What steps need to be taken to get custody of our 12 yr. old granddaughter from foster care in another state?

You are dealing with a very complex set of issues here, and it is more complicated because of the multi-state jurisdiction. If the child has been...

No, you do not have to use your legal name as your signature. That is your choice. At the same time, your bank and your employer do not have to...

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Yes you have recourse. As a son, you are an heir. You are entitled to a copy of your father's will. You are also entitled to know what property...

I have a lawsuit settle for my child and I need a guardianship attorney how much will it cost to start a guardianship.

If you have an attorney helping you settle a lawsuit for your child, then that attorney should be able to advise you on the cost and process for...

Three sisters only 2 are on bank accounts can i open a estate account and and give the third sister her share in cash

You need to be careful with cash, or other ways of trying to settle an estate without a paper trail. There is nothing illegal about it, but it...

Who owns this house:

The prior advice is accurate in terms of inheritance laws. First, the fact that your Mom had grants to improve the house does not change the...

I agree with Mr. Sivia that it is probably worth you investing in a good probate attorney. One step you might want to take is to request that...

I inherited $9,000 when a family friend passed. i was 16 at the time but now i'm 18 and my mother refuses to give it to me

The way for you to get access to the money depends on how it was given to you when you were 16. Was it in a trust? Then you need to know who is...

Can my friend get legal custody of a minor who is an immagrant with unknownstatus. Parents whereabouts are unknown as well?

Yes, it is possible. We have seen people successfully obtain guardianship of children that are not U. S. Citizens. However, the fact that the...

Generally, you do not "inherit" your parents' bills. In other words, you are not automatically responsible to pay credit card expenses that your...