Questions answered by Peter L. Conway

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Can I file for divorce?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

You can also consider checking on the status of the case on about a weekly basis, but this is a riskier strategy. If you try this strategy I...

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My siblings forged my deceased fathers name to inherit things.

Peter's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

I agree with Ms. Paquette. Please consult with someone who has experience litigating in probate court. Take all of your evidence with you when...

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My brother became guardian of our developmentally disable twin sisters. When they die, does he inherit their estate?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

Then the property will pass under Michigan's intestacy statute. Simplistically, the order is spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters, then...

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Does the lawyer that creates the trust watch over the trustee, to make sure everything is done right?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

I agree with Mr. Frederick. Sometimes the lawyer that drew up the trust is retained to help the trustee administer the trust. Sometimes not. ...

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I wish to draft a will & durable poa asap. What language do I use to delegate equal decision making authority to my 3 children?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

I think you need to consult, in person, with a lawyer who does estate planning. This forum cannot give you the level of detail you want.

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I have come upon some info that my lawyer may not be legally practicing law.

Peter's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

The Michigan State Bar website contains a member directory. http://www.michbar.org/memberdirectory/ This will allow you to see if your lawyer is...

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How do I explain to Romanian judge that expression "definite and irrevocable" in a divorce does not exist in US?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

I do not know what you mean by "apostle". That aside, I am not sure what the judge is looking for. The issue with a Michigan divorce judgment is...

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Can this will be successfully contested in Kentucky?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

Since your father apparently lived in Kentucky at the time of his death, you would be better off consulting a Kentucky probate lawyer. You could...

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Married and divorced in US . I want to recognize them in Romania and they want the words " definite and irrevocable"

Peter's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

Your question is not understandable. You want Romania to recognize your divorce? You may need a lawyer in Romania to help you help the...

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Remove name from LLC

Peter's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

I presume the business was started during the marriage. If so, the judgment of divorce governs.

Peter L. Conway's Answers (6505)

Can I file for divorce?

My siblings forged my deceased fathers name to inherit things.

My brother became guardian of our developmentally disable twin sisters. When they die, does he inherit their estate?

Does the lawyer that creates the trust watch over the trustee, to make sure everything is done right?

I wish to draft a will & durable poa asap. What language do I use to delegate equal decision making authority to my 3 children?

I have come upon some info that my lawyer may not be legally practicing law.

How do I explain to Romanian judge that expression "definite and irrevocable" in a divorce does not exist in US?

Can this will be successfully contested in Kentucky?

Married and divorced in US . I want to recognize them in Romania and they want the words " definite and irrevocable"

Remove name from LLC