Is it legal for my mom to take away something my brother purchased for me?

You do have the right to own personal property, like a PlayStation, even if you are not yet 18. But as your parent, your mother may have the right...

I am sorry to hear about your husband's poor health and the problems it is causing you. If your husband is legally competent, he can still sign a...

While it is possible for you to write a will on your own, I would recommend that you speak with an estate-planning attorney instead. Your husband...

If your dad had a will, an estate should have been opened after he died. If it was and your dad was a Maryland resident, you should be able to find...

For purposes of inheritance, stepchildren are not usually counted among the children of someone who has died. But they could possibly inherit if...

My dad has a living trust, listing my brother and I as 50/50 beneficiaries of his assets. If something happens to me.....

The answer depends on what the trust document says. If it says that your share goes to you "if you survive" your father, then if you were not...

How can my father have a will drawn up while he is incarcerated?

Your father can certainly have a will prepared, and he is wise to want to do this. There are two ways to go about it: 1. As other responders...

My Uncle suffered a stroke during the summer months of 2012, spent several days in the hospital and was then transported to a re

Your cousin's wife had a duty to act in your uncle's best interest. By serving under his power of attorney, she was obligated to avoid conflicts of...

Can I prevent my ex from moving into the home we own together?

It sounds as if your ex does have certain rights to at least part of the property. The nature and extent of these rights would depend on exactly...

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Six months ago I had a Will, Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directive done....

Congratulations on getting married! As you already seem to appreciate, tying the knot can have significant legal implications, so you are wise to...