How long can ,my attorney hold on to my award check.

There might be a legitimate explanation or there might not. That is why the police, if you complained to them, would probably tell you to refer the...

While I don't really disagree with what the other lawyers have written, hiring a lawyer is not a magic bullet. When someone dies, their existing...

My mom died without making a will. Should I continue making the house payment>

Before consulting a lawyer you can do some homework yourself to make your ultimate legal consultation more productive: 1) Do you have access to...

My biological father (I was adopted by my stepfather) died in Michigan and in his will my brother and I are listed as heirs, the

A potentially important question is whether you were adopted by your stepfather AFTER or BEFORE your biological father wrote his will. Sometimes...

I take a somewhat more relaxed view than some of the other lawyers who answered. I was involved in a sideswipe that only involved our outside...

My husband and I purchased a time share in the 1980's held "in common" (no will). Can it be settled as Informal Probate?

As a general rule a timeshare is considered real estate and must be probated in the state in which it is located. Therefore, you should re-post...

Mr. Brophy has given you a very informative and useful answer. As to your question as to whether your father's attorney would know about...

Are non probate asset listed in last will?

As a general rule, wills do not need to list either assets that will pass through probate or assets that will pass outside of probate. Wills MAY...

From what you have written I assume Kaiser will treat you conservatively and will want to get paid back out of any settlement you make, but that...

Is it ethical and legal for a lawyer to change billing amounts at the final bill?

The prior answers are good. You might send your lawyer a letter explaining that this appears to be either a mistake or an unfair practice and...