How to get rid of my inheritance.

The first answer is a good one. Grandparents probably imagined grandchildren harmoniously enjoying the cottage. It would have been better estate...

Can any legal heir file probate independently of other heirs.

As a general rule states have statutes showing who has the most priority to file to be the personal representative when there is no will. All of...

How is it ethical for an investigator to pressure you to sign a retainer agreement?

If the investigator is discussing the case with you and telling you that you have a good case or otherwise giving you legal advice, the...

Prosecutors have a duty to disclose to the defense exculpatory material. They have a duty not to prosecute using untrue evidence or testimony....

What happens if you do not have a will?

If your mother has any substantial assets it would be best if she would hire an attorney to write a trust. That way the property could pass to you...

Is it ethical that ticket lawyers get their clients off through technicalities?

Yes. In criminal law--and traffic tickets are a form of criminal law--it is considered the job of the government to prove its case beyond a...

What precautioins must a lawyer take if he represents both parties of a prenuptial agreement

It would be really stupid for an attorney to represent both sides on a prenuptial agreement. Attorneys are asking for trouble representing two...

Estate Assets —vs— Total Value

The prior answer is good. I would just add one comment. State law will determine if the value of the real estate for calculations of attorneys' and...

I have $7000 in medical bills. Should the attorney take the medpay checks?

From what you have said it is not clear that the attorney is taking a fee on the med pay. Most of us do not take a fee on med pay. However,...

Is there a good book on the commonality of perjury?

I don't know of any good books on perjury. One of the problems of prosecuting perjury is that a crime must be proven "beyond a reasonable doubt."...