You have a conundrum. You are not an heir of your step-father, so you cannot use the simplified process through the secretary of state in order to...

I agree with my colleagues. Your question raises issues that are not fully addressed, and cannot adequately be dealt with, in the absence of...

Had Will done.Was told not to take it to Court House to be recorded. Keep both copies with me. Thank You so much.

A Will is not recorded, but you can file it with the county probate court for safe-keeping. Most counties charge a fee for this, and it can be as...

How long do you have to challenge an Executor of a Trust?

I agree with Attorney Johnson, as usual. You have almost no information on this. There is no way to know if you even HAD recourse, unless you knew...

How can I get guardianship over my mother

I agree with my colleagues. In addition to what they have said, guardianship is a probate proceeding which typically takes 6-8 weeks to complete....

If a terminated employee asks for a copy of their employee file do I have to give them a copy?

I agree with Mr. Brennan. You presumably have nothing to hide and giving them the file may head off a potential claim in court. That could save you...

I rent an apartment from a property management company and i have payed my rent every month. yes it has been late on occasion

I am inclined to agree with Ms. Smith. You are responsible for paying on time, and if the lease allows them to charge a late fee when you fail to...

How much can i sue a landlord for failure to fix the furnance

You cannot sue the landlord for this. You CAN set up an escrow account and pay your rent into that account until the furnace is fixed. You could...

Would parents have to sign for name change when 18?

Once you are 18, you do not need parental consent for a name change. This would be a probate court proceeding which you can handle on your own, but...

What kind of lawyer can do conservatorship and trusts ??

While the same kind of lawyer can do both, (you want a probate and estate planning lawyer), the two are dramatically different and the fact that...