I am a defendant in a case from Citibank, I have received a "Notice of Court Trial" am I required to attend?

It sounds like this is a notice for a small claims case. "Court Trial" in that case would mean that the judge wants to receive evidence and decide...

Grandmother passed away and left a trust. Can money be gifted from it and if so what amount per year.

The trustee's powers and responsibilities should have been carefully spelled out in the trust document. If you are a beneficiary of the trust, you...

Trying to complete setttlement...current owner keeps changing the date.

Most standard purchase agreements used by realtors include penalty clauses for closing after the deadline. It is up to you not to agree to...

Can i be held without a court date until i bond out

The judge is required to hold a hearing to determine probable cause and inform you of the charges within a very short time after your arrest,...

What are the steps for applying to become the administrator of an estate as next of kin when there is no will?

An estate is opened by filing a petition with the probate court to appoint someone as the administrator. It seems you would be eligible to serve,...

Can you appeal the length of sentencing after you've accepted a plea agreement?

It will depend on the type of plea agreement and whether you waived your right to appeal the sentence. If there was no waiver, you would still not...

I was molested by a priest back when i was a little boy about 9years old. Is it too late to file a child abuse charge?

There is a very good web site entitled "Reform the Statute of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse" that may answer many of your questions. The link...

What is the minimum amount of time to be served?

I don't practice in South Carolina, and don't know the minimum and maximum penalties for these charges. I am answering just to say that this is a...

It is possible to lose your appeal even if the other side does not file a brief, but it is better for you if they don't file. The Court of Appeals...

Is it legal for someone to imply they are the attorney for a company when they are not?

You can contact your state's Supreme Court to determine if he is an attorney. If he is not, most states make it a crime to hold one's self out as...