If I made my sister a beneficiary of my life insurance, does she have to go thru probate to get the money?

No this is a non probate asset. Think of it this way the life insurance proceeds kick in when you die, so they were never really "yours" they...

Do I have to pay?

WOW and no you do not have to pay.

Can a 16 and 21 year old have sexual contact?

It astounds me how often this same question is posted on Avvo... you can probably find the answer if you search around. That being said, aside...

Should I hire a lawyer? Or let my son go to his trial by himself?

If you want him to be found guilty and labeled a felon then by all means let him go to trial by himself. Keep in mind he will lose his civil rights...

What steps should I take now?

You should take as many photos as you can and preserve all the evidence. Begin a "pain diary" where you write down what hurts as often as possible,...

What type of attorney would I need to hire and do I have any legal recourse?

You likely do have recourse but keep in mind the attorney is going to want paid up front, hourly. Try a lawyer who specializes in consumer...

Is it true the Florida Bar Association is just a good ol' boys club and attorneys are rarely disciplined?

1. I know of no laws forbidding attorney monkey relationships, but I am not an expert on the field. That class was always full whenever I went to...

This sounds fishy, like a shake down. First of all if they said a "summit" they are full of it, because its a summons. Also you do not "have to"...

You really need to hire a lawyer. For one, if you did not have leave after the first dismissal you cannot refile. Two, the answer is not required...

What are my legal rights, and how do I start the process to help me

Have you tried getting the police involved? This would cost thousands to get done through a civil lawyer.