Can a teacher just take my bookbag?

Yes. School personnel have broad authority, upon reasonable suspicion or belief of necessary caution, to inspect or confiscate students'...

While I would need to review a POA instrument in its entirety in order to be certain, I am of the opinion that your authority remains in effect...

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What can I do if my brother-law and myself own my deceased sister's house jointly and he is the power of attorney?

Eventually you two would need to come to an agreement about the maintenance and use of the property (hopefully in a written agreement drafted by...

A family friend who is 85 years old would like to know if she should take her name off the deed and replace with her daughter. ?

The main con that I see is that this transfer might trigger the Medicaid five-year "look back period" for countable assets should the elderly woman...

How to get legal guardianship over my brother-in-law, who's over 21?

In law firms that focus on estate planning, probate and elder law, there is very often a lawyer who handles guardianship proceedings, and s/he...

May I ask about probate court, wills and the process in NC. I am totally ignorant?

The fact that he is still legally married is highly relevant, and will likely decide how some aspects of his asset portfolio (real and personal...

Last Will and Testament and POA, etc - Is there any place that does these or reviews them for free in North Carolina?

Most lawyers in private practice would not do this for free, as it is a valuable service that takes quality time from a lawyer's practice if the...

You will have to litigate this matter in order to obtain the just outcome you are seeking. It sounds like your business partner committed, at the...

Why the sherrif is looking for me said he has a letter ?

Sounds like a civil summons in a lawsuit. Some Sheriff's offices will give you the option of voluntarily picking up the Summons and Complaint at a...

Most Durham County real property lawyers would do this for approximately $150.00, although that will vary depending on the lawyer. This would be a...