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I have been in the US for the past two years as a J1 research scholar. My research program has ended last month (end date is April 27th on my DS2019,) and I was not able to extend it. I have filed form I-539 to apply for a visa change to B2, as I need to attend some conferences in... Read more »
answered on May 15, 2023
You need to show that you have enough financial resources to pay for your living expenses while you’re in visitor status. This would include bank statements showing how much savings you have or brokerage statements showing securities like stocks bonds or crypto that can be liquidated to pay for... Read more »
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I have been in the US for the past two years as a J1 research scholar. My research program has ended last month (end date is April 27th on my DS2019,) and I was not able to extend it. I have filed form I-539 to apply for a visa change to B2, as I need to attend some conferences in... Read more »
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answered on May 16, 2023
When applying for a change of status from J1 to B2 using Form I-539, you will need to include supporting documents to strengthen your application. Here are some suggested documents to include:
Cover letter: Write a brief cover letter explaining the purpose of your application, your current... Read more »
I am a foreign citizen, living in Greece and 35 years old. My parents currently live in US as permanent residents, since my brother petitioned I130 for them. My parents have submitted I130 for me, but the case would take 7-8 years until I get my green card and move in the US. In the case that I... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
Overstaying a tourist visa or violating the terms of a student visa by staying in the US after it has expired may negatively impact your I130 visa application. It is important to follow the terms and conditions of your visa and immigration laws in order to avoid any legal issues that could harm... Read more »
answered on Apr 25, 2023
No there is not.
However, keep in mind that in the event the state of Connecticut may have a lien for medicaid benefits against your wife's assets, they may be able to confiscate whatever you give her. This holds true for any other creditors who may have claim to your wife's... Read more »
He was not on Title 19 at death but was at one time. Would the state just take the money?
answered on Apr 14, 2023
If the account is under $40,000 then you can file with the probate court in the district where he lived a simplified estate intestate. Intestate means the estate passes by statute instead of a will. The statute explains who in the bloodline will inherit.
If the account is over $40,000,... Read more »
Lawyer for Trustee, took possession of funds from Buyers' of Trust real estate in name as Trustee. Deposited the funds that were property of the Irrevocable Trust, into lawyer's IOLTA account, then disbursed funds from IOLTA account to Trust beneficiaries to settle and close the Trust.
answered on Apr 10, 2023
Why are you concerned about the IRS? If you are beneficiary, the trust distributions should have already had tax paid on them before you got the property. You are not the fiduciary or trustee. The execution of a trust can occur in many ways, and it sounds like it was simply rendered... Read more »
Detective said his walk was similar to the person in the video who was completely covered. A detective who new him 10 yes ago said he recognized him by his walk is this legal and can it hold up in court
answered on Apr 5, 2023
If the only evidence against your boyfriend is an identification of your boyfriend's "walk," then I don't see the case holding up in court. If he was arrested with a warrant, however, then a judge has already made a finding that there is probable cause to charge him; and there... Read more »
there is a contempt motion filled on me there is an agreement that has been closed in 2022 but my kids mom filled a motion and i feel I need representation because she has an attorney
answered on Apr 3, 2023
You should search in Justia's online directory by clicking the "Find a Lawyer" button for an attorney who practices Family Law and/or Child Custody in or near the county where the motion has been filed, and then review the attorney's profile to determine if the attorney offers... Read more »
Mother passed and left various small things to a few people in the will (TV, Furniture, land, etc). After the list of specific items, there is a paragraph that states "I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my property and estate, both real and personal, of... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Yes. You and your brother are the named beneficiaries of what is called the "residuary estate." After all expenses of probate, and after any claims against the estate are paid, the two of you will split the remainder. Near the end of the the probate process, the executor will need to... Read more »
If someone asks to have two specific file types: .mp3 and .doc, to be recovered from a broken hard drive and is later arrested for the discovery child pornagraphy, would that be considered a violation privacy by the vendor performing the recovery? The only files to search and recover should be... Read more »
