Lawyers are allowed to have sex. Clients are allowed to have sex. Lawyers and clients having sex together is a colossally bad idea that can have...

What is the best way to get legal guardianship quickly, then long term?

If the parents are in agreement, you may be able to by-pass the probate court and get a Parental Delegation of Authority form, which is essentially...

Can I be prosecuted criminally by taking money out of joint account with mom that had her social security in ?

You are in a position fraught with potential legal liability. There was just a case decided involving similar facts, within the last couple of...

Mr. Zichi, who frequently posts in this forum, handles probate matters in your area. Contact him or another attorney like him in your area and get...

Yes, it IS common. And it is probably less susceptible to fraud than cashier's checks can be. That is one of the reason why title companies prefer...

What should I do?

I am sorry that you have been experiencing this. I am not sure why you would blame yourself, though. How were YOU to know that this attorney would...

This can and does happen. It is not ethical for a lawyer to draft a Will or Trust that names the lawyer as BENEFICIARY. But a Will or Trust naming...

Why can't i be giving a copy of dads will with a codicil on it?

I agree with my colleagues, and particularly Mr. Weiner. If the Will (and codicil) were submitted for probate, then you would be entitled to a...

Person B would almost always get the account, under your facts. There are OCCASIONALLY cases where plaintiffs can PROVE that the intent was for the...

Is there a statute of limitations in Michigan for making a {Medicaid] estate recovery claim?

Most creditors have at LEAST three years to make a claim. Your plan won't work unless you wait at least that long. You could potentially still have...