My mother wants to give each of her daughters a gift before she dies. Do we need a special document?

It depends on the size of the gift as to whether a gift tax would become applicable. The current federal exclusion last I checked was $14K. ...

Thank you for your response. Lawyers are expensive and when the money is not available, hard to pay for.

Legalaid is a resource available in most jurisdictions. I'd google low income representation for child care and telephone some of the folks who...

WHAT ARE THE REASONS IN GA. TO OBJECT TO A PETITIONER WANTING TO BE A EXECUTOR OVER OUR MOTHERS ESTATE

It boils down to credibility and trust. It's as simple as that. Any reason would be personal to your situation. That is, assuming that the...

My (civilian) mother sued the military while I was on active duty. The military offered a settlement prior to her death.

Does your mother have an open estate? If so, is there an attorney for the estate? An executor or administrator? That's where the claim would...

Do you have to file a petition for temporary guardianship if the parent willingly signs a notarized document?

You'll need to file a petition with the probate court. This is something you can do pro se (without an attorney), but it would be significantly...

A statute of limitations applies to the timeline to bring the claim, not to prosecute it. Otherwise, people could just continue trials again &...

What can I do when I have hit a pothole and had car damage?

This is a textbook example of needing to consult an attorney in more detail than an AVVO response can provide. There are many issues with claims...

Your insurance company may be your best ally in this case. Inform your agent/adjuster of the details and leave see what their stance is. They...

I got a Judgment Rendered from a debt, how can a get a deal with the creditor t

Time to haggle. Be prepared to disclose some of your finances to obtain the best deal. They know there's no getting blood from a rock, so if...

What should I do if I have received an out-of-state witness subpoena and I cannot connect with the lawyer who sent it?

Contact the State Bar and inform them of the issue. Try looking them up on the website. In lieu of that, send a letter ASAP. Your back is...