What is an attorney's legal obligation regarding a price estimate?

$300 for lawyers time and $150 for assistants time is what my office charges...very reasonable. A lawyer can do a lot in a short period of time. ...

If someone dies without a will, then the law of intestacy applies. Based on your facts, it is likely your step mom gets half and your Mom's...

My mother had a trust in NC, but had properties in NC & SC. Will the trust have authority in both states?

There are lots of issues here. Did Mom have a will? With a trust (a revocable trust) people usually also create a pour over will which directs...

My sister has some form of a financial POA for my 95 year old mother who is in a nursing home.

If it is a "durable" power of attorney, it is effective by the terms of the instrument, the principal had capacity when she signed it, it was...

What is the purpose of probate court if there is no assets to be disbursed?

If there are no probate assets, summary administration is advisable (in most cases) to clear the estate from creditors claims. This means will gets...

My father has about $1million in owned real estate, along with a new wife and child? Am I entitled to anything upon his death?

Not entitled. He does not have to leave you anything.

My mother passed away and she didn't have a will or trust. What step do in need to take to get a probate or will.

Since she was in California and you are here, you may need to hire a California lawyer. California has intestate law which directs where property...

How do i get my lawyer to give me my mothers folder I have P.O.A. CALLED MANY TIMES. SENT HIM REGISTERED MAIL NO ANSWER

You can tell the lawyer if he does not respond you may file a grievance. That should get him to respond.

Estate planning question

LLC offers protection for your father under state law but there are a variety of theories that would permit that veil to be pierced. So be mindful...