Recent Free Legal Questions answered by
Richard Bryan


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My Dad and stepmom both died without a will and before my stepmom died, her mother took her keys...
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That's a difficult situation I'm sorry to hear about it. Did your dad and stepmom die at the same... more

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I replaced the old fence that separated me and my neighbor. The fence was his so he approved the...
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You and your neighbor have to shake hands and come to an agreement. There is no other solution. If... more

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Can a severe dementia patient cancel power of attorney
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Probably not. But this is one of the holes in the Power of Attorney laws, as you're finding out.... more

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my 28 year old son died in January. He was not married and did not have children. He also did not...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son. Very sad. Someone has to settle the estate,... more

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Am I entitled to know the layer representing my mom's estate. I am a beneficiary.
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No. Good luck. more

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Balcomb & Green, P.C. Our attorneys represent clients throughout the State of Colorado. We have...
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Is Colorado over built and unaffordable like every other livable city in the US? more

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My town is trying to pass a new Food Trailer Ordinance. The first line reads: "The...
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Yes, probably. There's private property and public property. Parks and streets and government... more

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If we have a website and no brick and mortar, do we have to register our virginia based website...
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No. more

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Can the current Remainderman on a Life Estate ADD a Spouse as a Joint remainderman? My wife is the...
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No. Your wife and mother would have to sign a new deed. Be careful here with Medicaid as it's... more

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In Georgia how can the executor and probate attorney of a probate estate get relitives that are...
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When this situation comes up in New York, what we do is ask the court to issue a... more

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I own a home with one other person, they refuse to pay the mortgage like we have previously agreed...
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This can be very big trouble. Can you get a loan and buy the other person's half of the property?... more

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I am forming an LLC for a very small business. I run and operate it as my husband is employed full...
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Good for you for starting a business! Many people make the mistake of believing they have to have a... more

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Hi, I'd like to obtain a copy of my mother's Death Certificate and Will in Trinidad and Tobago. I...
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Have you tried looking at the website for Trinidad and Tobago? Good luck. more

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My mom has a will that states everything in her estate is to be split between me and my siblings....
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Yes there is going to be major problems with your siblings with this transaction. You have to talk... more

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My brother has an established company (LLC) in Colorado. We are looking at doing some type of...
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That's a good question but not one which you can expect to get detailed legal advice on the... more

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Can you take in a child (Family member) and not claim the child as a deduction and let the...
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The IRS rules describe in detail who can claim someone as a dependent on their tax returns based on... more

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In Mo. I had a TEFRA lien released from a home jointly owned by my dad my brother and myself. Dad...
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Probably not. Dad is borrowing money from the state to pay for his medical needs, and his estate... more

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Four years ago I purchased, and paid for in full, hearing aid devices from a reputable local...
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Interesting question. Obviously the shop got a sales tax audit and is in a lot of trouble and... more

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Re: Leaving a job / Contacting the clients I've worked with. I have been a seasonal tax preparer in...
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Great question. Realistically the new owner has little or no recourse against you. That doesn't... more

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My husbands brother allowed us to put our building on his land. We have the papers saying it is...
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Why does he want to take your building? I'm sure there is more to this story. Good luck. more

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If a wife walks away from her children and husband amines on in life when the husband dies is she...
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It depends on the amount of time which passed and the circumstances. There's no one answer for... more

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My father recently passed away in Minnesota. I am the only child, however I was adopted by my...
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I'm sorry to hear your dad passed. I would say your daughter is cut off as well. But you really... more

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My mother left her house to our brother in her will and provided a quickclaim deed for him. After...
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This is a terrible situation and you all are going to have a lot of grief and aggravation. As... more

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I was the legal guardian of my my Mother who passed away 6 years ago. There are no outstanding...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. It's possible the statute of limitations in... more

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bought a house and as doing repairs we are noticing things not present that were there during...
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Like what? Is the water heater missing? Anything which was attached to the house is supposed to... more

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We normally hire only part-time employees as a employer, and we are planning to hire full-time...
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That's a good question but beyond the scope of this bulletin board. When you're in business, the... more

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In Iowa, legally married but not legally separated for over 3 years. Buying a house with mortgage...
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What is the problem you are trying to solve? What are you worried about? You won't be able to... more

