A will has no legal effect until the testator dies; up to that point, it is just a piece of paper, or series of papers. There needs to be a clause...

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In NC in the absence of POA who can write checks to pay bills for a hospitalized person?

If your father cannot intelligently execute a power of attorney, or direct someone to do so for him in the presence of a notary, you will need to...

Can I sue

Please try re-posting. All we see are the words "Can I sue." I am sure you meant to include more. Have a safe and warm weekend amid the wintry...

You ask a very thoughtful question. Like the "reasonable person" standard in negligence law, "of sound mind" does not have a clear-cut definition,...

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You can do your own will, but for the sake of your heirs and your own peace of mind, please don't. Without legal training and experience in...

The landlord's behavior is highly inappropriate. Inform him unequivocally that if he does not cease and desist immediately, you will contact local...

About the will

Excellent responses from Attorneys Collins and Meek. To put it more colloquially, think of "per stirpes" as meaning that the grandchildren of a...

What can I do with property left by our tenant in our garage ?

With this much time out since the tenants were last in legal possession of the premises, I do not think you are under any special obligation to...

Who is a good lawyer for my boyfriend to use? he was hit by a train at a crossing with no lights but it was on private property.

I am very sorry to hear this. You and your boyfriend should contact a local personal injury lawyer (due to Avvo guidelines and state bar ethics...

If you sell anything bearing Mr. Trump's name or likeness without his consent, he could sue you for what is called "appropriation of one's name or...