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My sisters husband refuses to sign a sep. agreemnt (NC) her lawyer wants$5500 to $25k to sue him; sound honest? recommendations?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 05, 2014

Legal services are expensive and it's hard to say what the bill will be at the end because there is another party involved. The cost to wife is...

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If you need QDRO work done, is SkyPro or Sky Professionals a good option if your funds are limited?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 05, 2014

The purpose of this website is to give people legal information, not to recommend vendors. I can tell you in general terms that a QDRO is a trap...

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Ho do you collect a malpractice settlement?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

If the doc had insurance your friend would have collected the judgment from the insurance company. Most likely he doesn't, and has no assets, or...

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I want to know if it is legal for someone to withhold part of an inheritance to keep you from receiving your full inheritance.

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

I agre with Mr. Popovich. Consult with probate litigation lawyer immediately, and bring the trust documents with you, including the document your...

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My parents have passed on, there is a will and we will need to probate it

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

When the will is offered for probate, a copy of the will is attached to the probate petition that is served on the beneficiaries and next of kin....

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I have a estate in Missouri that was left to me by will.its been 1year and tooo months .what form do i need to transform over in

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

If there is a Will leaving the estate to you, it probably needs to be probated. There is more involved than just filling out a form. How much more...

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Is this malpractice?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

There is nothing routine about having a colon removed. Your friend must have had some serious medical problems to begin with, and it seems as if...

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Do I need an attorney for libel case

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 27, 2014

It is very unlikely that you could successfully prosecute a defamation case without being represented by a very capable lawyer. Such representation...

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How can the following "Terrorem Clause" of a Probated Estate Will be interpreted as shown and how hard would it be to enforce?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 26, 2014

Rather than asking how easy an in terrorem clause would be to enforce, the better question is probably how hard would it be to overcome it. In New...

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My wife had a c section and her colon ended with a perforation, which required a second surgery. Was this a med malpractice?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

It certainly would be worth your while to consult with a medical malpractice attorney. They are generaly happy to give free consultations. Don't be...

Joseph Jonathan Brophy's Answers (4068)

My sisters husband refuses to sign a sep. agreemnt (NC) her lawyer wants$5500 to $25k to sue him; sound honest? recommendations?

If you need QDRO work done, is SkyPro or Sky Professionals a good option if your funds are limited?

Ho do you collect a malpractice settlement?

I want to know if it is legal for someone to withhold part of an inheritance to keep you from receiving your full inheritance.

My parents have passed on, there is a will and we will need to probate it

I have a estate in Missouri that was left to me by will.its been 1year and tooo months .what form do i need to transform over in

Is this malpractice?

Do I need an attorney for libel case

How can the following "Terrorem Clause" of a Probated Estate Will be interpreted as shown and how hard would it be to enforce?

My wife had a c section and her colon ended with a perforation, which required a second surgery. Was this a med malpractice?