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My question is whether I potentially have a strong enough case to further pursue with an attorney....
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This is a specialized area of the law and I do not practice in this area. How many... more

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Does a lawyer need to be present when a will is signed
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No, a lawyer doesn't have to be there. But there are cases where it does make a difference, because... more

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As you know, the IRS says that if you sell an inherited house above the cost basis, which is...
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In this scenario, fair market value of the decedent's house on the date of death is based on sales... more

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Selling our 50% coownership of a Florida 1 bedroom condo Question once sold can new coowner have...
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The parties can implement any situation they all agree on. Make sure everyone understands before... more

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My father passed away Nov 7 2023 in casa grande az. He left no will. He was not married or had any...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. Most definitely you need to contact a... more

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What happens if the person appointed as POA and on the PULST form is now incapable to make...
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If no successor is named, it's the same result as if there's no Power of Attorney. Good luck. more

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I am the executor of an estate. Does the law firm probating the estate (in New York) have to...
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There's something strange going on here; you're leaving out a lot of important details. How can you... more

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I am the legal POA over my ex’s healthcare. The son is POA over the money. His dad has...
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This is a horrible situation. Horrible. You have to find a lawyer to write a letter to the son and... more

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in the state of Ohio if a seller is selling their house as is, do, they have to disclose that...
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I'm not an Ohio lawyer, nevertheless the general rule is that a homeowner has a obligation to... more

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my father purchased a land 30 years before, one of the sister to seller didnt sign the sale...
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Does your father have a deed to the property with his name on it, and it was recorded in the land... more

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Is there anything legally dishonest about providing an old phone number that doesn’t work any...
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Maybe, yes, if it's done with intent to cheat someone. Good luck. more

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Is it legal for a township park to limit the use of a political flag on someone’s private...
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That's a great question. Generally speaking a town can't specifically regulate Constitutionally... more

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If a 1/3 member of an LLC gets divorced, could there be potential affect on the business with...
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Yes, definitely, to both questions. Good luck. more

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I have a purchase agreement for an unimproved lot for $60,000.00 cash with $1,000.00 earnest money...
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Do you have the $1,000? If so, that's your recourse. If you don't have the money, forget about the... more

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California. House in a trust with parents. Mother died. Father in charge. I am one of four...
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That's going to be very difficult, maybe impossible. Once mom died it's possible and probable that... more

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Does designated power of attorney in will also grant power concerning financial affairs, etc.
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I'm not a Texas lawyer, nevertheless I've never heard of a "power of attorney" included... more

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Do i need to register a full business to run this Blog https://nicholassands.com
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Wow that's a really great question. Nice job on the website. It seems to me you're not actually... more

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In 2009 my late husband and I put our home in our three children’s name. The reason was we...
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It's hard to answer your question without seeing the deed. The reason is that people mean different... more

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In NYS, is it advisable for me, power of attorney and executor of will for my mother, to have joint...
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There's no way to answer the question without knowing what your objectives are. Good luck. more

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Father owned co-op studio with tenants living in it. Upon death, they stopped paying rent and...
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This is a problem all right. Who is paying the monthly maintenance to the co-op board? Yes you can... more

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Our small town museum is owned by the city. The city pays all utilities and maintains the building....
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Unclear here whether the account was closed, or the account is still open, but your name and the... more

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How long must you keep satisfied mortgage documents and sal of property documents
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Forever. There's no law about this, except perhaps for IRS purposes, but in my experience there's... more

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Do i need a license to clean solar panels in fl
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If you're running a business of course you'll need whatever licenses and insurance like any other... more

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Mississippi laws for selling poperty that i inherent co owned
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You have to write what the facts are and actually ask a question. Good luck. more

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individual 529 account in my name -18 and headed to college. Grandparent as custodian and they are...
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Very unfortunate; I'm sorry you have to go through this. It's a pretty specific situation. Since... more

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My biological dad passed away May 23rd 2024 they say he left everything to my stepmother and she...
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I'm sorry to hear about dad's passing. Do you know how much money or property your father had,... more

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My dad died, my brother and I inherited 50/50. My brother was benificery of one acct. He refuses to...
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Whoever's name is on the account as beneficiary inherits 100% of the account. Everything else may... more

