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My gg grandfather died intestate in 1939. He purchased land in 1900 and had it legally vested as "estate".

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

Instead of estate, do you mean a Trust? A trust can continue for many years after the death of a person. Best way to answer your question is to...

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Seeking legal immigrant status as a widow of US Citizen

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

You may be asking this question, if you heard of the widow or widowers application. In order to obtain legal permanent residence after the death...

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Without being married, can my boyfriend adopt my 8month old?

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

You need to speak with an attorney in Maryland to get a definitive answer. Stepparent Adoption: Generally, the law provides for a stepparent...

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How do I get my name changed?

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

Good for you in taking proactive steps to resolve this issue. If you take the final decree of adoption + the new birth certificate - after adoption...

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How to go about step-parent adoption in Maryland? Does bio dad have to give up his rights? Is name change w/o adoption possible?

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

Let's take your questions one at a time. First of all, you will need the assistance of an attorney in Maryland. Every state law is slightly...

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I am concerned for my fiances 9 month old child. His baby mama is crazy. She has been calling from private numbers she is crazy.

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

One of the first steps that need to be taken is to make sure that your fiancé has legal rights to the child. He should take steps to legitimize...

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I have an approved f1 i-130 but Is it wise to apply for adjustment of status after residing in the USA as illegal immigrants?

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

If you are under the age of 21, you may be eligible to adjust without 245i. On the surface, your case does not appear to be one that falls...

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Can cps take my baby

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

If there is cause, CASS can begin proceedings. Only the court has the ability to terminate your rights and give your state's protective services...

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How can I prove I am the same person--have only used birth name, but new B.C says adopted/sealed in GA with a different name?

Irene's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

It is a great step to proactively resolve your issue - otherwise you may have issues with identity theft, credit issues etc. I have seen this...

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What are the chances that after i765 (serves as i512, conditions: none) & i131 are approved, the i485 greencard is not approved?

Irene's answer | Answered on June 29, 2013

There is no correlation between the approval of the I-765 /I-131 to approval of adjustment of status. There are many reasons for a denial of...

Irene Arfaras Steffas's Answers (417)

My gg grandfather died intestate in 1939. He purchased land in 1900 and had it legally vested as "estate".

Seeking legal immigrant status as a widow of US Citizen

Without being married, can my boyfriend adopt my 8month old?

How do I get my name changed?

How to go about step-parent adoption in Maryland? Does bio dad have to give up his rights? Is name change w/o adoption possible?

I am concerned for my fiances 9 month old child. His baby mama is crazy. She has been calling from private numbers she is crazy.

I have an approved f1 i-130 but Is it wise to apply for adjustment of status after residing in the USA as illegal immigrants?

Can cps take my baby

How can I prove I am the same person--have only used birth name, but new B.C says adopted/sealed in GA with a different name?

What are the chances that after i765 (serves as i512, conditions: none) & i131 are approved, the i485 greencard is not approved?