My sibblings and I just inherrited mineral rights in North Dakota, Some of my sibblings want go non-consent instead of a lease.

Your question is not really about probate. You need to consult an attorney who is experienced in North Dakota mineral rights law and who is also...

When a will is written, is it common practice to leave out annuities?

Let's assume that the annuities had some kind of a death benefit. The person who purchased the annuity could designate a beneficiary to receive...

At what point in the probate process do we object to lawyer's fees?

Oregon law provides for compensation for the personal representative. It also provides for payment of the fees charged by the personal...

When a man seperate from his wife, what advise can you give him so he can leave without loosing his property.

The first thing that you need to understand is that simply moving out of the house does not change your legal status with regard to your wife. ...

Since you had to take a paternity test, I assume that there was some doubt as to paternity. Now there isn't. Even if the mother knew and kept...

Divorce papers were served by the petitioner herself. Now she is about to obtain a temporary custody order. Can she do that?

As a general rule, a respondent has a right to prior notice and an opportunity to be heard before a court enters an order or judgment. There are...

My father died in Washington State late February 2012. I haven't seen the will supposedly he did in Nebraska.

If your dad died in Washington State and his estate is in Washington State, Washington would appear to have jurisdiction over the estate....

Does marriage automatically cause the termination of alimony?

A marriage does not automatically terminate spousal support. The issue is whether as a result of the marriage the economic circumstances of the...

What is the difference of physical custody verses legal custody? what age can a child decide which guardian to reside with.?

Physical custody simply means that the child is there with you in your presence under your direct care and supervision. Legal custody is the power...

Is it really necessary to do a small estate affidavit just to close out a checking account of $800.00 and car title

If your mother is the only one who had title to the car, then you do need to transfer title to a person who can sign off on the title before you...