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Q: Legal issue in Texas: Probate litigation and estate theft by executor brother
I am facing a legal issue in Texas concerning a probate litigation and estate theft case against my brother, who became the executor in February 2024. My attorney filed a fraudulent settlement agreement, claiming I signed it, after I discovered he was colluding with my brother, who has been... View More 
Carey Worrell
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answered on Sep 9, 2026
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answered on Sep 9, 2026
Short answer: This is a serious and urgent situation on multiple fronts; you currently have no attorney of record in an active, high-stakes probate case, there are allegations that a settlement agreement was fraudulently attributed to your signature, and there are allegations of significant estate... View More
Q: Is probate court proper venue for urn and remains jurisdiction in Michigan?
I am the legal wife of my late husband, with whom I was married for 40 years. There was no formal will, only a letter detailing his personal requests and information. On April 1, 2025, my son used an emergency petition to remove me from my home and converted my husband's urn and remains,... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
On the narrow legal-information point: yes, in Michigan, disputes over who has the right to control a decedent's remains are generally addressed through the probate court, and the priority statute (MCL 700.3206) puts a surviving spouse above adult children absent a written... View More
Q: What lawyer should I consult if my son's rights were violated at a mental health hospital?
I'm seeking guidance on what kind of lawyer I would need to assist my son, who has intellectual disabilities, if his civil rights were violated during his stay at a mental health hospital. My son spent over two months at TrustPoint Hospital while awaiting placement at ECF Choices. During this... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 7, 2026
answered on Sep 7, 2026
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and it would probably be good to seek the guidance of attorneys sooner than later on the issues you describe. Your post touches a number of legal areas - health care law on the treatment-related issues, civil rights... View More
Q: Can I sue a dialysis clinic in NJ for not warning about dehydration risks?
I am a dialysis patient and have been undergoing at-home dialysis treatments for the past six months. A few weeks ago, I became severely dehydrated due to the treatment, which led to loss of mobility in my legs, requiring the use of a walker. Additionally, I'm experiencing fatigue, weakness,... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 7, 2026
answered on Sep 7, 2026
I'm sorry for the medical issues you encountered during dialysis. It is possible you could sue, but to advise definitively, attorneys would want to review consent documents, medical records, and other related paperwork in your file. There are relationships between dialysis and dehydration... View More
Q: Possible sentence for first-time grand larceny in NY?
What kind of sentence could my fiancé possibly face for a first-time grand larceny charge in New York? About a year ago, she found a wallet in a casino in Salamanca, New York, took $180 from it, and disposed of the wallet by throwing it in a trash can. She has no previous criminal convictions, and... View More
Alvin Leon Spitzer
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answered on Sep 7, 2026
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answered on Sep 7, 2026
Hello. Has she been arrested yet? In any event, the amount you state warrants a petit larceny charge unless there are other facts I am not aware of. Petit Larceny isa misdemeanor. The possible sentences are a fine and/or up to one year in jail, probation, a conditional discharge or an adjournment... View More
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