Can an attorney request his legal fees from an estate account to be paid in an undue influence will contest?

"Would it be ethical for an attorney to request as a settlement for their client money from a small estate account to pay his fees when the money...

I am a grandparent in N.Y. being asked to take temporary legal custody of my grandson from CPS per my daughters request.

Here's some basic information: http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/family/faqs_guardianship.shtml You definitely want counsel of your own before...

My mother passed, who files the will in county clerk office and what about her husband of 4o years. by law what are his rights?

In Texas, there is no right to take against the will, so stepfather is likely out of luck. Speak with an attorney to determine whether there was...

Does a gift property deed signed after the will was signed take presdent?

Unless the deed was fraudulent or defective in some way, your uncle's subsequent deed took the property out of the realm of the Will. In other...

How can I get control of finances for my mentally disabled child?

You need to apply for conservatorship in addition to the guardianship. Here's an excerpt from the Official Pamphet: A conservator is a person...

#1 Call Adult Protective Services Here's an excerpt from their website - note that the hotline is 24/7: Older Adult Protective Services...

What recourse do I have after executor stole from heirs (grandkids) and it's been over 7 years since the death of grandmother?

1. Call your local police department to report the embezzlement 2. Sue the executor... I bet the executor didn't list "Stole money from orphans"...

Should we get a lawyer

Should we get a lawyer? Not only should you get a lawyer, you should consider very carefully whether this is a burden you wish to assume. It's is...

Every good power of attorney should include a provision revoking any prior, conflicting powers of attorney, so first, check the document to see if...

How can our grandma revoke POA and get her money back?

#1 Call attorney. #2 Call Adult Protective Services #3 Call local PD, community policing unit #4 Sign the revocation of PoA that the attorney in...