My brother died and i am the beneficiary can his wife stop this? we live in wisconsin. he bought this policy before he met her

Dear Brother: If I understand your question, you are the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Assuming there was no pre-nuptial or marital...

Wills & probate for my mothers estate. Shes about to 100 years old and is worried aout some things. Can I do all the work ???

Dear Avoiding Probate: You should definitely consult an attorney on this one. But first, here are some issues an attorney will...

I am POA and executrix for my fathers estate who has just passed. can I continue to write checks to pay his bills from his accou

Dear POA: Mike is right. A power of attorney is invalidated by death or, if it is not a durable power of attorney, incompetency. Depending on...

Estate law- House in probate, what is process?

Dear Probate in Process: This answer is a general overview of the probate process. For legal advice, you should see an attorney. You can find...

What are my leagal options when a company charges more than the contracted amount and does that void the contract?

Dear Overpaying: You have raised a question of contract law and, possibly, statutory law. I can give you a big picture view of the issues an...

Dear Seeking Refund: Your question raises issues of contract and negligence law. No attorney can provide legal advice based on a short...

Dear New Auburn: You question and story indicate that you may not understand the big picture of the law on ownership and adverse possession....

Our condominium developer and the association have not completed projects that have reduced our units value.

You have raised so many issues, you must already realize that they cannot be addressed without a fair amount of investigation to understand the...

What are my legal options for a small claims debt in my name for an asset that, after my divorce, became my ex-spouse's asset?

You need to consult an attorney. The basic picture in a divorce is that the creditor may collect against both former spouses even if the...

Son wants out of land contract with me.Who's responsible to sell property?

Your questions raises several issues that a lawyer can advise you on. The big picture is that a land contract is a sale, where the seller provides...