Who bears the risk of decreasing value of estate property? All heirs together or administrator?

I've seen this issue come up before. You haven't said whether the widow delayed because she was living in the home rent-free. One possible remedy,...

Can I change my divorce lawyer in the divorce process? And if I can, how much would new lawyer charge me now?

Attorneys' practices are businesses. Each attorney or law firm is free to set--within certain limits--whatever fees a client agrees to pay. There...

I don't believe there are statutes of limitation against filing a Bar Complaint. Filing the bar complaint might result in the attorney being...

Auto accident- box fell off truck caused a three car accident.Is truck driver libel?

Mr. Brewer's answer is good, but I would add that it will be presumed that the box was negligently placed and that therefore the truck driver is...

Do you think I have a case against Paxil?

You would have something if you could point to any scientific evidence that Paxil can cause Crohn's Disease. To see if this case you can do two...

Can a representative, (non lawyer), charge his client for email correspondence and phone calls?

You have asked a question about billing practices that aggravate a lot of clients. Logically, an attorney is not going to handle every aspect of...

The car we were riding in was totaled.The airbags did not deploy.

Your use of the word "we" suggests that there was a passenger in your car who can sue either driver. To simply investigate a claim for...

Is a judge or magistrate required to render a legal decison to a court case in a reasonable amount of time?

You have asked a question about a very touchy area. Attorneys are not supposed to criticize judges, but judges are not supposed to sit on a case...

I am a stepchild of a deceased mother and stepfather. No Wills for either one. There is property involved. Who gets the home?

It sounds like when your stepfather died your mother was entitled to some or all of the house. You need to consult with an attorney in the state in...

Are you on speaking terms with the administrator or executor. That person should know as much about the estate's finances as the lawyer. Contact...