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An insured driver run into my house and damages siding. There is no match. Does the line of sight...
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This isn't my area of practice, however after spending a few minutes looking through the rules, I'd... more

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What are the things a US based LLC should do to keep the business legal if they want to send work...
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You have to me more specific on what you want to do. Good luck. more

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We just moved from Florida to NY. My partner had given me life use of the house at that address....
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The trust document will say whether or how it can be amended, so no one can answer this question... more

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what is the percentage to be received when estate is divided three ways
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What is going on with the estate? Obviously you already know that the answer is 33.33%, so there... more

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I want to get a “court order” from a NY court to obtain my mother’s account...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. It's hard to answer your question because... more

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About 35 years ago my brother moved to FLA and opened a business. My family (mother, father,...
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How much do you need the money? Or your children and grandchildren and your nieces and nephews?... more

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Can I mention people’s names when leaving negative online reviews of a business? Some people...
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Not sure of what you're asking. Obviously you've already mentioned peoples' names in negative... more

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As an American citizen currently living abroad, I have started a relationship with a 17-year-old...
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Interesting question. The laws of the place where the conduct is happening are the laws which... more

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Put aside 26 CFR § 1.469-5T(f)(3) & IRS Pub. 925:
 My spouse & I own 50/50 an LLC. I...
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It's an interesting question but way beyond the type of advice which can be discussed in an email... more

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I have an estate question. My sister died intestate in New York. Her next of kin resides in New...
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Real property cannot be transferred from one person to another using a "notarized... more

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my brother was disinherited from my parents, Will and trust. But he was still on the trust. When my...
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It depends on what the trust says. There's no way to know without looking at the trust and all the... more

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My wife and I own our home and we have just turned 61 and 60. We want to add our children to the...
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That's a great question but not one which can be answered by email. There are too many possible... more

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If your buisness name is a limited liability corporation in New York, name rights are there? A...
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Just because you registered the name of the LLC doesn't mean that someone else can't use the name... more

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Is there any Lawyer that is willing to help with a Class action law suit to help the residents of...
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That's tough. Without looking into this in detail, I'm thinking the "takings clause" of... more

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Customer claims we damaged her car during service, and is suing for damages. We can prove she is...
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Unfortunately there's probably nothing you can do here. You would have to come up with a way to... more

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My sister feels the need to comb through my deceased father’s bank statement to see who and...
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You're right, more or less. But not always. If dad gave money to one of his children as an advance... more

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We have sold a car to a buyer and the payment went thru the banks to pay off our loan. The...
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Yes this is pretty messed up. But you have the car, and the cash, so yes if I were in his shoes I'd... more

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My friend's name starts with MD, the short form for Muhammad. Everywhere in his legal documents,...
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Interesting question. It's odd that "MD" got on his legal documents as that's not his... more

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My husband and sister-in- law are grantees on a quit claim deed for their parent's out-of-state...
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That's a great question. Yes I think that would be a good idea. The deed could read "you and... more

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I had a car accident, and both cars were total lost, I'm at fault, the insurance company it is...
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That's horrible. I don't know what you mean "can we do a payment plan." Payment plan for... more

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I incorporated a DE c corp Nov 2023. It has made no money to date. I had expenses though trying to...
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Yes that's a problem all right. Online here lawyers will write up a few sentences of advice, but no... more

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I want to use a picture of the monopoly man on a billboard advertisement for my business. If I do...
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That's about the worst idea I've seen posted here. Figure out something else for your billboard.... more

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12 years ago i was going on airline flight and signed grant deeds for all my real estate to my...
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You're going to have to find a lawyer and sue him. Good luck. more

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Hi! I own a children’s princess party company in Indiana. Do I need a cosmetology license to...
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No, what you're doing is along the lines of entertainment. The kids also love face painting. Good... more

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A POA has been executed by the principal, witnessed by two individuals and notarized by an attorney...
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Check the original Power of Attorney to see what it says, if anything, about revoking the PoA. The... more

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I currently owe the IRS $1,600.00. I do have a $60/month payment plan in place and do try to pay...
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No, Form 843 would not be the right one to file in this situation. Good luck. more

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My daughter is a drug addict with Schizophrenia. She was just released from prison and has been...
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It's possible grandfather's trust contains language which allows for the money to be put into... more

