Do I need an Estate attorney to distribute property from a family trust after the trustor's death?

I would find a lawyer who understands trusts. A publication of the trust maybe in order to start a claims period. Each beneficiary may have...

Can I represent my friend in civil court as a lay represenative in Iowa, she's too scared to speak for herself and has no money

You can't represent your friend unless your are admitted to practice. Find a local attorney and get her representation, it sounds like it is a...

I got hooked up to dish on 5-31-13. On 6-2-13, I call dish and wanted to cancel. They said I had to pay a $480 disc. fee.

I would consider asking to talk to a supervisor and indicate why you are disconnecting and if you have plans to reconnect in the future. The...

I left a job and have not resigned. The employer stated that I will not be paid until I sign a letter of resignation. Legal?

The wages cannot be held past your next regular pay period. You may have to direct them to mail the paycheck if it is routinely picked up in...

Do I have any legal recourse against my boss who was paying me a weekly salary and after two months decided to lower my pay?

I am not sure you are even an employee. If you work for more than one trainer you maybe an independent contractor. Are wages withheld? Do you get a...

Is it legal for a lawyer to ask his/her client to NOT share any info. regarding the case to anyone, including friends, family?

That is a good practice the attorney has undertaken. Many attorneys now ask clients to refrain from posting or even using social media accounts...

How easy is it to end the guardianship that my parents have over my kids after I get remarried and my husband adopts them?

Check the court file to see if the children had a Guardian ad litem appointed and/or a attorney to represent their interests. He/She could make a...

I never received the product or a refund from a $1,000 purchase I made online from a small business.How do I get my money back?

I would follow up on the suggestion to look on pacer. You could also contact a local bankruptcy attorney to look that up for you to ensure you do...

Yes in Iowa you can be held responsible for up a certain amount of attorney fees, based on what the fee guidelines are for private counsel on the...

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Is there a random method to divide household property among four beneficiaries of an estate?

Some other solutions clients have included rolling dice to pick order. We have also had a third party come in and lump into piles and then draw for...