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Q: What is the risk of deportation for filing adjustment of status on ESTA?
I am visiting my U.S. husband in Florida on my ESTA and intend to return to my home country, where I have a job and home. We have not filed for a CR1 visa yet, as we were unsure where to settle. However, facing the prospect of being apart depresses us, and we wish to file for adjustment of status.... View More 
Lidice Samper
answered on Oct 16, 2026
answered on Oct 16, 2026
I am sorry you are facing the prospect of time apart from your husband while you decide what to do. As the spouse of a U.S. citizen, you are an immediate relative, and immediate relatives who entered on ESTA can generally apply for adjustment of status, but the key issue is the intent you had at... View More
Q: How to get power of attorney for sister in Iowa long-term care?
I want to obtain a power of attorney in Iowa for my sister, who is in a long-term care home. Her cognitive memory is starting to decline, and she's running out of money. I need the power of attorney to help manage her finances, specifically to access funds from her annuities. How can I proceed... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2026
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The first question is whether your sister still understands what a power of attorney does and wants to appoint you. Some memory loss does not necessarily prevent her from signing one, but she needs sufficient understanding when she signs. You cannot obtain a power of attorney for her without her... View More
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Q: What rights do I have as a POA to obtain documents and prevent liabilities for a coerced guarantor in Florida?
I am the power of attorney for a family member who has dementia and resides in Arizona. Recently, I was informed that he is listed as a guarantor for an apartment lease in Florida. I discovered this on September 11, 2026. The apartment management has questioned the validity of the original POA... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 16, 2026
answered on Oct 16, 2026
Learning of a lease guaranty that your relative never knew about, while the property manager withholds the documents, is worrying, and you are right to demand them in writing. Fla. Stat. 709.2120(2) provides that a third person may not require an additional or different form of power of attorney... View More
Q: How can elderly parents regain ownership of a home transferred unknowingly in Florida?
I'm seeking advice on behalf of my elderly parents who unknowingly signed documents transferring ownership of their Florida home to one of their children through a quick sale. They did not fully understand what they were signing, raising concerns about the validity of their consent. Other... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 16, 2026
answered on Oct 16, 2026
The first question is whether your parents understood and voluntarily agreed to the transfer, because a deed signed without understanding, under pressure, or through undue influence may be challenged. Fla. Stat. 825.1035 creates a cause of action for an injunction for protection against... View More
Q: Can an unlicensed roofer be sued for unsatisfactory work in Florida?
I'm an unlicensed roofer, and a homeowner, fully aware of my unlicensed status, is now trying to sue me, claiming I didn't complete the work correctly. We didn't have a formal written agreement; all our arrangements were made through text messages. He paid me via Zelle. How should I... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 16, 2026
answered on Oct 16, 2026
Being sued over work done without a written contract is a real concern, and the lack of a license adds a separate layer. Fla. Stat. 489.128(1) makes contracts entered into by an unlicensed contractor unenforceable by the unlicensed contractor, which generally prevents you from suing to collect... View More
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