Hi, I was told that a friend of mine, who is passed,left me something in his will,but his family doesn't want me to know about,i

The "reading of the Will" has no legal significance. If there is a probate estate, then the Will will be admitted to probate and you will be...

I agree with my colleagues. The answer would be no. Even with written consent of a parent, the contract would be voidable. The contract would need...

Do I have rights to my father's property? If so, what do I have to do to claim it?

It is impossible to say, without more information. The key is whether your father had anything left, when your stepmother passed away. He may not...

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My husband died over a year ago, I did not know that his will had to be given for probate within ten days.

You should see a probate lawyer. There may be reasons to probate the estate now. There may also be reasons to wait another year, since I believe...

No, there is no requirement that a house be unoccupied, during probate. It can save a few problems, in certain cases, but under your facts, I do...

I want to purchase two existing businesses from one seller

Wow. Very complex situation. I do not know why you would fire all employees, if the businesses have been doing well. The employees might be the...

Need help recovering a motorcycle that was sold private contract. What can I do?

You *could* hire a private investigator, but it sounds like you know where the buyer lives since you have already been in court. Since you have had...

Laws of descent and distribution - how should property be distributed?

Yes, unless your father was married at the time of his death or left a Will that provided otherwise. James Frederick

Very interesting question. I believe that is the first time anything like this has been posted on avvo. I agree with Attorney Reed that you would...

My husband died 3 months ago an his mother past a week ago my husband was left her life insurance, am i intitled to get it

I agree with my colleagues. More information is needed to sort this out. If the insurance money is significant, I would contact an attorney to...