I have heard that a step-parent adoption does not cut off inheritance rights of the child to inherit from the birth parent.

In the state of Minn., a person who has been adopted looses their rights to inherit from their biological parents. Very few states still allow for...

What can a person who has been hospitalized do to get out of a lease?

Just an additional note to the previous great answers, the landlord is obligated to try and rent the property and minimize his losses. This would...

What kind of an account do I need to set up for my granddaughter so she has money to live on?

I agree that a special needs trust is the best way to go. A special needs trust will allow your granddaughter to receive the benefit of the trust...

This is a question that would take careful review of the documents and more than likely a set of legal eyes to diverse all the legal language...

Can I be compensated for the difference and is this legal?

Unfortunately, everyone has the right to be a party to a contract and the courts are very hesitant on destroying the validity of a contract based...

Is our custody agreement acceptable?

When researching, look for laws and rules based around a "substantial change" in circumstances. A substantial change will allow for altering...

Do I have to return money my children (minors) received from there late great grandmother to the executor?

This is a very tough question because it is going to depend on the writing in the will of your grandmother. I would request a copy of this...

How do you receive an inheritance without jeopardizing your state assistance?

All the other answers are correct but another option may be a SPIA account. This is something a financial adviser can explain further.

Travel

If she is going to stay 90 days or less there is a Visa Waiver Program she may be qualified for. If not she is going to need to file for a B-2...

Please please

This is very tough because domestic violence is a deportation crime. The burden of proof required from your wife will be very little. If there is...