What are my legal/financial obligations as the only living "Next of Kin" for my adopted brother, he is now deceased.

I am assuming that he did not have a will. Also, that his estate is worth less than $100,000. You can use a small estate affidavit for acquiring...

Can the police be called for verbal abuse where the victim does not feel safe and what can be done?

She can report it to child protective services, but parents are given a lot of latitude when it comes to disciplining their children. If it comes...

So my roomate just got a letter saying she has to pay 3800 by next friday or she goes to prison

If she has not had a judgment against her then it is highly likely it's a sham. Even if it was a valid collection agency, you do not go to jail...

How can I cash out my mom's check when she passed away couple months ago.

You can contact the originator of the check and see if they will reissue it. Did she have any money in her checking account when she died? If so,...

I went to sell my condo and 3 days before closing, the escrow co claims I had a second lien.

Your starting point is your prior attorney. If he is unable or unwilling to assist you, retain another attorney. You have done a good job tracing...

Contempt of court?

You have your attorney draft a contempt of court motion and haul him into court to explain himself. You should be able to get your payments back. ...

Do I have a valid claim for the full amount I paid (P/T/I) during their absence?

You need to retain an attorney to assist you because of the complexity of your issue. The terms of your "verbal" agreement needs to be put in...

Since the trust dispersed funds to beneficiaries there is justification to hold back funds for later creditor claims. She should know who she has...

Where do I file forgery charges? WA or CA?

Since the alleged act occurred in Washington, that is where you will file your claims with the police. In addition, if you wish to sue her civilly...

Can I sue the doctor or a hospital for wrong surgery

Did she make a mistake? Not likely. To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you would have to show that she failed to meet the minimal...