Can an attorney withhold med pay ?

Yes. The amount that you settle a claim for will be subject to your contract with the attorney. If he takes 30% of your settlement amount, and...

Does the estate pay for (or partially help pay for) moving property from the deceased's residence to another other location?

Generally, the personal representative is given the responsibility to treat the beneficiaries fairly. If the PR is paying out money of the estate...

If a settlement agreement is reached on a case, does that waive the counterclaim?

The terms of the settlement agreement are typically going to say that the Claim and Counterclaims are now settled under this agreement. Also,...

How do i find out where a will is if it has never benn put into probate.

This may take some leg work. Contact the family members who are closest to the in-laws. See if they know of a Will. Someone should be going through...

Need advice on when it is ok to provide Limited Power Of Attorney to a Real Est Co who may be negotiating a Short Sale w/Lender?

It might be OK and safe to sign a limited power of attorney in a situation like this. However, if you are near it is not necessary. If you are...

The answer is maybe. You can give your rights away by agreement, which would allow a board member to stroll around your yard. So maybe you did and...

Can a California hospital put a lien on my New York property for an unpaid bill? Or on California property under my wifes name?

As was said, a judgment may lead to a lien on out of state property. As for community property, the law looks at the time of your injuries and...

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When i die

I do not know all laws around the country, but in California and Washington, the only notice laws I know of are to creditors and beneficiaries. If...

Our disabled 3 yr old broke a television we were leasing. Can we be charged with criminal mischief?

It sounds like they are making empty threats. They cannot charge your husband with anything. They can ask the DA to file charges, but the DA will...

I have a pension which allows me to only name one person as beneficiary. How can I ensure that my children inherit equally?

Pensions are covered under contract laws and the State would be obligated under your contract with the State to pay to your beneficiary the amount...