I have been served with papers for debt with 1 particular credit card,but I have more debt than just this,how should I proceed?

You may need a bankruptcy attorney, however you need to know that you can accept a judgment on the credit card, and then file a Motion for...

UIA eligibility question. Currently employed with an employer for one year terms. After one year I am fired and rehired.

That is a very sensitive question. If you apply and the employer states they have a job available within your skills and education that you are...

What rights do I have in regards to my deceased mothers assets and property?

Opening a Probate Estate can force the hand on making your step-father take action, however he would be entitled to a large sum of the assets (the...

As co-trustee with the grantor of a trust in Mi, is it my obligation or the grantors to inform the beneficiaries of the assets ?

It is true that the Trustee must keep beneficiaries informed, however only current and not contingent beneficiaries. That Trust is a contract...

Can I sue my father for breaking a verbal agreement about real estate.

I am not sure I agree with the previous attorney's assesment. It is true that real estate transactions must be in writing to enforceable, but this...

There is no statutory language on what a landlord should do with abandoned property and no real cases at the appellate level that tell us either....

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My mom passed away and her boyfriend won't release her belongings,what can I do legally?

The only way to force the issue is opening a probate estate, which could be worth it if she had assets in her own name and no will. You and your...

Is a pending probate case considered a pending law suit?

No. The executor of the estate would have to file a law suit as well..

Im executor of my fathers estate that was closed three years ago. an unclaimed item for $8100.00 is available. Do i need to

It is likely going to take reopening probate. Check with state unclaimed property department for requirements. The four i have dealt with required...

My mother died last week, my brother is in charge of everything she and my dad has.

It is a good idea to contact a probate attorney. Any interested party can bwgin the probate process and force your brother's hand.