My husband put in writing that upon his demise I cannot do anything without his adult children's permission, can he do that.

Does he/did he have a will? Is this a document separate and apart from his will? Is it part of his will? If he had a will and this document is...

Is there a Test / Method to determine if a Document Request during Discovery is Relevant?

A document request does not necessarily get tested by relevancy. Rather, a document request's reasonableness can be measured by whether it is...

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Can I sue even though I signed a waiver?

Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer this question without seeing what you signed or at least knowing the language that's in it. If you sign a...

Summons and Complaint in NYC Civil Court

The motion suffices as an answer to your complaint. Are you sure it was never filed? Generally, those papers are filed with the court and not with...

For a motion to reargue, do you serve opposing party when you file the motion, or wait until leave to reargue has been granted?

Service of the motion should happen at the time of filing. Generally, you have to submit and affidavit of service with your motion to show that it...

What kind of lawyer do I need to hire when my taxi medallion agent does not pay fees he agreed to?

Find someone with with litigation experience. In a perfect world you would also find somebody who handles these particular types of cases but that...

Yes, the defendant could file a counterclaim seeking to recover attorneys fees. However, attorneys fees are generally only recoverable if provided...

Can informal negotiations take place after a lawsuit is filed and before scheduling conferences?

As long as you are not represented by an attorney, the other lawyer can discuss settlement with you in person or on the phone or in any other...

Yes you are required to answer otherwise you will be in default. You do not need to appear unless there is a court date. But once you answer...

We are close to settle with a long-developed proposal. Do I need to prepare for the trail?

You must prepare for trial. If the case doesn't settle you will be caught unprepared. Additionally, if you are prepared you'll be settling from the...