How to get a copy of the will submitted in cook county

Unless Cook County has a local rule by which wills of living testators can be "submitted" for safekeeping, and the testator actually deposits an...

In this situation, your husband's estate would be probated according to your state's intestate succession statute. The heirs in this situation...

If appealing my case to the North Carolina State Supreme Court, could I possibly get a retrial, or submit new evidence?

The time has passed for introduction of new evidence; appellate courts will not entertain evidence not in the record of appeal. They also do not...

A relative of mine needs help finding an attorney to probate his mother's will.

I am very sorry to hear of your relative's recent troubles, and hope they will abate soon. If he uses Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" search tool, he can...

"Residuary estate" refers to assets not specifically mentioned in the will for distribution; one way to think of it is to think of the "loose ends"...

Certainly, an arrest can still be made. Some states have a two-year statute of limitations for prosecuting misdemeanors, whereas felonies...

Is it safe to file the divorce forms online?

If you are concerned about doing everything right the first time, and reducing the stress that comes from uncertainty, you should either obtain...

I was fined 570 $ for dwlr and expired tag. With a 200 $ fta included. I am on ssi and can not pay bye the due date i

You can ask the Clerk for an extension, or ask the assistant DA for a continuance on your court date. Think carefully about whether one month or...

Do I have any legal recourse?

If your suspicions prove correct, this is a clear breach of fiduciary duty, and can be sued upon. I would contact a Charlotte-area law firm that...

Requesting more time to respond to a motion to potentially hire an attorney.

When you appear on Tuesday, make a formal motion for an extension of time, and state with particularity why you are seeking the extension. When...