My spouse passed away recently, with will. Our joint checking/savings account must be closed and proceeds put in estate?

As a general rule, money in a joint account is not part of the probate estate. When one of two joint account holders dies, the remaining holder...

I was hit head on by a person last week totaling my Ford Focus with his Mitubishi Expo and was told he is being cited for DUI.

The fact that the at fault drunk driver may not have insurance illustrates the importance of having high limits uninsured/underinsured motorist...

I am the only survivor to my father's sister. Will I be notified once her will is filed?

The will will most likely be probated in the county in which your aunt resided when she died. That county's court may have a public website that...

Do my sister and i have a claim to unclaimed funds in ohio

You will need to contact an Ohio attorney. The funds may have escheated to the State of Ohio and the statutory time period to reclaim them may have...

Can I deduct medical bills paid through a non-taxable settlement?

I do not believe you can deduct medical bills paid as part of a non-taxable settlement. The IRS position will be that the bills were re-imbursed...

At a drive-thru of a chain restaurant the wind blew a sign onto my vehicle's hood. They are claiming no responsibility.

Do you have comprehensive coverage on your vehicle? If so, submit to your own insurance. If the sign came off the restaurant building or fences,...

Will bank accounts / investment accounts that have beneficiary designation avoid probate?

Yes, providing the beneficiaries do not predecease the owner of the account. Beneficiary designations (also called payable on death accounts) are...

What are the responsibilities an attorney to a community as in how they act and live affecting the community

State Bars which police attorneys do not generally concern themselves (in terms of disciplining attorneys) with how attorneys conduct themselves...

Tested positive for near fatal morphine levels in urine and not informed until 11 days later.

You need to see an employment lawyer ot see if you have a wrongful termination case. By all means consult a medical malpratice attorney, but as a...

I need info on lawyer fee's

For the kind of money the family has already paid they should pay to consult another criminal attorney for a second opinion. From the way the...

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