosis and...

My dad passed away a week ago, how to get his belongings from his girlfriend that is claiming to be his wife?

You can commence a "turnover" proceeding in the Surrogate's Court to force the girlfriend to account for your father's property and turn it over to...

Does joint bank account avoid probate?

1. If the account provides payable on death, the funds in the account don't go through probate. 2. The lawyer does not handle a POD account and...

While I have the highest regard for Ms. McCall, she did not really answer your question. Arbitration agreements such as you describe are extremely...

What kind of attorney specializes in mal practice,( incompetent),insurance,( dereliction of duty) and wrongful death?

It's probably too late to start interviewing replacement counsel in the middle of a trial. Moreover, great lawyers (or those considered to be...

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Would this be considered LEGAL MALPRACTICE, if not what legal practice area, so I can find an attorney to represent me?

The facts you describe are complex. I suggest that you start by consulting with an estate and trust lawyer to obtain an opinion whether your lawyer...

Do I have valid case for Medical Negligence?

I am sorry this happened. However, it is my understanding that the CA statute of limitations for medical malpractice is only one year, so your...

Would receiving assets from outside an estate-life insurance-provide grounds for the challenge of disinheritance inside estate?

If your mother left you the proceeds of an insurance policy and nothing else, that does not help a potential challenge to the will at all. The...