Ca an executor take money from an estate, lose it in the stock market and then tell me it is my loss?

Executors are under a duty to invest conservatively and prudently. Most states have an "Income and Investment Act" or similar text found in the...

What are a tenant's rights against landlord who is demanding additional fees that were not part of the original lease agreement

Generally, if the clause is in the lease, it is legal unless there is a specific state law prohibiting the fee (see any Colorado Landlord Tenant...

What are my rights concerning an item of my mother's that did not go through the estate?

As a practical matter, once the estate is closed by the courts, that is the end of the process. Your brother would have to bring a formal petition...

What type of documentation may we request to see before settling my brother's estate?

Under most state statutes, you are entitled to see the will, an inventory of all assets, and a full accounting for the estate, including all fees...

How can I get our estate attorney to close a 7 year Open Estate?

Make an appointment to see the attorney face to face and express your feelings. You say that most assets have been distributed and this may very...

What can I do to stop landlord from evicting me

You can cure all defaults. I would recommend showing up in court on the return date and showing the certified check curing all defaults to the...

Typically, unless the check or money order contains a restrictive endorsement, i.e. " In full settlement of all claims" or similar restriction...

I am pregnant due very soon The father of my child, agreed to pay child support, draft I typed indicated so, with no visitatiion

See the State's Attorney to bring a parentage action and get him under court order for support and medical.

Can I file for child support even though I am still married ?

Yes, file a petition for dissolution, or separation and get an order of support, He should be paying at a minimum 20 percent of his net income for...

Can I file for back child support adjustments? My father paid an amount (low) and has been making over 6 figures& is successful

Only if he lied, and you can prove he lied under oath in a sworn statement or testimony given to the court, then the court will consider issuing a...