I recently fired my attorney. I felt he was a detriment to my case. He put a lien on the settlement i received. How do i resolve

I agree that if the lawyer did work on your case and develop facts, he's probably entitled to compensation. And a lien for his services on the...

you can find a lawyer here on AVVO or by going to the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys website www.vaela.org and using the 'find a lawyer'...

Will a hand written contract hold up in court

Yes, the agreement can be 'admitted' into evidence. How the court interprets it is the real question.

In obtaining durable POA for a 55+ disabled person, is an elder care authorization all I need? If not, please list all document

I'll add to the chorus - Mr. Farr and Mr. Kreitzer are correct, do not do this on your own, consult an experienced elder law attorney. (I know of...

What form do I need to fill out to make my brother and I be Present Co Trustees not successor Co Trustees?

Mr. Wall is correct. Taking over management of a trust isn't simply 'filling out a form' (despite websites that advertise their documents). Each...

Do we need to probate sister's will in PA and if so how will that effect insurance where a beneficiary is designated?

I agree with Mr. Zellinger as he is a Pennsylvania attorney and there is such variation among the several states as to probate law. Frankly given...

What is the law in Virginia regarding list of heirs with someone who died without a will.

The "pecking order" is set forth in section 64.2-200 of the Code of Virginia, here:...

What are our rights to take and/or sell the house contents?

There are alarm bells going off like crazy. The guy sounds like he has dementia - he needs help. DO NOT take control of his property (except to...

My brother is excutor of my moms will. The house was left to three brothers can he sell without our approval?

First - Mr. Kreitzer is spot on - what does the will say and what are the assets in the estate. consult an experienced attorney who handles both...

Can I lock my tenant out and store belongings for 30 days?

Like everyone else says - you can't lock him out. Frankly, don't sweat the money just get rid of the jerk. You have a written notice he's vacating...