How much formal education do I need to become a lawyer?

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Looking for an appeal Attorney in Houston Texas.

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Is there a way I can find out if my mom's, who passed away in April 2015, POA has filed a probate? She lived in another state

My condolences for your loss, and sympathy for having to navigate the legal system under these circumstances. Although probate laws vary greatly...

Mother passed away.. Sister is personal representative but is not taking action

My condolences for your loss, and sympathy for having to navigate the legal system under these circumstances. The time is long past for you to...

My dad just passed. I have medical, financial POA. No durable POA. No will. Can I access safe deposit box? Cancel credit lines?

My condolences for your loss, and sympathy for having to navigate the legal system at this difficult time. Having no "durable POA" is no loss. ...

As a general rule, an engagement ring is a conditional gift, incomplete until the wedding occurs, and the circumstances causing the engagement to...

My mother passed away in April 2015. My sister has power of attorney. She has not liquidated any of my mom's assets yet.

My condolences for your loss, and sympathy for having to navigate the legal system under these circumstances. Of course, your sister is "having...

What if you live some where and pay weekly.

As a general rule, notice equal to the pay period must be given. In other words, you can give notice and only owe for one week. The most...

Family law vs credit/bankruptcy law?

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How do you sell a house when 2 of 9 heirs can not be located?

My condolences for your loss. Assuming title stands in the name of the decedent, the proper seller of the house will be the estate of the...