The new will is not effective, and the prior Will is he one that will be probated. As a daughter you will be entitled to copies of all documents,...

I have a boat that was repossessed not dew to lack of payment but death of loan holder how can I get it back?

You don't indicate who is the loan holder. It is possible that the loan holder's estate will be responsible for the debt that the executor of the...

Your friend's obligation to pay the mortgage has no bearing on whether the house is habitable or not. Her obligation to pay the mortgage is based...

An unlicensed driver wrecks my car, the driver denies that I didn't know he was licensed, and his friends try to come after me.

As the owner of the car, you are responsible for the driver's activity. Your insurer will defend you and the driver. Broken bones are...

The guy who assaulted hasn't paid for the medical charges for my oral surgery. What shall I do? The case is closed now.

If the person has a job, or has assets, you can bring suit. Since he pled guilty, you will receive a judgment against him and can garnish his...

Criminal background

I am a Civil Service Commissioner in a New York County, so while I can't tell you what will show up on the background search performed by your...

I agree that you need to file a complaint with law enforcement. If you know the identity of the individual, you might be able to enjoin the use of...

Legal Outsourcing India

I think I can safely say that every hard working attorney who contributes to this board, is opposed to LEGAL outsourcing of legal work to India. ...

Do I need a foreclosure attorney?

You need to meet with an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the local law schools have legal clinics. It sounds as if your primary goal is...

Can I open an estate to collect a policy check without having the estate liable for my brothers other debts?

In New York, the designation of the ex wife as beneficiary terminates at Death. If it is big enough, it is worth suing the ex wife to get the...