Is it legal for a probate attorney to allow unknown people to run up a debt on an account in my deceased father's name?

There are quite a few holes in the facts that would need to be filled in before any meaningful answer can be given. The answer may vary depending...

My mother in law had an old life insurance policy ; she passed away 14 yrs. ago, with no assets nor a will; need an attorney?

While I am not licensed in New Jersey, life insurance policies almost universally designate a beneficiary and are not subject to probate. If there...

How does medicaid go about getting their money back when you are the beneficiary of an estate? I know that medicaid is not free.

While I am not licensed in Pennsylvania, the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program is a required by federal law in each state. It is up to the state to...

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Can I file for bankruptcy?My husband and I are living together but seeking divorce and I have not worked since 2009.

I would need more information on your household income to determine if you qualify for a Chapter 7 (Liquidation) Bankruptcy. To pass the first...

I got a summons from a michigan court. I called the bank and got a settlement in writing Should I answer the summons

If you have been sued you should stop dealing with the bank and start talking to their lawyer whose information appears under the plaintiff's on...

What Do I Need To Prove My Inocence If My Employer Files Theft Charges?

While every jurisdiction is different, it is usually left to the discretion of law enforcement and the prosecutor's office to pursue criminal...

My boyfriend just got caught recieving a pound of marajuana through the mail, he has court in the morning whats going to happen?

That depends on where in the process he is and what he is being charged with. If he is being charged at the state level and can afford a defense...

In August my sister became POA for my father because he suffered from a heartattack and at that time dr's were worried he might

Since your question about your mother's POA has been addressed, I'll briefly address the questions about your father. It sounds like, while he is...

I am a beneficiary of an estate. The Executors are saying that I owe a debt to the estate and are trying to collect.

While the law differs from state to state, in Michigan, a gift from a decedent made prior to death that is to be deducted from any inheritance must...

My mother stole my college money.

Your rights as beneficiary really depend on the corpus of the trust. If the trust is enforceable, your mother is the successor trustee and is...