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My mother has Alzheimers and up until recently she has lived with her husband in Oklahoma. She has...
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Who decided she's moving to Arizona? How is she getting to your house, and how are you going to... more

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I was divorced in 2024 but we sold the house in 2023. The lawyers are holding the money until the...
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Year of sale. Good luck. more

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Got bill for 2020 CA state income, with interest & penalties, at the house I used to own with...
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OMG what a nightmare! Consider whether for a problem like this you really want to be taking free... more

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Good morning. How can I get power of attorney back (for my father) from my son who's experiencing...
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Wow that's difficult. Where is your father now? I'm in Peter Cooper Village so you can call me if... more

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Can a whit of possession continue out if whit was returned and case was transferred out to high...
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I don't think so, no. Good luck. more

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My mother passed away recently. She left a will written 25 years ago. She was in a long term...
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I'm sorry your mom passed; very sad. Unless someone demands you show authority from the court for... more

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Capital one bank closed my savings and checking accounts permanently, They told me they would send...
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Sign the form. Good luck. more

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My grandmother passed away in 2000. In her will she left a tractor for use by the family. It...
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Technically, no, it's not your property because your grandmother left the tractor to the family. I... more

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A house in WA state is currently owned by my ailing Alzheimer's Mother & paid for cash 100% by...
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Very difficult situation, for sure. If you say 'no', it's going to lead to hard feelings. If you... more

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I have a document that I do not completely understand. It is a special warranty deed and I am...
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That's interesting. Without actually seeing the deed it's difficult to understand exactly what's... more

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Can I add SR to my last name because my son has same name because sometimes there’s confusion...
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Sure you can; great idea. Good luck. more

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I sent over $1300 to a private academy for my 3 children. they attended for only 2 days but i...
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You can file in small claims court and try to get your money back and you probably don't need a... more

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My brother was told that in order to file a lawsuit on my deceased mother’s behalf, he must...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. There is no law or rule which prohibits an... more

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in an easement dispute (no legal easement) regarding the judge ordered that the Plaintiff's provide...
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I don't know that makes no sense. Good luck. more

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Buying home with sister. I will be on morgage she will share in living expenses and repairs. Would...
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This isn't the type of question which can be answered by email. It's much too complicated. Good... more

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How do I certify a copy of a power of attorney. The certified POA was signed in Florida and I...
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Who is asking you for a certified copy? There's no such thing. Good luck. more

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What are the duties of the executor of a will?
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Please use your web browser search for this question. This is a very basic and general question and... more

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HI! I registered an LLC sole proprietorship in Wyoming in 2020 as an actor and producer called...
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Unfortunately these types of business matters are not ones which can be discussed by email. You'll... more

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Can a person have 2 POAs
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I'm not sure what you mean. Are you asking about the document itself, or having more than one... more

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Can an employer report your earned tips without your consent? As example: there is an all employee...
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When tips are put into a jar like that and then divided, your employer is responsible for putting... more

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company wants to charge employee who got in a car accident. I don't think that's allowed under...
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I honestly don't know what's going on here. Put in some more facts about the situation and what... more

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If the grandfather dies and my mother has passed, but the grandfather DOESN'T have a WILL, does the...
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Yes, unless there is something very unusual about this situation, your grandfather's estate goes to... more

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Which is binding, Several U.S Supreme Court Majority Rulings regarding Parental Rights in Education...
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Supreme Court decisions are controlling across the nation and typically address laws which also... more

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My parents passed away my 2 sisters are the executives of the money when my dad past I had several...
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Well that's a good question and this is a very unfortunate situation. Honestly I don't think you're... more

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My mother and her brother inherited their mother's home when she passed. My Uncle agreed that the...
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Yes something this would be really difficult to do by yourself. Did anyone open an estate when your... more

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My grandmother passed away earlier this year and I'm trying to interpret her trust. As background,...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandma. My grandmother died more than fifty years... more

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I live in Rhode Island and started an LLC for my small online ETSY business. I am opening a brick...
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It's going to be six of one, half dozen of another. Good luck. more

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Sold 3 acers of my property to a friend for $12,000 they only paid $10000 and never made any other...
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Did you make a contract and deed the 3 acres already? Good luck. more

