Wrongful death in AR. 6 have filed suit Do ALL 6 have to AGREE on how the money is divided between them?
107307
The defendant doesn't care.  If they don't all agree on the allocation, sooner or later, some court will decide for them, costing all of them time and money.
957602
First, they are in Aruba, US law doesn't apply there.  Nor does Aruban law apply here.  If you want to fight her over these issues, then you need to either bring her and the child to the US, or go to Aruba and hire a lawyer and fight her under Aruban law.  It is admirable that you want to pay for the child's education, and I think sending the money for that to the school is more than adequate, of course, she must allow the child to attend, which she may not out of sheer spite.  I would not send another penny to her, not one.  IF she claims medical costs, ask her where, and contact them yourself as you did the school and make arrangements for the child's treatment cost.  DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE SEND HER ANY MORE MONEY.  Unfortunately, the money you have already sent her is a total loss, you cannot recover a penny, but learn from the past and don't repeat it.
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If it's contested, you have to have a hearing.  To have a hearing, someone has to set it (usually an attorney).  It can take months for lawyers to be ready to move a contested case forward to a hearing.\n\nAnd it still might not be final after the hearing.  In AR, the divorce isn't final until after the hearing, after the judge's ruling, after the ruling is reduced to a written order, AND the order is filed with the clerk of the court.
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I think they attorney may have just been trying to make a joke.  The attorney may have been giving you different amounts throughout the process as what the insurance carrier was offering or what he thought it may settle around.\n\nWhen you signed up with the attorney, you should have signed a retainer agreement, which stipulates what percentage the attorney gets from your settlement (usually anywhere from 25-33% plus expenses).  That amount is off the actual settlement, not off of what is left after medical bills.  So if you settled at $50,000 and the attorney gets 33% (hypotheically), he will get $16,500, leaving you with $33500.  After $21000 in medicals, that leaves you with $12500 to cover future medical bills and pain and suffering.\n\nThis should have all be explained out to you by the attorney up front, and is probably done in the paperwork he gave you at your consult.  Getting another attorney will not help necessarily, because your current attorney is legally entitled to what he earned, and he can prove he earned that share of the $50,000.
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there is a time when the executor will wrap up loose ends and close bank accts etc-- after that, the 'case is considered "closed"  if you have questions or complaints you should address the person who was appointed to be the executor and try and work things out- if some time has passed & you have not received 'satisfaction' - consult an attorney  thanks  the brain
654088
you'll have to take it before a probate judge or seek legal counsel first. more than likely it will be set that the house be sold at market value and the money be split between yall,but if there is any outstanding debts they have to be paid first then what ever is left be split
153100
i would recommend having seperate everythign except for maybe one checking account (like previous said)and house payment. becuase if for instance, one of you dies, if you are joint on things like cars and credit cards, the survivor gets left with the payment, and life insurance or not that is a pain
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They will go to court in a law suit, and can take years.\n\nI had one in MO that took about 9 years and then the insurance company finally offered an ok settlement.\nIf not, it could have taken longer.
1124959
Generally not.  A suit to confirm title is between the two parties of interest and shouldn't impact other innocent parties but that too depends upon state and jurisdiction.  It also depends upon whether the parties were aware or reasonably should have been aware that there was a cloud upon the title.
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the attorneys will let you know.\nit takes years,especially if it is simple exposure and how massive of exposure.\nmy dad died of mesothelioma,so depending on what is being filed and extent of exposure it may be waiting for cause and proof from death also.\nthere are so many in bank ruptcey that it will take awhile for the judges to distribute settlements from the assets of the companies also.\nif it is going to the estate then the executor should have the information,usually they will only speak to this person also
81143
He is not critical. However, if any person dies and it is related directly to other persons harm, then the law states he may be charged with involuntary homicide. The same holds true for an automobile accident or anything that may take the life of another human being. I personally, do not think this attorney will die as a result of the injury sustained from this incident. It was a very unfortunate accident.
1091951
No.They have to pay for their will's.I think the going rate is 1.99
495094
Wills don't have to be probated.  But until they are, there is no legal force behind them.  The court decides when it has been properly executed, that it hasn't been revoked, and that the person who wrote the will was the person who died.  If the will isn't probated, then you better be sure that there are NO disputes, because anyone can come out of the woodwork and say "um, that mobile home was actually supposed to go to me."  Not that this claim would win, but probating the will would help protect against these types of claims.\n\nThe reason you're selling off the property and dividing the proceeds is because cash is easier to split than personalty (personalty being personal property).  The titles to this property are irrelevant because as soon as your mother died, they were transfered to her estate and you and your sister are the beneficiaries to that estate.  So no, this is not why the will had to be probated.\n\nThe lawyer who administers the estate on your behalf has a right to charge however much he wants to.  It's your duty to ensure that this is not overly burdensome.  But if you signed a contract saying that he would get 5% of the estate, then it's more than likely too late for you to back out of that.  I personally don't believe that 5% is outrageous when it comes to working with the courts to make sure that everything is handled properly.  Just make sure he's keeping his side of the bargain by informing you when you have to file returns, what taxes (if any) are supposed to be paid, and when the probate process is going to be over.
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If there was a settlement then workers compensation in the county where the company and employee worked should have a record of the reason and the amount.  If employee paid for "loss of arm" for example cannot claim any subsequent injuries to that arm.  Loss of arm does not mean amputation, just a term used in workers compensation to determine bendits.
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Perhaps you can tune us in as to what mistakes the hospital performed. Was it the physicians, the nurses, the structure of the building? You see, some lawyers are offered plenty of money to keep their mouths shut. My father tried suing a company who almost caused his death. All I can say is money that slid under the table did not cause the court to rule in his favor. His lawyer wasnt the best guy out there either.\n\nMy advise to you is hold on to that determination. Go to court, if you feel your case needs to be heard again appeal. If it closes wait a while and then re-open it. Whatever you do though, DO NOT GIVE IN, DO NOT GIVE UP.\n\nI hope you resolve this matter successfully.
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None.  You are released by the court.  You sue the state and receive a settlement in the millions.
409211
Well, I am sure they have a time limit, although I doubt it is what you'd want to hear. Probably at least ninety days? \nThe losing opponent will have to send the payment to your lawyer who will then put the check into a "trust" account, or some such crap, and then divvy up the proceeds, themselves first, of course, then any fees, doctors with liens, and last of all, you.  I would have you call your attorney and ask these questions.  Get what you paid in fatigue and pain for, answers and monetary compensation. Don't let them blow you off or make you sound greedy, it is your right to ask and their job to answer. End o' story.  Good luck with the timing.