What is the legal basis that permits a government to order private businesses to close?

At the state level, the constitutional justification is the "police power" vested in the governor as the chief executive of the state sovereign,...

CCan you stop probate once started we only started it because of stocks under a Corp acct and that is settled ?

I moved your question from "Corporate/Incorporation" to "Probate," in the hopes that more Minnesota-licensed probate lawyers will see your question...

Is there legal standing for government temporarily closing private businesses?

Yes, this is most likely legal under what is called "police power," which is reserved to states under the Tenth Amendment, and refers to a state...

Can I break an apartment lease with no penalty due to the Covid-19 outbreak??

For understandable reasons, many Avvo participants from all over the country are posting various iterations of your question. Unfortunately,...

How can I disinherit myself from my mothers estate? I don't want to be responsible for financial or receive anything from her.

See a local probate lawyer if you wish to formally renounce an interest in your mother's estate. Preparing the appropriate filing will not be a...

Check with a local business litigation lawyer and share with him/her all documents related to your membership rights, but I doubt that this is a...

I completely agree with Attorney Love's insightful legal and practical guidance. There is no legal obligation for the landlord to conduct a final...

I completely agree with Attorney Gunthert. While I am not familiar with the nuances of the professional ethics canons in Pennsylvania, the general...

Can I be protected by any laws from being evicted due to business closing because of coronavirus?

Fair question, and reasonable concerns given the present circumstances. While this is uncharted territory for North Carolina and the country, the...

Can I get a copy of my deceased father’s will if it hasn't been filed with the probate court/clerk of court?

I agree with Attorney Love. Perhaps a first step can be to retain a local probate lawyer to send your stepmother a demand letter to produce the...