Is it possible to find a trust/probate lawyer that will work on a contingency basis?

Colorado prohibits contingent fees in criminal cases, divorce or custody matters, or if "unconscionable, unreasonable, and unfair." So a...

If a single person dies leaving no assets and less than $1,000 in the bank, does a final tax return need to be filed?

If he or she had no income, no tax withheld, and did not qualify for any type of refundable tax credit, then no (obligation or ) reason to file.

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Do I need a tax attorney?

I would recommend that you get a second tax opinion for your specific set of facts, and then decide if you need a new estate planning attorney to...

Have a sister to whom I owe $700. She is threatening to take me to small claims court. I maintain that I owe her $100 as I saw

Sounds like more at stake than $600. Its doubtful that a judge would view this as scenario as a valid setoff. A verbal debt is valid if proven. ...

Its doubtful that anything further will occur here, but you need to get your license reinstated ASAP. If the suspension is alcohol related and the...

My boyfriend was arrested for possession distribution and intent to sell of crystal meth. he has previous criminal record

I cannot tell what your question is, but your boyfriend definitely needs to hire a criminal defense attorney immediately. Between violating...

Am I responsible for my fiancé's unfiled/upaid back taxes?

While it is true that you will not be responsible for your fiance's back taxes from before you marry, the IRS may take substantially all of his...

I live in a mobile home park in MI and we have a mobile home that needs repairs.

reveiw your purchase agreement for the mobile home and see if the seller is liable for failing to disclose defects under the contract or Michigan...

Yes, recording is both notice to later buyers and an obligation that runs with the property to which the declaration describes (unless the...

Power of Attorney of an Estate

Not sure what you need here, generally you need court authority to represent an estate. Some circumstances are different (such as a surviving...