My dad died in NC. His wife is living. He wrote a will leaving his 3 kids w/10% each, and the rest, 70% to wife and her kids.

I would agree with Attorney Montgomery's response. The only time a Will is used is when it is admitted to probate. This is only done when there are...

I agree with Attorney O'Brien's advice. You need to be absolutely sure before you accuse someone of a crime. If there was, in fact, a crime, then...

How much control does a power of attorney have? Can they be overruled?

I think that Attorney Rossmeissl's advice was very sound and I agree with what he said. There are some red flags in your situation. I would also...

I am the pers rep, trustee, executor of a recently passed friend. I am being told I need a letter of authority to transfer

Actually, more information is needed before I can answer your questions fully. If the car is titled in the decedent's name alone, then probate may...

What papers do I need to file to become the Personal Representative for my deceased mother's estate in Michigan?

In addition to the response provided by Attorney Baran, which is excellent, I would simply state that, if your mother's estate does not have any...

Art Van Furniture said that it would be possibe for me to cancel my layaway and get all my money back. What should be done?

I do not believe that the law referenced by Attorney Koslyn applies to your situation. You need to review the terms of your layaway contract to...

There is potential liability to you, as the owner of the vehicle. On the other hand, the driver of the vehicle is going to be primarily liable. You...

Enter your question here. e.g., Do I need a real estate attorney?my dad became very ill so my dad gave me power of attorney to

The terminology used is sometimes confusing. A Power of Attorney does not make you an "attorney" for the person, nor does it give you the powers of...

My mother's will names me as personal representative yet I'm told I need special papers from the court.

I would generally agree with the other responses, although there is additional information needed to fully answer your question. You do not state...

Concerns about contract to purchase and money deposit

You need to review your purchase contract carefully. Generally, if there are problems disclosed by the inspection, you are entitled to walk away,...