Estate planning for physicians requires a detailed conversation on the practice and your particular estate planning objectives. Consult with an...

How do I get custody of my 4 year old cousin in Dec custody, they have lied to us about how to make it happen?

Given the hearing is pending, I recommend using the Find a Lawyer function at the top of the Avvo menu to find a Guardianship attorney knowledgable...

Agreed you should speak with an NY probate attorney, but my guess is that the attorney is trying to establish the grandmother's lineage and...

I have a 17-year-old friend in Texas who is living with an abusive father, can I go get her & bring her here?

Sounds to me like getting her and taking her out of state without father's consent would lead to severe consequences, possibly a kidnapping report....

Sounds like you need a copy of a trust, not a will. If you have a beneficial interest in the trust you should request a copy from the trustee....

To act on behalf of wife or disabled son, each would have to executive respective POAs which name the other 3 sons as Agents. It sounds like father...

Guardians are required to keep assets separate from the incapacitated person and file the initial 90 day and then annual inventories. If the...

Can my ex reclaim a pet she left with me six years ago?

I have changed the practice area as this falls into animal law/divorce law.

I currently live with my grandchild , my son and the mother are both abusing drugs, I’m seeking custody to care for him legally

The guardianship petition is warranted under the circumstances. You need to show the court that living with you is in the child's best interest....

Mr. Stern's explanation for when to check exceptions on the petition is correct. I would also recommend seeking probate counsel for the matter to...