Is it okay to not pick up the phone when the plaintiff calls me?

Since you have a lawyer, you should be asking them this question. Your attorney is in the best position to advise you. Do not substitute free...

My dad died, intestate, I am the Admistrator of the estate, my brother has been in jail for 30 years or more,

It would be worth your time to consult with an estate attorney. If you were the designated beneficiary on the life insurance policy, then the...

Can a executor be asked to sign over executorship to beneficiaries? Could beneficiaries be able to delay or avoid probate court?

You should consult in person with a probate attorney. The Will may be old, but that doesn't alter it's validity. If the house is in the...

How do two adults sell the home of their deceased mother who died without a will?

In Nassau County you will have a tough time finding a buyer willing to accept a deed from distributees without the estate being administered. This...

Trademark protection / options

The quick answer to your question with regard to expense is "No." Trademark rights are based on use (although you may apply for registration based...

My mother died in 2006. She left me and my siblings our childhood house. She also had about 50k in credit card debts.

The statute of limitations on credit card debt collections is 6 years. I think it's unlikely that the CC companies just sat on this, so a judgment...

Do I need to file probate for my mother's estate?

You need to probate her will. Once the court issues Letters Testamentary, you should be able to sell the house. Consult with a local probate...

I married in Peru,now living in NYC for more than 10 yrs. Now we want to file a divorce. Can the divorce be place in NY ?

You can file in NY. You can also probably find an attorney willing to take a reasonable flat fee for an uncontested divorce filing. Call around,...

Anything seahawks is a huge hit. if a free logo is found, can we use for resale

Bad idea. Definitely infringement.

This is a trademark issue. Trademark rights arise from use and valuable protections are gained from registering the mark. The questions you need...