My late wife's medical/hospital bills total $92,000. I simply can't afford to pay this huge bill. Do I need a lawyer to help me?

My condolences for your losses and having to deal with crushing debt at this difficult time. Posting on Avvo indicates that you are ready to make...

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I am seeking the best (one of the best will do) attorneys to handle my bankruptcy case.

First of all, posting personal identifying information in a public forum like this is unwise. Contact Avvo customer service immediately to delete...

Can social security reverse my favorable decision because my attorney filed a fee petition?

The attorney's right to collect a fee is not related to your entitlement to benefits, and the attorney cannot collect a fee for work on your case...

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Social security wants my survivor benefits back that was paid to me last year because I made over a certain dollar amount.

First of all, the income limitation cited is a matter of law, not something unique to your case. You do not believe you were informed of the...

Does the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act apply in a divorce if neither party is or was a veteran?

Not only does it not apply, it has been replaced by the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, which endows active duty personnel from involuntary...

If my father does not leave a will, will I be able to inherit his estate or will it go to probate?

Your father needs the benefit of a consultation with an experienced elder law or estate planning attorney.. Yes, he can gift the house right now,...

My son desceaed. And left a son can he get social security

My condolences on your loss. As a general rule, a worker needs 40 "covered quarters" for Social Security eligibility. This translates into ten...

What is the best way to get sole custody of my daughter?

Mr. Griffeath is correct that, if the father's paternity and parental rights have not been legally established you have sole legal and sole...

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What steps do we need to take for my ex-husband to sign over his parental rights to my husband?

Your needs will be best met by retaining experienced family counsel. As a general rule the petition for adoption is accompanied by a petition for...