Does state laws over rule city laws of the same thing?

Constitutionally, the city may do this as long as the state legislature has not enacted legislation that specifically preempts municipalities from...

Do siblings of the deceased not in will have any claim to the estate when the couple has only been married under 15 years?

I agree with Attorney Malone. If the decedent did not specifically bequeath property to the siblings, the latter have no right to inherit from the...

How do I become a "personal representative" so that I can request my deceased mother's medical records?

You would need to open an estate in your mother's last county of residence and apply for either Letters Testamentary (if your mother left a will)...

How to set up legal and medical power of attorney?

If your mother is mentally competent and is willing to revoke your sister's fiduciary powers, the former may do so. If the instruments provide for...

Are municipal income taxes on non-residents constitutional?

This is both constitutional and a widespread practice in municipal jurisdictions across the United States. Unless the Pennsylvania legislature...

Yes, there is nothing improper, inappropriate, illegal or actionable about this. As long as the employer uses your personal data for good-faith,...

This is not really a legal question, but an internal governance question with respect to the church. In the absence of specific requirements about...

Can you transfer you co-op to your trust in the following situation?

Please see an experienced estate planning lawyer who works with business owners (thereby combining the skill sets of corporate law and estate...

Does the owner of a private road have the responsibility for upkeep?

This is a good question. I would consult in person with a local real estate litigation lawyer, who can go over the easements and the record of any...

How to find out if my deceased mother had a will in North Carolina

You will need to check among your mother's personal papers and effects, and see if a will turns up; if you can gain access to any bank safety...