Most of the time when a person dies there is no probate either because there were no assets or because all of the assets passed outside of probate.

How do we get our things from an estate when the next of kin refuses to give them to you.

You need to discuss this with a Tennessee lawyer as the decedent was apparently a resident of Tennessee. I suspect the Tennessee lawyer will tell...

What is a fair contingency fee for a personal injury case in Las Vegas?

Never be shy about talking to a lawyer about money before you hire the lawyer. My firm of Reed & Mansfield charges 25% for all cases in which a...

What is the going hourly rate in Las Vegas?

Without knowing more about the case, it is hard to say what a fair fee is. I began my career as an associate in a firm where the contingency fee...

I was hit by a car when I was three. There was a settlement for $10,800. My parents spent it. It was in 1986. All hope lost?

The prior answers are all good. There might be a claim against the lawyer or someone else involved in your case. But as Mr. Lassen points out, even...

How do I file a complaint against a lawyer in southern California? What is the normal settlement time for a car accident?

From what you have written, it sounds like the lawyer is neglecting your case. Ordinarily, I would say talk to your lawyer. But if your lawyer...

Can a plaintiff get more, about 2.5 more, than the Policy limit in a car crash?

Your own ins. co. will refuse to settle unless given a complete release in favor of its driver and car owner. The only exception is if the...

PERSONAL INJURY - IS IT CUSTOMARY TO HAVE A RETAINER AGREEMENT WHICH PRECLUDES A CLIENT FROM GOING TO TRIAL? IS IT A GOOD IDEA ?

Some of the prior answers have been concerned with whether you have gotten the language of the retainer agreement correct. However, it is not...

Its all about my terrible car accident and terrible lawyer i hired!!!!

From what you have said it is hard to know if your lawyer got you all the money that was practical to get. You have also not said what the lawyer...

Should i get a lawyer

Since free initial consults are the standard in personal injury cases, why wouldn't you want to talk to a lawyer in detail about this case? You can...