A family member offered to pay the down payment of my home, as a gift, when I first purchase it. Now they want it back.

These questions can be complicated. You may have legal proof that the cash was a gift but that can be disputed depending on whether there were any...

If my husband retires now, and we divorce 2/3 years down road, can i still file QDRO later for pension benefits?

Yes the QDRO can be done later. However, you should probably consult with a family law attorney sooner rather than later to get your questions...

Fell in pothole. What can I do?

First, you should get medical attention as these kind of injuries can often be worse than you realize. Secondly, you should consult a competent...

You should consult with a local estate planning attorney and get your options after aa full disclosure of all the details in the case.

Shoplifting

It does not seem from your facts that this will create a criminal record for you. Hopefully a good life lesson.

What is a POD?

Payable on Death. It passes an asset without probate. It also subjects the asset to creditor claims of the recipient. There are many better ways...

How do I go about finding out whether my daughter was adopted by her step mother or step grandparents.

You need to consult with a local family law attorney asap.

Is it a state law that you have to sell food at a bar or business establishment nation wide?

If you are really concerned you may want to consult with a local attorney specializing in this type of work. You could also address it to a zoning...

Our son owes MD back taxes but now lives in WV, if we die in MD can MD seize his portion of the MD estate for the taxes?

A properly drafted trust can protect the beneficiary shares from creditors. You need to consult with a local estate planning attorney who can give...

Trust attorney reponsibility

The attorney has an obligation to advise the trustee on how to best carry out the terms of the trust for thebenefit of the beneficiaries. Where...