If I do not have children and have a will do I need a trust.

I agree with my colleagues, but there are other options besides just a will or trust. You need to see an estate planning attorney to determine...

I need a lawyer to help me take my name off a mortgage with my ex husband and I don't trust any lawyers here

Avvo has a "find a lawyer" feature that you might be able to use to help you. Whether or not you can trust the lawyer is another issue. In my...

Landlord didn't properly do garden now wants me to pay. What do I do?

That does not sound fair to me, unless you agreed to do it in the lease. If you did, then I am not sure you have a complaint. James Frederick

Irrecovable trust question-Minor child

I agree with Attorney Green. There is a lot going on, in your summary. What does the letter say? If your daughter is a minor, how is the trustee...

I'm accusing the apartment manager of identity theft. Can they evict me?

More information is needed. What does your lease say? Why would you want to stay there in light of the charges? Why are you being evicted? James...

Do I need a will or a trust right now - a trust seems expensive to us right now and not sure if its necessary at the moment?

I agree with my colleagues. A Trust is almost always the best approach, when dealing with assets for minors. You also need to have a Will to name...

Mr. Dinan has given you good advice. I would add that there is not much you can do about a "bad renter's reference," unless the statements are...

Business to business issue, wondering what my legal standing is.

I agree that this is most likely a civil matter. You cannot really control what the purchaser or the police do, however. Since you have documented...

Being Sued By My Grandmother Over Money My Grandfather Gave Me And My Mother Before His Death. She Didn't Know Anything About It

If the money was in an account that was in your grandfather's name alone and he designated you and your mother as beneficiaries, then there may be...

A family member spent monies that were intended for someone else before a family member died, can they be recovered?

This appears to be a very complicated matter with lots of unstated facts. How the "family member" had access to the funds at issue would be one...