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Q: Should I remove wording from C&R about not applying for SSDI if an application is pending?
I am settling my Workers' Compensation claims via a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement. There's a clause in the agreement stating that "I have not applied for or intend to apply for SSDI or Medicare within the next 36 months." However, my SSDI application is pending an... View More 
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J. Grant McCreary
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answered on Jun 26, 2026
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answered on Jun 26, 2026
I agree with my colleagues. If you have already applied, that part needs to be amended. Unfortunately that also means you may need a Medicare Set Aside (MSA). Depending on amount it may not be needed to submit to CMS for approval, but defense should probably do an advisory one to submit with the... View More
Q: Can a quit claim or warranty deed transfer a family trust property solely to me?
I live in California and my husband, who has passed away, and I had a property in a trust under both our names. We both signed the original mortgage, but my husband did a loan modification only in his name, leaving me off the mortgage. I am attempting a simple assumption of the mortgage to include... View More
Douglas K. Poulin
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
I would be careful before signing or recording any deed just because the bank requested one.
If the property is currently titled in the family trust, the first question is who has authority under the trust now that your husband has passed away. A deceased person obviously cannot sign a... View More
Q: What are my legal options if the at-fault driver in my accident was uninsured?
I was involved in an accident in Wisconsin where the other driver, who was at fault, didn’t have insurance. I’m seeking advice on what steps I should take next and how a lawyer might assist me in recovering damages. What legal options do I have considering the other party was uninsured?
Frank Pasternak
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
Uninsured motorist coverage is your best option if you were injured. This is coverage you purchase on your car to protect you from those driving without any car insurance. It's some of the most important car insurance coverage you can carry. Though Wisconsin requires car insurance, there... View More
Q: What are my legal options if the at-fault driver in my accident was uninsured?
I was involved in an accident in Wisconsin where the other driver, who was at fault, didn’t have insurance. I’m seeking advice on what steps I should take next and how a lawyer might assist me in recovering damages. What legal options do I have considering the other party was uninsured?
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William Pemberton
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
If you've been in an accident with an uninsured driver, the most important thing to do is check your own auto insurance policy for Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage. This is typically the most practical path to recovering compensation for your injuries. You may also have MedPay coverage, which... View More
Q: What should I do if the court has not responded after trial in CA bankruptcy court?
I am involved in an adversary proceeding in the California Central District Bankruptcy Court. Post-trial, I filed a written offer of proof, a post-trial brief, and responded to the defendant's fraud transfer allegations. The judge only permitted me to submit a declaration with exhibits at... View More
David Luther Woodward
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
How about hiring a lawyer/ Do you have copies of the Bankruptcy Rules of Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure? Only prepare an order if the court asks you to..Most courts do their own, but I know nothing about your case, your district, your court, or your judge.
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