Ask for a copy of the settlement check. Likely their fee is what you agreed to in your fee agreement.

No, you cannot just leave foster care and move in with a friend. Spend your time working toward being able to support yourself and then file for...

An attorney can request a death certificate for you. That death certificate will have the social security number on it.

Simply all wills go through probate. If it is a small estate, you may be able to do a summary probate, but probate is the process to admit the...

I am so sorry for your circumstance. If you have no legal authority, there isn't anything you can but continue to reach out to his next of kin. ...

Get an attorney and get your 1/2. If there is no will she has no greater right than you. Act quickly before she does something to make it harder...

Read the will. Was the gift to her outright or was it for life only and then to you. If you were a contingent beneficiary and the gift to her was...

If you want an analysis of this complicated situation, you need to hire an attorney to review the documents and facts. You will not get an answer...

Generally not, but the Defendant in the other state can bring up your status in that state and the court may consider it.

I am not sure what is going on, but you can file a Motion to Amend at any time. If you want a true second opinion, contact an attorney to review...