How or do we qualify to ask for custody?

You have to seek qualified legal counsel. Seeking the custody of a minor is a very important decision and not to be handled alone! If you truly...

My ex husband just passed away on July 4th. How can our 2 children can find out about insurance & if he had a will?

First, you do not know if your children have a right to anything. If you ex-husband had a will, it will control and if he did not leave them...

I would suggest you return to the court that appointed you, in Virginia I would file a Petition for Aid & Guidance, and tell the court of your...

My m-i-l is the legal guardian of her grandson. She suffered a stroke and we need temp guardianship. What should we do now?

Seek a seasoned Elder Law attorney as most deal with disability issues as well. In Virginia, we have an emergency guardianship statute. Seek...

I fell way behind on my HOA fees and entered into a repayment plan with the Assoc that I defaulted on. Now a hearing date has

It may be that the Association is merely "perfecting" their lien so that if you default on your repayment plan, they can proceed straight to a...

Brother passed 09/2/2013 at 42 - wife went to the court the next day and got award of estate. & the ins - 3 kids excluded.

The hard part is proving "who" ripped it up. Im sure the spouse, if confronted will claim her deceased spouse ripped it up...these are very hard...

Is my IRA protected against creditors in the state of Florida.

I agree with counsel; IRAs are usually protected from creditors, but perhaps not from Medicaid if you apply for long term care coverage!

I'm a PR, what document do I file to seize a commercial vehicle that is part of the estate, but the person refuses to deliver it

If the vehicles are in your husband's name, with no other names or not in a business name, you can file what we in Virginia call a Warrant in...

Do I need a lawyer regarding being dropped from nursing program.

You need to seek a litigator, not a estate or elder law attorney.

When I am faced with this situation, I write the heir and tell them they have ___ days to cash the check. If it is not cashed by then I will pay...