Who has next of kin rights?

You say "they" owned the home. If they owned the home as joint tenants, the home almost automatically went to your mother when your step father...

My dad passed away the house was in his name and procured prior to marriage to my step mom there is no will ??

Typically if a person dies without a will and with a spouse and children, the person's estate (property held by the decedent and not held jointly...

ESTATE QUESTION

Usually the attorney for the executor or administrator (also known as personal representatives) will wait for the estate to get settled before...

My son was circumcised so badly that the procedure needs to be done again. Do I have any grounds to sue.

Medical malpractice claims are governed by state law so only a lawyer in your state can give you a definitive answer. However, as a general rule,...

I have a tough question about coverage

If the other party was at fault and the other party has liability insurance, their insurance company will have to pay for the car repair.

I discuss some of the issues that often come up in slip and fall claims in my website link below.

Are attorneys responsible for paying doctors if agreed to by client?

It is not ethical for an attorney to deduct payments to doctors from a settlement and then pocket the money that should go to the doctors. Some...

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Sorry to hear about your husband's death. Most banks, credit unions etc. will not rent a safety deposit box to a person unless that person has an...

Could I sue my pediatric neurologist due to a delayed diagnosis?

You haven't said how seriously you were hurt by the delay in diagnosis. Medical malpractice cases are very expensive to pursue. However, medical...

Wills & Beneficiaries

Mr. Balkwill's answer is excellent. There are some things you may be able to investigate yourself. For example, do you know what financial assets...