Some states use the doctrine of necessaries whereby a spouse would be responsible for the others medical debts. Check with a local attorney as to...

What paperwork do I file because I missed my court date and I'm the plaintiff?

Each county’s clerks office may look at the severity of this differently. I would recommend calling the clerks office and ask them “procedurally”...

Can mother and father-in-law gift each their son-in-law and daughter?

Absolutely. This is a wonderful estate planning tool.

While notice of any legal action to you as executor would be appropriate, ultimately paying these creditors will be needed to address these issues.

My mother passed away a year ago she had property and four dogs. ?

Did you mother have a will? Where the dogs specifically gifted through the will if there was one? Whoever the heirs are under the will (or if...

Yes, you can set child support by Agreement or Consent Order (if there is an open case). Under an agreement, it is enforceable under contract law...

What's the difference between legal guardianship and voluntary transfer of custody?

Often times with school enrollments, a written and notarized agreement between the parents and the temporary guardian as to specific care and...

How can I sell my daugher's car that is registered in VA since she moved NY and we live in NC?

A Power of Attorney would be necessary unless your daughter is willing to sign the title once a buyer is found. The proper location would be where...

Determining the heirs of an estate

In the will, the bequest of the home and land should read likely either per stirpes or per capita. Per stirpes is down the lineage and per capita...

Missed probate

I'm not sure I understand the question fully without more details. However, as a child(heir), you may be able to administer her estate if you...