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My boyfriend and I lived on his farm for 15 years. He promised me that I could stay until I die. He died. Can I stay?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

Your situation is not good. The consensus is correct in that you will have to leave.....eventually. Since your presence was permissive until his...

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I have ex girlfriend who is 26 years old and is a mother under guardianship I don't understand why she is at this point she

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

If she has the ability to meet her essential needs of fool clothing shelter and safety and she is capable of managing her financial affairs, she...

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Is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a car?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

In Missouri, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle is an infraction. It is a no-point offense with a statutory maximum fine of...

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86 yr. old Father is loosing short term memory, needs care. Family fighting. Do I need Limited Guardianship?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Guardianship is the way to go. It will terminate all powers of attorney and give the guardian authority (and responsibility) to manage your...

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Husband dies w/o will. Separated for 1 year. Never reconciled.No children. What is wife's portion of estate?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 25, 2015

Jurisdiction is proper in the county of domicile of the decedent. So, if "husband" re-established residence in a state other than Missouri, then...

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What is admissible as probable cause?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

This is a point of strategy for you and your attorney. Personally, if the prosecutor wants to submit the case containing a screaming error, I'd...

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How do I go about giving full custody of my son to his grandmother

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

First, the father will have to be on board with whatever you decide to do (or fail to respond after being served). The grandmother will have to...

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How do I get a first/last month's lease check changed from the deceased to the executor (my Mother)

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

Your post needs some clarification. When you said that your mother is the executor, was this by a court order or has she just "taken over". If...

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How do I file a motion for discovery

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

Easy. Hire a lawyer or apply for a public defender.

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My dad left a large debt at his death due to an unfortunate email scam. House is also still in his name. No living will.

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

Your father's creditors have remedies available to them. If they choose not to utilize them, well it's their tough luck. Don't make it easy for...

Stuart L. O'Brien's Answers (259)

My boyfriend and I lived on his farm for 15 years. He promised me that I could stay until I die. He died. Can I stay?

I have ex girlfriend who is 26 years old and is a mother under guardianship I don't understand why she is at this point she

Is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a car?

86 yr. old Father is loosing short term memory, needs care. Family fighting. Do I need Limited Guardianship?

Husband dies w/o will. Separated for 1 year. Never reconciled.No children. What is wife's portion of estate?

What is admissible as probable cause?

How do I go about giving full custody of my son to his grandmother

How do I get a first/last month's lease check changed from the deceased to the executor (my Mother)

How do I file a motion for discovery

My dad left a large debt at his death due to an unfortunate email scam. House is also still in his name. No living will.