I agree with my colleagues. I will address some of your specific questions: "What does this mean?" It most likely means the probate...

I agree with my colleagues. First, check with a legal aid society in your area to see if you can secure pro bono representation. But, from your...

No, you would need to make a new enhanced life estate deed with a different remainderman. I would highly recommend using a lawyer. I have seen...

Sorry for the loss of your grandmother. If there was no joint owner on the deed to the house, then it is going to have to go through probate. ...

The document you need to avoid probate is a revocable living trust. Any property you put in the trust will not have to go through probate. You...

1) It is not clear to me from these facts if a probate has been opened or not. What needs to be filed with the Court is a "petition for...

Will past lump sum injury comp affect my social security disability benefits?

As the other attorneys stated, you need to re-contact your lawyer for the settlement. It might be difficult to get a Social Security attorney to...

Do we have a social security claim?

Mr. Pham is correct, if your mother is classified as disabled by SSA, she can get Widow's benefits based on your father's work record. Sorry for...

Same issue?

I think you are going to have to restate this question, not sure what exactly happened. Social Security is paid monthly, not weekly. Are you...

Can I draw my disability after being out of work for10yrs.?

You can apply for benefits under the SSI disability program regardless of how long you have been out of work. You may or may not be able to apply...