Surviving children with surviving spouse, no will, Mother lived in the state of PA. She died in Feb 2012. What are our rights?

First, you should seek the advice of an attorney, however a competent attorney in this matter may be a PA attorney. Jurisdiction for an estate is...

Is it better to set up a trust or add a new child to an existing will?

The trust is a good idea for avoid situations in the future where your children get a large sum of money outright. The key to having a trust is...

How can i become the legal gaurdian of my adult brother who live in New York and has alhemize

Just to add the SC perspective... The other attorney's are correct. The jurisdiction is going to be where the potential ward resides. Good...

Can you change from a full probate in South Carolina, down to Small Estate (or "no estate")status?

There are different "levels" of probate depending on the circumstances. You can do a affidavit of collection of personal property if the estate...

I received a letter from a RE Broker stating the home I am renting has been foreclosed on. What are my options?

An eviction after foreclosure can be allowed at the end of the lease term. A foreclosure process requires sale of the property (think auction...

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Can I take my LL to civil court for breach of contract, and can I still live in the home during the process?

If there is a contract for the original terms (200/mo for 6yrs) and neither party has done anything to change those terms (paid a different amount)...

I am living in a home my wife owns and it is being foreclosed on. How long before I am evicted?

Actual tenants may be protected in the foreclosure process under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. This act would apply to tenants. From...

In a divorce settlement is asking for him to keep life insurance with me as the beneficiary common?

Using life insurance in domestic cases is a common way to extend support beyond death. In the same way. It injects an estate planning aspect into...

I joined an online business Called the Automated Money Machine with the intent to make a six figure salary from home. I

The prior attorney provides very good information. The things that you would want to do to attempt to recover your money would require some...

Can I break my lease one month early to buy a new home?

You could try to work out a deal, but would likely have to honor the terms of the lease. If you are not clear from the contract what you may lose...