My wife died about 12 years ago. We thought she had no assets, and finances were in joint with right of survivorship. However, we found out the house was held in joint, with no right of survivorship. No paperwork has been filed, and due to a recent move, existing paperwork has been lost. The house is in Lilburn, Gwinnett County, and I have a sales contract on the house scheduled to close in about a month. How can I clean this up simply and quickly?

April 1st, 2023

If I request that my credit union apply my lump sum to principal only on my auto loan, can they take a minimal amount and put it to interest?

March 5th, 2023

My mother passed away over 20 years ago. I received a letter from JPMORGAN, where she worked for 15 years, regarding potential retirement benefits for a spouse. My mother was never married. Would I be eligible for the benefits?

September 7th, 2024

I am the defendant in a trial de novo of a small claims action filed by an unlicensed contractor represented by its licensed incorporator. At the hearing, I was not given enough time to present my side, the judge refused to verify the plaintiff's license status, and the bailiff presented the case as if both parties were present. What are my legal recourses?

October 13th, 2024

I am on H1B and have a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude that is now expunged. I am applying for an inadmissibility waiver and want to know if I can travel back home before the waiver is approved, and how long I can stay in my home country until I get the waiver approved and return with the same employer's H1B.

January 15th, 2023