Heir not receiveing the right amount from family.

I agree with my colleagues. In most, if not all, states, will beneficiaries are entitled to an accounting of the executor's distributions from...

Small claim. Breach of contract

I agree in large part with my Durham colleague, Attorney Meier, although my opinion differs slightly from his. You cannot counter with a "claim"...

I agree with Attorneys Angel, Cassara, and Rafter. Absent discrimination or some breach of a contractual provision as to length of tenure, or some...

I fell in the back yard at the house my son rents on homemade steps built by landlord that go to the outside shed.who do I call?

I think you should schedule a consultation with a litigator in Sampson, Duplin, or one of the adjacent counties. Start with someone you know and...

How do I prove a forced will?

To be successful in challenging a will that appears valid, you must proffer compelling evidence that speaks to fraud, duress, undue influence, or...

The will does not have to be written by a lawyer in most (possibly all) states; you can even do a draft yourself. However, in my opinion, that is...

I agree with Attorney Walker of Pennsylvania. No matter what state we are discussing, a will in that state must strictly meet the statutory...

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If these items were truly gifts, you cannot be prosecuted for not returning them, nor can you be sued in civil court, for that matter. Sounds like...

Is there any legal difference in signing a contract and having a written agreement notarized?

As far as the substance and content of your agreement, the answer is no: A notarized contact does not enhance your limited liability. If you are...

I filed a lawsuit against an individual and his LLC. I received a motion to dismiss regarding the individual. What do I do next?

If you filed the initial complaint, what you are essentially responding to is a counterclaim, which you would need to address. A counterclaim...