It is not entirely clear what your issue is. A settlement almost always releases the insurance company for any and all claims through the date of...

Negotiating Legal Fees

It never hurts to ask. Attorneys appreciate open honest communications. James Frederick

While theoretically, I think the answer could be yes, this is something that the State would almost certainly challenge, and I think you would have...

Landlord stated city is widening road/sidewalks & will take our front yard. Can we break our lease by using this lease clause?

I would argue yes. You would seem to have an excellent argument to either get your rent reduced or to get out of the lease. James Frederick

I'm 2nd trustee on my fathers trust. My brother who is first trustee just put my dad in a nursing home. He will not share info

This appears to be a follow-up to your other questions. The answer depends on what the trust says. If the trust requires your brother to account to...

If my brother is 1st trustee on my fathers revocable trust, does he have to provide statements of all money transactions ?

You do not say if your father is alive and/or acting as Trustee. If your father is alive, then he can allow your brother/sister in law to do...

How long do I have to petition probate court after my father's passed away? Can anyone else petition probate before I do?

I agree with my colleagues. There is no deadline to open an estate. You and your sister have priority. A creditor can petition the court to open an...

Do I need to file a claim against my mothers estate for funeral expenses?

I agree with Mr. Marchese. The statute section (from MCL 700.3804) is pasted below. Normally, a claim by the PR must be filed and served on all...

Didn't sign renewal. Liable for renewal lease under terms of original lease?

I would argue NOT, but the devil is in the details. Was a new lease signed, or did the original one simply renew, as a result of the friend...

What is effect of Will with no assets to go to probate?

If there are no assets to probate, then the Will has no legal effect. You can, (and are supposed to), file the Will with the Probate Court. There...

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