How do I make sure that money I inherited goes to my family and not my husband's in a community property state?

Sorry to hear about your loss. I agree with Ms. Hightower. You need to keep the inheritance separate from your husband (i.e., do not commingle the...

How to find lost money for lawsuit?

The starting point should be the file at the courthouse. The final order or settlement agreement should state where the money was supposed to...

What type of lawyer do I need?

I agree with my colleagues. Contact a personal injury attorney to discuss your case further, to look at the records, and to do a more thorough...

Should I?

You need to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to evaluate the merits of your claim. An initial consultation should be free...

My my mother and I signed a transfer upon death deed in front of a notary but she passed away before it was filed with county

Sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately one of the requirements of transfer on death deeds is that they be recorded PRIOR to the death of...

My dad died when I was 11 and his wife (stepmother) got the house, so what does that mean for me?

I agree with Mr. Ninomaya. Your stepmother should have a life estate in the home which means that she can live there, rent-free for the remainder...

Does executor of will have right to decide which property each beneficiary receives?

I agree with Mr. Bower. Have your probate attorney give you advice as he or she is in the best position to answer your questions. None of us have...

How can my sister have power of attorney over my mom's property?

Sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately, since your mother is already deceased a power of attorney would not work (since she can't sign it and...

How can my grandmother deed me 17 acres of land?

You are going to need to have a deed prepared. The field notes should help with the legal description aspect. Contact an attorney to have him or...

Sorry to hear about your situation. You should contact some personal injury attorneys to see if you have a case. Cases like this are typically...