The answer to your question depends entirely on the nature of the estate. A simple estate can take weeks to close, a complex estate can take...

Can I be sued in civil court in CA if I live in PA?

I agree with attorney Weston's assessments. I would add that you probably have defenses under the statutes of limitations applicable to any claims...

If my neighbor helped me can he sue me?

Was he injured? If so, he could claim you were negligent if you acted in some way that deviated from the the applicable standard of care...

Can a nursing home sue me for my father's debts when I barely knew the man?

You shouldn't be responsible for this. Pennsylvania's "filial support" statute (23 Pa.C.S. § 460) does, on paper, make children financially...

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What is a "release of claims against attorneys and law firm?

Generally, it is what you probably think it is. Basically, it is one party's agreement not pursue certain claims against the other party. A...

How do I deposit a check from a class action law suit from our car insurance made only to my deceased husband?

This joint account likely became yours automatically, by "operation of law", upon your husband's death. Therefore, it would not be proper to...

It is not clear to me why the landlord would be asking for rent that has not yet come due, but I am sure he has his reasons. Your focus should be...

In PA, can a nursing home, that is being paid with medicare, require that my moms house be sold for the assessed value?

I assume that you meant "Medicaid" is paying for the home. As a general rule if a Medicaid recipient will not be returning to her home, it must be...

Can I sue a company or supervisor for false information and embarrassment to the public?

This appears to be a case of defamation. Defamation is the written or oral publication of a false statement that does harm to a person's...

You cannot evict a tenant just for being difficult to deal with. You would have to articulate something that constitutes a breach of the lease...