Can you choose your parents?

I agree with Mr. Pickard. Their are too many missing facts in your hypothetical, but you cannot just write on a piece of paper saying that a child...

Without seeing the attorney's file and all facts your question is hard to answer. Probate is a long process and if the property in the estate did...

I agree with the previous attorneys. This sounds like the state is selling off assets to pay for care. However, you should contact an elder law...

My husband and I are hoping to adopt my niece who is 3 years old?

In order to obtain lawful custody of your niece, you would have to essentially prove it is in the best interest of the child. If you believe the...

Can one of the heirs where there is no will, remove personal belongings of dead person without a personal administrator?

Noone should be removing any belongings from a decedent, unless it is the proper and due course of administering the estate and in the best...

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Where can I find a lawyer that I can afford to file for contested divorce against my wife?

If you contact the California Bar, they should be able to advise you on family law attorneys.

With her parents permission, when is the soonest I can adopt my granddaughter ?

An attorney can never tell precisely how long a case will take unless their is a specific provision for the court to act in a designated time...

I want t adopt my wife's first daughter.

Adoptions are very fact specific and determining the right course depends on several circumstances. It sounds as if you may have a putative...

How can I add my daughter to our house deed or is there a better option?

You should consult with a probate attorney. I would never recommend placing anyone but an actual owner on a deed for several reasons. Their are...

What if I lost my will?

You will need to open succession before selling the home. Escrow companies will perform a title search of the house and would identify the issue...