Can a 17 year old choose to be adopted by another family with the consent of biological mother?

The 17 year old would need the consent of both their mother and father. The co sent of one parent is not enough. If the 17 year d can wait til he...

I agree with the previous answers in that your father's Will, if put through Probate, will be on file in the Surrogates Court in the County where...

This is usually addressed in your stipulation of settlement in your divorce proceeding. If you have a separation agreement, you may address this...

Depending on the language of the trust, you may be able to transfer assets into it while you are alive. Otherwise, you should create a Will that...

How can I get the name change and adoption done with out having to travel 2000 miles for court when he won't show anyway?

You can file for an adoption in either a family, probate or surrogates court in your jurisdiction. Contact an attorney versed in step-parent...

How do I go about getting my 13 year old son legally adopted by my husband with out needing his incarcerated father's consent?

Regardless of whether the biological father's consent is required, he will certainly need to be notified of the step-parent adoption. The quality...

If I sign this Affidavit am I responbsible to pay her debt? Is there a way to get the money w/o paying her debt back?

You are not responsible for your Aunt's debt her estate is. You would not assume a personal liability for any debts she accrued during her life,...

The new Asset Inventory document asks only yes or no questions regarding assets. More to the point, a life estate is not technically an asset. I...

How do I get the executor to send us our money?

The uncle is a fiduciary of the the estate, and therefore is accountable to you as the beneficiary. While it may seem overwhelming to you with the...

Is this legal? How do I get this account included in the Estate accounting?

IF your sister was added as a joint owner of the account, she is technically the sole owner after your grandfather's death. If, however, you have...