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I was hired as a consultant to raise fund for a ny company in september 1- it ended in December 15-...
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Go tomorrow to the police station and make a complaint (or try to), and ask them where you can go... more

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I’m out on bail but have to wear a leg monitor and pay a $40 supervisory fee and have not...
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That's a great question. I took a look at the Florida criminal statutes and the judge does have... more

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My parents both passed away, leaving my bother as executor of the Will & Trust to divide assets...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your parents. Almost always, money found at the state... more

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I have an auto repair shop and renewed the contract for three years in last May. In last Nov, I...
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Did you call the new owner of the building? In my experience, most of the time a phone call and... more

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My sister and I are joint owners of a bank account we set up in 2020 with family knowledge and...
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This is a very sad and common situation across the country. You will need to ask the court grant... more

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My mother left the family farm to us - 6 are on the deed. Her will explicitly states 1 of the...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. The six people on the deed own the property... more

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In a summary administration, is an administrator appointed? What is the difference between personal...
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I'm not a Florida lawyer and can't speak to summary administration. Otherwise, the term... more

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If a piece of property next to mine already has a right away must I grant a second right away...
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As a general matter it's your property and you can do what you want with your property, according... more

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What do I do if my father and h8s brother (beneficiaries) have not probated my grandfathers will...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandfather. Are you a beneficiary of your... more

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Can a revocable trust protect assets from a legal settlement?
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I don't know what you mean by using the term "legal settlement." What does that mean? A... more

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Does life insurance count as an estate?
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I'm not 100% certain of the context in which you're asking the question, but nevertheless generally... more

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In 2016 my husband and I had a last will and testament done. He passed away last month, and I am...
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Probably, yes. There's no reason your husband's death would automatically make your Will invalid.... more

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Does an executor of an estate have to pay all bills or only claims against the estate?
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There are exceptions but generally speaking yes the executor has to pay all of the decedent's... more

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When do you need to file income taxes after a person passes? Is this required if the person never...
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It's unlikely the IRS or New York is expecting a tax return from someone who never filed before... more

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I want to do freelance engineering CAD design work through my own efforts or a site like Upwork or...
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That's a great question but you can't really get a thorough answer by email. Yes you can operate... more

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How to add siblings to my Father's property deed in NY State?
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You would have to add your siblings to a new deed along with your father and file that with the... more

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Is there a federal law that requires IRA trustees to provide an option, to their customers, of...
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That's a great question. My experience guides me to say the answer is 'no'; that would be an... more

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How do I end a land contract as the buyer in ohio
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Call up the other person and say you want out of the deal and work something out. Good luck. more

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Hello, and thank you in advance for any advice. I need to file an objection to my...
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The court is not going to reject your papers no matter what title you give them. But honestly if... more

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Accepted an offer on the sale of my vacant land. The buyers cleared the property of trees, leveled...
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That's a great question. As crazy as the buyer's actions were, it seems to me they're unrelated to... more

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I have a fund in a foreign bank in Jordan which has no branches in USA. They forced me to travel...
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No. You got scammed and there's nothing you can do about it. Good luck. more

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I'm a 14 year old and have my own self employed business. Is there any legal papers I need to get?
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You have to get a business license from the county which is probably $15 or so, and keep good books... more

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I would like to establish a charitable remainder trust, who can administer it?
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I'm not certain whether you're asking whether certain people are restricted or excluded by law from... more

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Are your children responsible for hospital and doctor bills after I pass
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Usually not, no, your children would not be personally responsible to pay your medical bills after... more

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If I buy a house with only my name on the title and my financial information, will my wife have any...
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It depends on how long you're married before the divorce. The general rule is the property you... more

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Home buyout at my present address with 2 other siblings
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You have to put in some effort to explain the situation and ask a question. No one can read your... more

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My mother and her husband lived in Georgia. She passed away a few years ago and my stepdad sold the...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. It’s possible that as a PA resident... more

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Is it legal for a company to subtract 8hrs from regular hours to pay for double time for a holiday
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No, that’s definitely not legal. Good luck. more

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I have one sole proprietorship business and will be opening another sole proprietorship. Can I use...
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You do not need a separate EIN however it’s probably better that you do. There’s no... more

