In New York, if a person passes away will the spouse be responsible for unpaid credit card bills?

Not usually. The excetion is if the credit cars was in both persons names or that one guaranteed the debt as a consigner or by some other agreement.

Generally, an attorney representing himself is not entitled to attorneys fees.

Can a legal document be void if when signed the person signing does not use their legal first name

I don't know if there is enough information here. However, your signature is your signature. If you always sign with an "X" but your name is not...

Is there any CPLR or other rule, case law, or practice that covers the length (in pages) that a civil complaint should be?

Size is not supposed to be a factor but realize that everything you write may be used against you especially if it is not completely accurate. ...

I'm facing grand larceny charges for credit card fraud

This is a public forum do don't post details here, Get a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible,

I just learned that someone used my debit card 3 years ago. Am I responsible for this debt?

Take appropriate action to protect yourself. Ask for verification of the debt. File the police report. If you did not authorize the use of your...

IF MY ATTORNEY COLLECTS A CHECK FOR ME AT A CLOSING MADE OUT TO HIM WITH STATING "ATTORNEY AS OF" IS THIS OK.

Yes, this is common practice. I routinely receive checks made out Kasell Law Firm as attorneys for (Client's name). If the attorney does...

Car down payment 10,00.00. No contract(s) signed. Is the purchaser liable for any fees .

I need more of the facts to help you. However, if you did not sign a contract you can not be held responsible for interest. Interest on what,...

What is within normal limits of Hiring An Immigration Lawyer to represent me? I found this lawyer on this website Avvo,

I would check to see what your retainer says. However, the amount does not sound unreasonable to me. If the attorney did not let you know what the...

I lent a couple$15,000.00 for a 3 month period, it is now 5 years later, they have paid me back less than $2000. Now what?

Don't delay. Hire a lawyer to start a lawsuit ASAP! Tghe statute of limitations is running on the note. If it runs out you will lose your right...