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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Probate for Maine on
Q: If a Parent dies after remarrying and then dies with no will before the stepparent does, do the children get any inherit

State Maine. Dad remarried. If he dies with no will before her will my siblings and I still be entitled to an inheritance or will she get everything and be able to pass it all on to her children instead since she lived longer?

This also is the situation that my mother was in when her... View More

Daniel J. Eccher
Daniel J. Eccher
answered on Sep 29, 2023

The answer to this question requires a close analysis of the facts and the law. Generally speaking, if someone remarries and then dies without a will, the new spouse would be entitled to at least part of the estate of the person who died, and his or her children by a previous relationship would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: Hello there I was pulling over by an officer for not having my license plate attached to the front of my vehicle

They towed my car, gave me a citation, but on the citation, it states that failure to attach vehicle registration plates at front and rear which is a lie because my back plate was attached. What should I do?

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Sep 29, 2023

This was a proper charge. The law states that your license plate must be attached to the front and back (both). Since it was not attached to the front of the vehicle, it violated the statute.

You have the option of going to court by requesting a trial. The police officer may not show up or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: 3 year’s probation Maryland criminal PBJ

So I was given 3 years probation plead guilty but was given a PBJ I want to close my probation early my only conditions are comply with mental health which I have been doing but I have been doing other classes also have certificates , enrolled in college, no issues on probation my probation isn’t... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Sep 28, 2023

You can always file a motion requesting that the judge terminate probation early or even request an early expungement of your criminal record. However, whether the timing and reasons in support of your request are sufficient or appropriate at this time would require more evaluation. Discuss this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Indiana on
Q: What is the difference between an Entity Authorization and a Corporate Resolution?
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answered on Sep 28, 2023

In Indiana, an Entity Authorization is a general document that specifies who can act on behalf of any business entity. A Corporate Resolution is specific to corporations and records formal decisions made by the board of directors or shareholders. Both indicate who is authorized to make decisions... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for New York on
Q: Can a doctor recode and bill insurance after receiving a denial claim?

A patient was seen as a new Medicare wellness visit but had previously had one within the year by another physician unbeknownst to the office. So the claim was denied and the Dr. Wants to recode and resubmit.

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In New York, a doctor generally can recode and resubmit a claim to insurance if the original claim was denied. However, the recoding must accurately reflect the services provided, and the practice could be subject to audit. Additionally, Medicare has specific rules and timelines for resubmitting... View More

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