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I am named in a Will to get money from an IRA, but I am not the beneficiary. Do I stand a chance of...
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You may, yes, depending on what exactly the will says about the IRA. Good luck. more

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My buyer purchased a 40 acre +/- farming property based on legal description. The survey was done...
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What does the buyer want to do? I don’t know the answer to your questions but I do know... more

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My husband passed away last year. We owned some silver coins and bars. Some months later he was...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of you husband. I’m not a Florida lawyer however... more

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I have a Twitch channel (streaming) that myself and several friends use together. Any profits made...
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My understanding of how this is supposed to work is that you put the Extra Life url on your Twitch... more

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I live in Canada but have an online U.S. Bank account. I received a large sum of money Bank to bank...
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Yes it seems like a scam to me too. Good luck. more

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If someone building is on my property, whom does it belong to me or them
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It belongs to them. Good luck. more

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I conduct an electronic and solar panel business in Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Recently...
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This is a very unfortunate situation. You can't get help with something like this over the... more

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My mother passed away in September of 2023. I was her legal power of attorney for all matters that...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. Yes unfortunately that's definitely going... more

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Both my father and mother are in a long term care facility on Medicaide. My father just past I am...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad. If you can't afford the funeral expenses yes... more

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I am a partner in a Nevada LLC. I am about to withdraw from the business and partnership. The...
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You can certainly have an agreement between you and your partner and the partnership regarding... more

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I am the sole beneficiary of a trust. The trustee asked if she could sell a trust property to her...
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If the facts are as you explain then a sale of trust property by the trustee to a related person... more

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I am the petitioner in a probate case my attorney has my check for $212 000. Which was the amount...
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The check probably has to be deposited into a bank account in the name of the estate and used to... more

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So I work for a smaller restaurant company (we have 15 stores) mostly in Colorado. My store was the...
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That’s a great question and I don’t have a great answer for you unfortunately.... more

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How do I file 2024 taxes on my single member LLC when it’s been unprofitable since it started...
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You have to go see a tax preparer this isn’t the place to get help with that. Good luck. more

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How do I get my mom to stop sending money to the Philippine. Or how do I make sure that my...
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There’s probably not a lot you can do about that unless your father is impaired and is being... more

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My brother in law is the executor for my fathers estate, it is unsupervised. He sent me a one page...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of the father. It’s probably premature to take any... more

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Son in good standing is trying to be involved in end of life matters with living father but...
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This is always a very difficult situation and if the father still has his mind he’s allowed... more

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If I pay the taxes on heirs property can the name be changed to in care of
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Yes, usually. Call up The property tax office and let them know. Good luck. more

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can car rental companies share gps information to law enforcement without a warrent?
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Good question. I'm not aware of any laws which prevent a rental car company from voluntarily... more

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I need a contagiou lawyer in the 96130
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Unfortunately I don't handle those types of cases in your state, only New York. Good luck. more

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Where do I start….. My brother entered into a contractual agreement with Tesla and their...
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You may have a breach of contract claim; possibly, but probably not at the end of the day. Are they... more

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if you have a will and a family trust and your spouse passes away and in the will the surviving...
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The answer depends on what the Family Trust says, and whether or not all of the decedent's assets... more

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Mother died without a wiil. My mother said my brother gets the house. Has a loan. How can heget the...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. Unfortunately if your mother did not have... more

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I am purchasing a building, what does it mean the the addendum reads; The conveyance by the...
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It means you're not getting anything else from the seller except the building and land. But I'm not... more

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For several years before she died, my mother said she wanted my brother and sister in law to have...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. What does the Will say about the car? Who... more

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I am a freelance writer in the US. Is the company I write for, in Canada, legally allowed to...
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Yes if you're not an employee but an independent contractor you don't have as many rights. Good... more

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My mom passed Sept 02 2018, and I got a letter from fidelity which my mom had a 401k savings this...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. If there was a fiduciary appointed by the... more

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In California, my parent owns a mobile home with no mortgage. Rent is paid for the location of the...
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A living trust is never required. It's often a good idea, but never a requirement. Good luck. more

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A Durable POA was drafted slightly over 6 months ago and the principal never signed the POA. Since...
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Here’s the thing: the principal can do whatever they want; the real question is whether a... more