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It might be a violation of privacy, but it is no basis to exclude the evidence in a criminal case that may result from the vendor reporting such images to law enforcement. You can only suppress evidence that is obtained through an illegal search BY A STATE ACTOR. The Constitution essentially... Read more »
My brother who had power of attorney and signs on my Dad's accounts prior to his death "just so happened" to be the sole beneficiary on both "passbook savings" accounts, checking accounts. He already distributed that money prior to first scheduled probate hearing without my... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
It is difficult to get a probate court to exercise jurisdiction over accounts passing by way of beneficiary designation. Such assets are technically "non-probate" assets. A separate action can, however, be brought in Superior Court for undue influence or lack of capacity in transferring... Read more »
Ok so if my dad dies and he has no written will but my name is on the house and the bank account with his does it have to go through probate for my siblings
answered on Mar 2, 2023
The house:
So long as the deed to the house indicates that the house is in joint names with rights of survivorship then the house would go to you upon his death. No probate is needed. If the house is in joint names, but is not in survivorship, then his share goes to his heirs which would... Read more »
Ok so if my dad dies and he has no written will but my name is on the house and the bank account with his does it have to go through probate for my siblings
answered on Mar 2, 2023
Joint accounts and real estate held jointly in survivorship do not require CT probate.
However, an estate tax return is due 6 months from date of death, but that is a different issue (See Form 706NT (nontaxable estate) and Form 706 (taxable estate).
I am in the process of renewing my EAD/Parole(I-765 &I-131) . My eligibility category is c9(pending I-485 AOS, Indian Citizen)
On the I-765 form in Part 2 line 24 and 25 there is a question about my immigration status
24.Immigration Status at Your Last Arrival (for example, B-2... Read more »
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Based on the information you provided, you should write "pending I-485 AOS" for both line 24 and line 25. "DA" typically refers to "deferred inspection," which means that your immigration status was not officially determined when you arrived in the U.S. However, since... Read more »
Her will is in probate. We have no interest in keeping our half, we just want our monetary share. Once probate is settled, can we force a sale from whomever the probate court designates as the other half owner? And how do we do that? Should we notify the probate court before the probate case is... Read more »
answered on Feb 13, 2023
If the house is not sold during the probate administration (which sometimes happens in order to pay debts and expenses), then hire an attorney to help you file a partition action against the other co-owners. Most likely the property cannot be divided (partitioned) and the court will order that it... Read more »
I am a Canadian citizen married to an American citizen and I came with a B-2 Visa wanted to change my status to permanent residence under marriage but my lawyer told me not to file the I-130 form as I was already in the states and told me just to file the I-485 which was denied on December 6. What... Read more »
answered on Jan 9, 2023
In order to obtain a green card or immigrant visa through your U.S. citizen spouse, whether you are in or outside of the United States, you either need an approved I-130 petition or must file the I-130 petition concurrently with the Form I-485. The I-130 petition is to reserve your immigrant visa... Read more »
To his home he bought in Puerto Rico.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
For Puerto Rico property you would have to pursue probate in Puerto Rico using a Puerto Rico attorney.
Typically this is called ancillary probate, which would follow any probate started in CT for CT assets.
Even if there is no CT probate, you would have to speak with a Puerto Rico... Read more »
To his home he bought in Puerto Rico.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
Your mother, if she was married to your father, would typically file a petition to be appointed as "Administrator" of your father's estate. This is done at the probate court for the town where your father resided at the time of death. A death certificate is required, as well as the... Read more »
Basically i was cautioned to proceed carefully, threatening my relationship with my child
answered on Dec 21, 2022
No! The only authority to dictate how you contact your ex is a court order. Does the court order/judgment have any special terms or conditions? If not, then you are free to contact her as needed. It's called "co-parenting."
If I file a claim, can the housing authoritie make me leave or raise my rent.
answered on Nov 18, 2022
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. And if public entities are involved, it's possible there could be notice of claim issues that require prompt filing action. Your best option is probably to reach out to Connecticut personal injury attorneys... Read more »
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