My brother recently died named two aquantances as executor they do not wish to do the executorship.

The state statutes spell out who has the highest entitlement to be personal representative if none of the executors named in the will can or want...

I had an attorney tell me that a trust will not avoid probate. Is that true?

A properly set up trust should avoid probate of those assets put into the trust. Property with a title or name associated with it (such as real...

Why fight vanity? You will never go wrong according a magistrate or judicial commissioner the same courtesy title that you would a judge. I would...

Can owner and driver sue separately for damage from a car accident?

You have a claim for property damage and your g.f. has a claim for personal injuries for which she should consult an attorney in the state where...

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My Girlfriend's car was in a "hit and run". The Car that hit her's was found; no insurance, and obiously hiding.

If girlfriend does not have collision coverage, it doesn't look good. You may be able to go to small claims court and get a judgment against the...

It is reasonable for a client to ask an lawyer to bill or call the client when certain dollar milestond are reached. For example, "call me after...

I was interested in finding out the usual practice of atty's in the situation below.

Mr. Brophy makes a good point. However, it is important you work with an attorney you feel communicates with you. If the property is not...

I went to a law firm for representation who shared my info with the lawyer suing me, and filed an Affidavit against me in court.

The facts as you present them indicate misconduct. Usually, the remedy is not to get the lawsuit dismissed but to get the mis-behaving law firm...

Omitting my son

As a general rule a person is free to leave one or all of their children out of their will. The important thing is to have a valid will that...

Your Canadian lawyer is wrong. American states will generally recognize a Canadian will. BUT real estate must always be probated in the state in...