Can my stepdad adopt me if I am 16 and Native American & my biological father doesn't consent?

I agree with Mr. Pate and would just add that your stepdad would need to petition the Court for the adoption. When your stepdad is ready to adopt...

How do I petition for sole custody with no $ for lawyer?

Contact a Legal Aid office near you. You can find them online. But be prepared because they are usually pretty swamped.

Yes, you will need a court order to change a name on a birth certificate. If you decide to pursue this, I recommend you have an attorney in your...

Can a loan company open a new account without consent if the balance showed paid on your credit report and was dissmised?

This could just be a mistake. On the other hand, this could be a scam. Have you received anything in writing? Creditors should send you...

What kind of power of attorney will I need?

Your sister can execute a Power of Attorney only if she has the mental capacity to do so. If she lacks sufficient mental capacity, the POA would...

How can a person receive money as a beneficiary after the death of parent and not lose it to Medicare/medicad/nursing home?

I agree that a Medicaid Payback Trust may be an option for your mother-in-law if she is under the age of 65 years at the time the trust is executed...

What to do when I get served for small claims court. Can I call them and settle before the date?

Yes, you can settle with the bank before the hearing if the bank is willing to settle with you. If you have other debts, you may also want to...

I have been using a personal checking account since starting my LLC a few months ago, how do I protect myself against liability?

I concur with Mr. Moore. You cannot change what was done in the past but you can ensure you are on track now and for the future. You should start...

We have Wills Husband and Wife. Joint ownership Home Bank Accounts Cars Does that need to go thru probate. I'm Guessing but I do

The jointly-owned house, jointly-titled cars, and joint bank accounts will not need to go through probate when the first spouse dies but they will...

What do you do when the testator dies and the executor is mentally incapacitated at the time of the testator's death?

If your friend's mother was named as your friend's father's executor and is incapacitated, then an alternate executor may have been named in the...