If your only income is social security then you are 'judgment proof' - the creditors cannot garnishee your check and if your check is direct...

How much does a lawyer charge to read a will?

Changed from General Practice to Probate. What you may be looking for is a consultation. Some lawyers offer a free 30 minute consultation,...

When selling a home with one of the owners have died (husband & wife). Do you need add both names to all contracts

This is a question that involves both real estate and probate. How was the deed to the couple written? If it was a 'survivorship' deed, then...

How do you get a "third party" credit card collector to leave me alone? What kind of attorney do I need?

Changed practice area to debt collection. My friend Mr. Krumbein hit the nail on the head - you need a debt collection defense lawyer -...

If my husband goes to a Nursing Home will I lose my Investments?

My good friend Ms. O'Reilly is spot on with her answer and her suggestion to check with lawyers who do this stuff for a living.

What are the terms of your right of way document? It may control the result. AVVO is designed and good for simple, general questions that will...

How to obtain Will, Estate,Insurance companies and Pension funds, on my recently deceased father.

My friend Mr. Farr is correct -- you need to consult a lawyer. AVVO is designed and good for simple, general questions that will get you to the...

How many times can you pay your rent late along with a late fee before you get evicted?

What does your lease say? There is no 'standard' that I know of. There are two types of notice - a '21 day right to cure' notice (in your case,...

Do we have grounds to sue our landlord?

First I want to tweak your question: do you have GOOD FAITH grounds to sue your landlord? Answer: From the facts you've given, absolutely. ...

Lis Pendens is Latin for "Litigation Pending". That means someone filed a suit regarding the property - what is that suit and when was it filed? ...