If my husband dies, do I have a right to my in laws large estate when they pass away?

If your parents-in-law have a will or trust, they can name you as a beneficiary in that will/trust. If they do not have a will, their estate would...

The situation you describe is clear as mud. Why is DCF investigating you? Why are you responsible for taking care of your father-in-law? What do...

Legal interpretation - what does this mean please?

The "residue" is what is left after expenses of probate, attorneys' fees, claims and gifts of specific things or specific amounts of cash (of...

First, it is not the probate attorney's job to locate assets. That is the personal representative's job. There is no set procedure for locating...

What is the process to "buy out" my nephew who owns half of my mothers house?

I agree with all of my colleagues who have answered your question so far; however, my agreement regarding partition is contingent on you owning the...

I am named 'personal representative and heir' in a Will but guardian threatened me with costs should I try to probate estate.

IF there area assets in your mother's estate, as the named personal representative in her will you have the absolute right to probate her estate. ...

How do I get custody of my niece who lives 4 hours away from me?

I agree with Mr. Williamson. This is a tricky issue, as many family issues can be. A parent can do with his/her child whatever the parent wants...

Is it ok for a G.a.L to make a recommendation based on other factors/eveidence not presented at trial?

While the judge decides what is and is not appropriate, generally speaking the only person who is limited to considering the evidence entered at...

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How you amend a motion to vacate, when you have newly found facts? In Family Court

What you should do is hire a new lawyer who knows the answer to this question. As I understand your situation, some order was entered, a motion to...

How do I file an extension on a summons for "Father's Supplemental Petition For Modification Of Final Judgment?"

I assume you do not have an attorney; otherwise, you would just ask your attorney. That being the case, you prepare a motion asking for more time...