If someone has lost the original of a family trust agreement & only has a copy, can the copy be certified?

Generally, a trust does not have to be certified. Wills need to be certified for certain puposes. Many of our clients cannot locate original...

We have a friend in jail, and need to pay his bills, etc for him. However, we need a POA to access his accounts.

Only your friend can sign a POA to give you the power to pay his bills. Is there an attorney who works with inmates who could prepare one for him?...

My sister lied and told the court there was noone to contest guardianship of my brothers, I take care of them and I was not told

Your sister can get in trouble for lying to the court. I suggest that you consult a guardianship attorney to assist you in dealing with this...

How do I make my step-sister give an accounting of her actions regarding my father's estate?

First, a POA is not a viable document after death. An attorney in fact or agent can only act when the principal (your father) is alive. Is a...

Probate / Estate lawyer - w/ Will

I am sorry for your loss. An unsigned will is just a piece of paper. You can file to open an "intestate" estate (without a will) and have the debts...

I hired an attorney to probate mothers will, asked what the chances were for a will contest, I said 50/50, now he wants out.

It appears that some facts are missing from your question. If the will is being contested, the person contesting the will must have received a...

Please consult an estate/real estate attorney about this. Take a copy of the document granting the life tenancy and copies of tax bills, etc that...

Can my spouse make me sale my house if I have a living trust and in that trust he willingly signed away his dower rights

I suggest that you take all of your documents and consult an estate planning attorney. He or she will be able to advise you about your rights.

Do you need a lawyer to file a will in Florida

To file a will, write a letter to the probate court in the county where the decedent resided and enclose the Will. You do not have to have an...

Civil Judgement filed against me for debt. Court made incorrect statement ..."who upon info and belief is a business person."

This is fairly standard language in a complaint. A creditor does not consider a debtor's ability or inability to repay. You need an attorney to...