My elder friend in NC has deeded a piece of real estate to me.

If she applies for Medicaid within 5 years of the date of the transfer, she will be penalized for the transfer (gift). The time of...

What kind of action can take, against an individual taking advantage of my elderly/senior mother financially?

You have numerous actions available to you on behalf of your mother. You can contact the police or the district attorney and file a complaint. In...

What happens to an estate if the lawyer dealing with it dies?

The estate continues. You can go to another attorney. Also, each state has a procedure whereby when a lawyer dies, an attorney is appointed to...

My parents were CA residents until the the last year of their lives, then moved to AZ. How is will execution affected?

The execution of the will is not effected. Every state has a law that says if the will was validly executed in the state where it was drafted, it...

I live in Maryland and the person I would like to name the executor lives in Kansas...will that work? is that ok to do?

Legally, yes. You do not have to be a resident of the state to be an executor. Whether it is logistically a good idea is another matter.

Agree. You make up the facts. It's a novel. Legally, in Alabama, the estate must remain open for a minimum of six months from the notification...

Can I sue a private gradeschool

Agree with Ms Ellis. There is a difference between the right to sue, and the ability to win. In addition, depending on your age, the statute of...

My brother is executor of my fathers will and has taken things that are listed as assets that we are to split. Can he legally?

Legally? No. However, depending on the exact terms of the will, an executor often has the right where assets are simply divided between two...

Father had will, father died, mother made new will mother died which will is valid? Mother's will names new beneficiaries.

What now? Now you have a mess. If the real property was in father's name, then as part of mother's probate you'll have to do a determination of...

Are the Mediation questionnaire and attached documents submits sable into evidence through the mediator at trial.

In most states the mediator cannot be made to testify or otherwise reveal anything from the mediation. if you attempt to make them testify you...