The estate is solely responsible, in Michigan. You would have no duty to pay anything, unless you have agreed to do so. Laws are different,...

I agree with Ms. Fanning. As long as it is not contested, I think you have a very good chance of accomplishing this. It sounds like finances are...

Do I have a good reason to sue?

Almost certainly not. All Sony would need to show is that they took "reasonable precautions" to secure your information. These kinds of hacks occur...

Your understanding is incorrect. A Will does not avoid probate. The only way a Will is made effective is THROUGH probate. Probate does not take the...

To follow up on Mr. Powe's information, there are MANY financial institutions that will not accept POA forms that are not drafted by an attorney....

Judges usually prefer conservatorships over POAs, because they can monitor the situation. POA's are sometimes subject to abuses. In terms of...

Your question is not clear. Are you asking, "Can I be a joint tenant with a Trustee?" If so, I would not recommend that, at all. If your question...

I agree with all of my colleagues. The whole reason that lady bird deeds came about was to deal with some of the problems of the prior procedures,...

You can check with the State Bar to make sure the lawyer is licensed and in good standing. The Bar has a membership directory which you can search,...

Who owns this boat?

Without seeing the titles or the terms of the Trust, it is impossible to say for sure, but it *sounds like* the assets passed from your dad to his...