How to take ownership over property?

You will need a local probate lawyer to help you with this. An estate will likely need to be opened in the decedent's name, and after the...

Can I take legal action against my business partner who told me that our CORP is out of business but in fact it still functions?

This is a complex situation that requires a consultation with a business litigator in the state where your partner is running the business (and...

This is incorrect. A single person cannot be charged twice for the same crime, as that would constitute double jeopardy, but two people who...

Can I get an affidavit ?

See any local lawyer and explain to him/her why you need this affidavit, and to whom you plan to submit it. Any lawyer of general competence can...

Good question. You can object that you were not technically served properly under Rule 4, but I am not sure that that will lead to a dismissal of...

Ladybird estate

Use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" feature and search for local estate planning lawyers in your area. Any experienced estate planning lawyer should be...

Do I have to sign a smoke-free lease addendum ?

I agree with Attorney Love. Assuming that the addendum does not "relate back" to some non-smoking provision in the lease you signed, the landlord...

Estate question?

There are at least two aspects to your question: a probate aspect, and an ethics/professional responsibility aspect. I reclassified your question...

I agree with Attorney Malone that you will definitely need a probate or real property lawyer to take a closer look at this before you do anything. ...

It is hard to say based on so few facts. You cannot "break" a life estate, but yes, the heirs of real property can petition the Clerk to either...