Consult with a local lawyer who handles probate and fiduciary litigation, and have him/her investigate the facts to determine whether a proceeding...

What if no estate or what constitutes an estate?

At first glance, there does not appear to exist any assets that would be probatable, but I would consult at least once with an experienced local...

I went to court Pro Se and Lost. Judgement was given and payments have been made. Can it be taken back to court?

At this point, the civil matter is settled, as your window to appeal has most likely closed, and there was a final judgment and satisfaction. If...

How would I go about filing a lawsuit against an officer and a town for slander & defamation of character?

This is tricky for a few reasons. The claim most applicable to your stated facts would be defamation (slander, more specifically), which is a...

Thank you for your question, and welcome to North Carolina. You heard correctly that North Carolina law does not allow tenants to unilaterally...

Can I get get a reckless driving ticket removed from my record?

I am glad that you found a good lawyer in my hometown of Mocksville, where there are quite a few high-quality criminal defense lawyers who get...

Can I sue someone for Facebook slander and threats being made against me?

Without a better idea of what content was posted, we cannot reliably opine as to whether the posts are criminal or defamatory in nature. However,...

How do I get my refund from an attorney that did not perform over charges on a case he didn't do

Send counsel a written demand for a refund for any unused portion of the retainer you paid, with an accounting of his time and tasks performed on...

This question landed under "General Practice"; I am re-branding it under "Criminal Defense," so that more North Carolina criminal defense lawyers...

2 wills were made. The newest will can not be found. The older will is signed and notarized. Is the older will valid?

You need to find the second will. By executing the second will, the testator is presumed to have willingly revoked the prior will. We cannot...