Legal Questions and Answers
How is Proerty Distributed in California When Someone Dies Without a Will?
This matter is being handled in California: A distant relative died recently intestate. He left no spouse, children or grandchildren. I was told his estate is in probate and I was told it will go to next of kin. I believe that will be his cousins. My Paternal grandfather (not living) was his cousin, so then it would go to my grandfather's children which is my father (not l...
06/30/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: California | #25116How Can I Interpret the Meaning of a Court Order?
Child Custody/Visitation matter: It was temporarily ordered that my son have no contact whatsoever with my boyfriend, and further that i reside with a friend when my son is with me until next hearing. My Xhusband was temporarily ordered resident custody. Both my son and i resided with my boyfriend prior to this matter, for a year. It is my boyfriends home and i live at my home ...
06/30/2011 | Category: Divorce » Visitation | State: New York | #25115If My Spouses Agree on Terms for Divorce Will the Court Contest It?
My husband and I are seeking and uncontested divorce. We have agreed to everything in our petition including My husband taking custody of our 9 year old son and I taking custody of our 6 year old daughter. Will a judge honor our request and grant the divorce as is? Or, will it be disputed?
06/29/2011 | Category: Divorce | State: Kansas | #25114How Do I Protect My Property Rights if My Married Lover Dies?
I have a friend whom is married that is buying me a condo and we need to know what type of contract will protect me in case of his demise
06/29/2011 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Texas | #25113How Can Guardianship Be Established in Arizona to Take Someone Off Life Support?
HOW TO GET LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP ADULT BROTHER THAT IS INCAPASATED. SO WE ARE ABLE TO REMOVE ARTIFICAL LIFE SUPPORT. AND LOW RATES
06/29/2011 | Category: Guardianship | State: Arizona | #25112Can We Bury Ashes Ourselves if We Own a Family Burial Plot in a Cemetery?
My grandfather bought 16-18 plots in the family cemetery located in TN. A family member wishes to have his ashes buried in one of the plots the family owns. Can we open the grave site ourselves and bury his ashes ourselves, or do we have to pay the cemetery to hire someone to do it?
06/28/2011 | Category: Death | State: Tennessee | #25111What Type of Trust is Used for a Disabled Adult in Order to Protect SSI Benefits?
I'm am the personal rep for my fathers estate which requires me to set-up a trust for my surviving brother. My brother has downs syndrum and I am his legal guardian. The total amount of the trust will be _$3500.00 and I dont want to jepordize his SSI. Can you suggest a USLeagal for for setting this up?
06/28/2011 | Category: Trusts | State: Michigan | #25110Can a 16 Year-Old Get a Restricted License in Michigan?
Can a 16 yr old youth obtain a drivers license under special circumstances to drive to/from school. He lives in a rural area and attends a school abut 8 miles from his residcence. There is no public transportation or any transportation services provided by his school. His guardian has been gravely ill recently, is currently disabled and unable to drive.
06/28/2011 | Category: Drivers Lice... » Drivers Hard... | State: Michigan | #25109How Can I Get Guardianship of My Godchild in Louisiana?
I live in Louisiana and my minor godson has been living with me since he was 4 mos old - he is now 4 yrs old... His mother is in his life but unstable and his father is in prison out of state. How can I get guardianship of the child?
06/27/2011 | Category: Guardianship | State: Louisiana | #25108Can the Biological Father of a Child Keep Custody from the Mother?
My daughter had a son 13 months ago. At that time (and presently) she is married to a man in Arkansas who is not the father of the baby who was born in Missouri. The boy she was with at the time of the child's birth is presumed to be the biological father but no DNA test has been done to prove it. The hospital allowed the boy to put his name on the birth certificate and to gi...
06/27/2011 | Category: Paternity » Child Custody | State: Missouri | #25107