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Hello, I am looking at creating products for an etsy store. I have questions on Copywriting and...
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That’s not the type of question usually asked on this website. Good luck. more

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If my wife bought a house the year we got married am I entitled to part of the sale?
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It depends on why you’re asking the question. There’s no absolute rule which applies... more

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Toll Brothers development HOA Assessment fees for parcels, Lodge, and Cottages that have not been...
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Do you have a question? Good luck. more

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When does a Will and Trust become useless?
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You have to give more facts and explain the situation around why you're asking the question. No one... more

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Can a non-US based family member send me money to help pay for my tuition? What tax implications...
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So long as there's nothing illegal going on it's not against the law to transfer money around the... more

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In the event of my death, can my wife take life insurance that I left for my children. She is not...
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The life insurance company will send a check to whomever is named as beneficiary on the policy.... more

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A lender placed a UCC filing on a property. The lender stated that lien was placed on the property...
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If there's a lien on the property it's going to stay there until it's removed, whether or not it... more

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What do we need to do to get the name on the deed to a house we inherited changed to our name? I am...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother. You're going to need an Executor's Deed... more

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Can a dissolved LLC be sued?
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That's a good question. The answer is "probably, yes." It's a complicated answer, but the... more

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Can you refuse additional questions on a caveat for probate from heirs
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I've never heard of "caveat for probate for heirs." Good luck. more

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I live in a codo. I own my unit however the guy below me is a someone's renter. He smokes a lot and...
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This is a nationwide problem and you don't have a lot of recourse if the guy isn't going to... more

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I have a family member listed on my will to be executor of my estate who I no longer want on this...
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That doesn't sound right. Are you sure that's what the lawyer said? Are you giving all the facts?... more

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I own car titled my name only.Owned 6 months girl friend has made 2 payments.We are breaking...
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No, she does not have any right to the car. Good luck. more

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My brothers and inherited my mother’s home which stills has a mortgage in Mississippi. The...
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This is very sad. Probably you should sell the house and pay off the mortgage and whatever is left... more

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Can I move my irrevocable trust from TN to Illinois?
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Yes; there are procedures for redomesticating a trust from one state to another. Good luck. more

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Can there be two will that can be probate in Georgia My husband was the executive of his father...
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Only one Will can go through probate. The judge can decide which is the most recent one. Good luck. more

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I am reaching out for legal advice regarding a complex business situation, and I would appreciate...
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You have to tread carefully as an agreement not to compete is a contract, as you know, and if... more

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Can your brothers and sisters take a house you and your mother are on the mortgage and deed if...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. How were you and your mother listed on the... more

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I turned in a 60 day notice to vacate. I asked my property manager if I could vacate...
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Yes, definitely. If she is going to hold you to the two months' rent, then she doesn't get the keys... more

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My employer is a 3rd tier contractor working on a new building for a utilities company in FLA. We...
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You might want to get clearer on what's going on. There's no law which says "it is illegal to... more

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What can I do if my mortgage lender tries to change my mortgage payment after loan closing one year...
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You have to figure out why your payment was changed, and then see if they were allowed to under the... more

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Can a probate judge order you to appear in court and if you don’t appear, can they issue a...
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That would be very unusual but yes, a judge can do that. Good luck. more

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Where to start with business processes and when to separate it from myself?
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You have to do a better job than that explaining your situation and asking a question. Good luck. more

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I live in Texas and my twin sister recently passed away. She put me on a joint account before she...
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Please accept my condolences on the death of your sister. The only way to go forward is to file the... more

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My husband and I own our home. He has a daughter from a previous marriage. What document do I need...
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Good question. Your husband's daughter cannot claim any of your property if her father dies.... more

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Can an attorney retained to represent a deceased party's estate in probate legally choose not to...
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The lawyer for the estate is only allowed to follow instructions included in documents which have... more

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In WA State what information within a trust is a trust beneficiary entitled legally to be given by...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad. Usually a beneficiary is not entitled to see... more

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I'm inheriting my fathers non revokable trust. As I understand, only the interest earned from the...
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The taxation of trust distributions is described by the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations, and... more

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We are a screenprinting business. He is a graphic design business. People send him orders for...
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You're probably just better off forgetting about this guy and keep building your business. The... more

