Attorneys-at-law do not need to sign power of attorney instruments--just the notary public and the requisite number of witnesses according to state...

Rejected I-485_opened and stamped I-693 question

This question landed under "Power of Attorney," but I moved it to "Immigration" so that lawyers who practice in that area are much more likely to...

What happens when the parents put both sisters on deeds to property in the mid nineties with life time rights for the parents?

If there is a conflict as to title between the deed and the will(s), the former controls, because it was legally effective immediately, whereas the...

My name is Emmanuel James I am looking for a family attorney in Raleigh north Carolina to appeal my case

Use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" feature to search for appellate litigators in the Triangle area. Some Avvo profiles contain information about fee...

What's the best way to specify leaving certain items to one son when the remaining assets will be distributed equally to all?

This objective can easily be achieved in a properly written will. I hesitate to offer specific language, since that can be risky for a lawyer who...

Depositing a lost check in my bank account wats the charge?

If the signatory of the check reports it missing, his/her bank can trace where it was cashed or deposited. You would then most likely face...

BEST WILL PREPARATION IN NC

Thank you for posting. If you contact an estate planning lawyer, s/he can review your will and advise on updates, possible substitutions of a...

Do I have any legal standing with a verbal contract as a dog sitter?

Based on what you wrote here, there appears to be a legally binding agreement--a contract--based on verbal assurances. These assurances can be...

Yes they can, pursuant to a proper, relevant discovery request. This might be an interrogatory, request for admission, request for production of...

Can I sue Howard Johnson in CA if I am in NYC?

Litigation would not be a viable course here--from an economic, logistics and jurisdictional perspective. Your best bet is to submit a claim to...