Can a gift of equity on a home be hand written?

This is a complicated question. Generally, it is NOT a good idea to rely on a hand written note. I strongly suggest that you contact an attorney,...

Yes, this generally means that your mother holds the property as trustee of a trust.

Under Hawaiian law, can the executor of an Estate represent the Estate pro se in court?

No, you will need to retain counsel. A personal representative cannot represent the estate in litigation pro se.

There is no standard form--you will need to draft a petition from scratch. Usually, the trust document would name an alternate successor trustee...

Do I need to retain legal counsel in order to transfer guardianship of my disabled adult sister from my mother to me?

You could try to do this yourself, but it would be much more efficient to hire an attorney because of the complexity of navigating court documents...

Can I get emancipated without having to get married? Also can I see a therapist without the consent of my parents?

If your dad or other people in your household are abusing you, you should contact the police or Child Welfare Services. You can call 911, or the...

Land owner sold us an acre on the Big Island - she died after we paid it off but did not pass along the conveyance/deed?

This is a complicated issue. Did you sign an Agreement of Sale or some other purchase contract? You will probably need to get court approval to...

I was married for 25 years, it's been 4 years since my divorce, my children are adults, can I recieve allimony?

Probably not. If you were not awarded alimony when you were divorced four years ago, it is very difficult if not impossible for the court to award...

Yes, you can use a P.O. Box on your divorce paperwork.

I need an attorney to prepare a QUADRO that will not be overpriced.

QDROs are a complicated area of law, further complicated by your ex-husband's death. Depending on the pension fund and the terms of the divorce...