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My father has entered an assisted living facility on VA hospice care. He has a will, power of...
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Most always a Power of Attorney is effective as soon as it’s signed and notarized by... more

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I sold my 1996 mobile home to Platinum Homes in February of 2021. I found out weeks ago that they...
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If your name is still on the title then you still own it, so maybe you can sell it to them again,... more

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What to do if an estate is insolvent, but a claim has been filed
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Write them a letter and tell them. Good luck more

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One of the condo plans in our condo complex has an outside flight of stairs (part of the common...
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I would be harsh on this as the guy obviously knew he needed to communicate with the HOA before... more

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My father is listed as an inventor on a patent that is pending. He worked on it while at a company...
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Please accept my condolences on the death of your father. I don't know patent law, but I do know if... more

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Hi. I entered into a Pennsylvania real estate contract to buy a house. In the contract I included...
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Call up the seller and let him know what you want to do and see what he says. Good luck. more

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My family member is executor of another family member’s estate. I learned that he...
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It's fine that the executor has an assistant performing minor administrative tasks. Good luck. more

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I have a life estate with 3 children. Can I sell the property without their permission? I have...
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It depends on the exact wording of the deed which created the life estate. I know what you mean,... more

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is a Durable power of attorney,medical power of attorney and advance medical directive in texas...
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The documents are still valid, although you may have to attach an Affidavit to explain why the... more

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Would some one please settle this debate between a friend and myself. He believes that here in...
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I've never heard of felony offenses being charged without a writing, but this isn't my field of... more

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What's insurance..?
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You have to put some effort into describing your situation and what you need help with. Good luck. more

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I recently learned the my former spouse filed a fraudulent lien for 18K on a house I once owned. He...
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You have to go to the police and report this and see what they say. Good luck. more

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We were victims of a bait and switch scheme perpetrated by two international companies on the VRBO...
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This is so terrible. So many complaints about scammers and being cheated online and there’s... more

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My elderly parents sold their home this year and are now in an independent living apartment. They...
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This is a good question but too much to go into over email. "Protect their money . . ."... more

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i'm a 70’year-old smaller man. I was pushed to the ground buy a man as we were departing a...
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Yes, you can absolutely sue the person who pushed you down. However, first you say "everyone... more

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How could LawGuru be more useless to the US citizen and at the same time more useful to the PTB????...
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The website is intended to answer basic legal questions, not to advocate for you or against you.... more

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Mom died with no will in the state of Alabama. She has a house with a mortgage and a car only....
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. Yes, as the personal representative you can... more

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liability when ending a real estate contract, failure of real estate agent to explain options
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You have to provide more facts as to what's going on, and then ask a question. Good luck. more

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I am a healthy 72yo on zero drugs and recently took to living in HUD housing. The manager called me...
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If you're living in HUD housing you have to live by the terms of the lease. You can move somewhere... more

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what happens to a lawsuit if the person is dead
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Usually the estate takes over the lawsuit. Good luck. more

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mechanic repair warrant after the business sold
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You have to write about what is going on and ask a question. Good luck. more

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If a tenant commits suicide on the rental property what recourse does the property owner have?
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You can sue the estate of the deceased tenant for damages caused to you as property owner. Good... more

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My Dad died and he was taking care of his mother and her finances. she passed away one week prior...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father and grandmother. If your aunt wants to... more

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When getting evicted can they just print out a paper telling you to get out or do you have to be...
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It's actually the housing court judge who has to sign the order of eviction. How that gets served... more

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A mobile home park open to rv’s also. Is this property considered public or private ?
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It's private property but that isn't going to answer what the real question is that you have. Good... more

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My dad passed away a week ago with no living will. No life insurance and I'm his oldest child. He...
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. Yes, you need to follow the law and get... more

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We own rental properties and want to add liability protection. If you start a LLC do you have to...
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Yes, in order to achieve the intended asset protection, you have to actually transfer title of the... more

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The new president of a company sold a condo in Miami. However, after checking one of the filings of...
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You have to talk this out with the buyer and figure it out. There is no law which controls this... more

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I am receiving a settlement as an annuity. I plan on using some of the money to study in Colombia....
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I'm sure of the question you're asking. Are you worried about paying income tax to the Columbia... more


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