Is a magistrate's Report and Recommendation usually a recommendation to dismiss a complaint?

Yes, on some occasions a Magistrate does recommend that a case go forward, but based on the types of cases that are usually referred to them, most...

You might file a motion for a turnover order --- asking the court to force the defendant to "turnover" his interest in the LLC to you -- basically...

My father died 1 and 1/2 years ago.

You should check with the attorney representing the Estate and review the Will. Many Wills have language that would give your interest to your...

Is he still able to qualify for a bond? What should we be preparing for?

I appreciate being tagged to answer this question. Unfortunately this question involved criminal law issues, and I do not practice criminal law. ...

Can I attend and testify probate if I disagree with other heirs interpretation of will?

As others note, depends on language in the Will and the current probate attorney should be able to tell you. But, as a general rule, I suspect...

While I agree with the prior answers that you may not need a new will -- it is probably best to have a new will made to make sure the wishes for...

What would be the proper thing to do when you discover you lied to a federal judge?

The proper procedure after getting the case back on the docket is to file a Motion for Sanctions. There are specific procedures that must be...

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How to probate if I cannot afford an attorney?

You should also be able to sell any property to help pay the attorney's fees.

If your father had a Will, it must be admitted to Probate within 4 years of his death. You should contact an probate attorney in your area to...

I am the executor and beneficiary of my parents home who passed away, how soon can I pay the beneficiaries?

If you were appointed as the independent executor of the Estate -- you do not need the court's permission to sell the house or to distributed the...