How can I get a common law marriage recognize?

My colleague offers a well informed answer. To supplement, affidavits of friends, family and neighbors who knew the both of you as a couple and...

If you do not feel comfortable with your attorney, you are not required to stay with that firm or with that attorney. I would ask in writing for an...

I have a question about estate administration where accounts are held jointly, but not with right to survivorship

Good question. I would ask your sister whose name is on the account to contact the bank(s) and ask them what the bank means by joint. I recently...

Do I absolutely need a probate attorney to assist with the execution of my father's will, or can I carry out the process myself?

You and your sister can do the process yourself. Before you make a decision, think about some other factors such as the time commitment, your...

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Do I need an attorney for probate law?

If you are in another state, I would contact an attorney in that state. The money spent by travelling to that state, taking off work, finding a...

Can a person's will exclude spouse on items acquired during marriage?

Ms. Hunter is correct. If you are asking this question, perhaps a divorce attorney would be a better person to talk to. That being said. Yes, you...

Should the adult children of my deceased son be in my will along with my two children?

It is very kind that you are asking this question. Legally speaking, you are not require to support your grandchildren. The beauty of a will is...

My sister is trying to be Administrator of my now deceased father, as next of kin do I need to sign that right over to her?

You can contest her becoming the Administrator if you dont trust her. Her being the Administratrix(female version of Administrator) does not...

Im personal representative to an estate. If retainer is paid in full can i fire her? she did petition for instructions

The short answer, as my colleagues have stated, is yes. A retainer acts similar to you putting your coat on a chair. You are not required to sit...

I am a US citizen, I want to invite my mum on visiting visa from Africa or by Green card. Which is cost effective and faster.

I agree with both of my colleagues. The proper answer depends on various factors. If your mother intends to stay for a short time, I believe that a...