Complex estate accounting question

" Is it unheard of for an average Joe to to this without a lawyer? " You describe it as a complex question. The estate's lawyer says to do so...

Is this legal or against the rules?

It is dancing dangerously close to the ethical line. The person should have her attorney call the opposing attorney and inform opposing counsel...

I was arrested and charged with aggravated assault but the charges were dropped.

If the entire case was dropped, then you may petition for an expungement to remove any trace of it from your record. You should consult an attorney...

I have been seperated for 10 yrs. i do not know where my spouse is and would like to get divorced.

At this point, you should be able to obtain a divorce under 3301(d) of the divorce code relatively quickly. However, since you don't know where he...

Is 'Trolling' Illegal?

Of course not. The freedom of speech and press includes the right to be a jerk. Certain cable news channels depend on this for their very...

A got a ticket and the court date falls on a saterday when courts are closed, what should i do?

Call the court and ask for the correct date.

Asking a lawyer how many guilty pleas they have is a horrible way to measure a lawyer's competence. Well over 90% of all cases are resolved by a...

What happens to my 17 year old son who was charged with misdemeanor for shoplifting a pair of socks

As far as answering what happens, we can't answer this question as is. Shoplifting has a recidivist clause – the more often one does it, the more...

What is the average cost of appealing conviction of possession of paraphinalia. It went to trial. I dont want to get ripped off

The average cost of an appeal? A lot. Appeals are very expensive and time-consuming. However, it may help you to know what an appeal does. While...

My fiance passed away two weeks ago we have lived together for two years and have a two year old son

You absolutely need to consult with a wills & estates attorney. My firm has an estates department in our Camp Hill office, about an hour from you....