I am looking for a low-cost lawyer to help me file expungement paperwork for a criminal conviction in Multnomah County.

This is a pretty major event for you to work through and get done correctly -- restoration of civil rights is a huge step for you. Why go cheap? ...

How do I have my uncle, missing for 20 years, declared deceased to claim an abandoned trust? He lived in DC and I live in PA.

Each state has specific statutes and statutes of limitations to establish the death of a person. For isntance google washington dc presumption...

Do I have to have a new will made, as I am getting married, to the person my will is naming already as beneficiary?

I agree with Stephanie. In additon, if you just spent a lot of monies, that lawyer ought to be happy to give you an answer. Further, there is...

Can a recent beneficiary change be reversed if deceased had dementia?

I agree with Bradley Ratliff -- and would add that there is a difference as to capacity to write wills, etc. and the issue of vulnerability,...

I have a question about the new transfer on death deed and disability payments.

You definitely need legal counsel. Some issues and considerations: 1. Type of disability, and which entity is paying (Federal, State, Medicare,...

Is it legal for landlord and renter to draw up their own contract and assume the mortgage without telling the bank?

I agree that you need a creative real estate lawyer to work with. Start first with review of the Promissory Note and deed of trust, typical "due...

How do I get information my sister has been hiding for five years

I agree with both answers. Start with value -- is it worth pursuing on a money basis vs cost of lawyer, and on a relationship basis ? Then, if...

First, have you established that 1. it was her tree 2. what your actual damages are -- 3. cost of repair, etc.? It may be that the cost of...

I agree with both, and note that as the will writer, you would necessarily become a witness as to competency, execution, formalities, intent, what...

I co-own a house with my brother and he wants to be the primary resident. Does he pay rent or the full mortgage?

You really need a lawyer on this to define the relationship -- or risk losing your brother. the right of ownership and equity / claim to tax...