A lawyer would need to review the lease to get a proper picture of the intentions, or whether there are ambiguities. Also it would be important to...

Can I cash a check made out to my father who just passed away this morning?

No, unfortunately you cannot. As my colleague noted, you need to follow the proper probate or small estate proceeding to deal with any/all of his...

It really depends on the terms of the trust and also what other beneficiaries there might be. As a general rule trustees may sell and purchase...

I would encourage you to either get a second opinion, or sit down with the attorney you already have to get a thorough explanation as to the...

Check with the Law Society for the province in which the purported lawyer appears to be practicing. There is also a Federation of Law Societies...

Do I legally have to post a notice of my mother's passing?

I assume your mother's estate is in probate. There is no requirement under the probate to post a notice to creditors, although it is usually...

I would strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced attorney on these issues. Trust law in Colorado underwent some substantial changes...

A 401(k) must go to the surviving spouse unless there has been a specific relinquishing of the spouse's rights. That relinquishment must be made...

You've come to the right practice area, because you will need an experienced probate attorney to review this for you. Most probate attorneys will...

Leases are contracts between parties, and the parties are free to agree to most anything, as long as it's not illegal. There is nothing illegal...