Can the desires of someone (their written 'will') be executed without going to probate court? Why are wills probated? Is there a

It often comes up in estate planning that a person while alive will promise the same part of his estate to two or more different people. This can...

Your questions raises two issues: First, HOA dues, real estate taxes, and a mortgage of real estate remain as liens on the real estate even if...

I got into a car accident/fault on me/liability insurance

Your policy limit is probably the state minimum of $15,000 per person and $30,000 total. So if there are two claimants, each has a $15,000 policy...

If you have particular circumstances you are interested in it would be helpful to post them. It is too much to expect a lawyer to write a long...

Is it ethical for my wife's attorny to be our mediator?

Really, your wife's attorney can't offer to be a mediator. All your wife's attorney can ethically do is advise you that he or she represents your...

What are my rights in the State of WA When Someone Dies without a Will

Typically, when somone dies without a will their property goes to their closest blood relatives, the only exception being that a spouse and adopted...

Is it common pratice for lawyers/attorneys to get their fees off the gross of a? settlement or after medical bills are paid?

As two of the three prior answers have pointed out, the more common practice is for the lawyer to calculate his or her fee off the gross...

Bankruptcy attorney ethical and billing concerns--where do I go?

Most state bars will investigate a complaint against an attorney filed by a client. In many situations a written fee agreement is required; a...

Came into contact with blood on packaging, what should I do?

It is my understanding that the HIV virus would not survive in dried blood. Other viruses might be more hardly, but might still require a cut on...

CONFLICT of INTEREST or NOT

This is an unfortunate situation and it sounds like the attorney you consulted with called opposing counsel to see what settlement could be reached...