If I am removed from a will due to a codicil but I am mentioned in a application for letters testamentary, will I receive what is stated or will I have to fight the codicil?
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
If the Codicil is admitted to Probate, then it modifies the Probated Will. If you have interpreted it correctly, then you receive nothing. But Codicils have to be drafted and executed properly, so you may wish to contest the Codicil. Hire a MO attorney to look at the Probate file.
mother recently passed and left home to 4 siblings and executor is not sharing any info on insurance
answered on Apr 17, 2024
If one co-executor of a trust isn't sharing information, the other co-executor still has rights to access that information. In this case, if the executor isn't sharing details about insurance on a home left to four siblings after their mother's passing, the other co-executor can... View More 
My children were stolen from me, turned against me, abused, coerced, kept from me, and my youngest was even put out at 9yrs old after being mistreated and now from PA my sister has filed for child support when my children can just come back. How do I stop her.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm so sorry you are going through this incredibly difficult situation with your children. Dealing with custody issues, alienation from your kids, and now a child support case on top of that must be overwhelming and painful.
A few thoughts on your legal options to try to stop the... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In a typical landlord-tenant situation, the responsibility for paying for a broken window depends on several factors:
1. Lease agreement: Check your lease agreement to see if it specifies who is responsible for repairs due to damage caused by third parties.
2. Renters insurance: If... View More
To my spine it doesn't work stopped working when it started moving keep calling leaving messages finally got a hold of Dr. Scott's office he won't take it out until my A1C is 8 or under didn't need it to be that way when he put it in
answered on Apr 15, 2024
If you have doubts on the advice the doctor is giving you, seek out a second opinion.
As to the moving of the device, if it moved due to a breach of the standard of care, there may be a case. Not all bad results are malpractice. Additionally, the nature and extent of your harm due to any... View More
My mom is mentally abusive and has told me if i leave she will call the cops and they will pick me up and put me in juvee My mom has made sure it is impossible for me to get emancipated.
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
I'm sorry you're dealing with an abusive situation at home. That must be very difficult. Since you are under 18, legally you are still considered a minor and your parents have custody over you. If you leave home without permission, your mother could report you as a runaway and the police... View More
The judge said manifest injustice does not apply to felonies because there’s a 180 day time limit, but misdemeanors have no time frame which is why he was able to set aside the Sexual Misconduct conviction.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
I understand you're looking for information on how to have a Failure to Register charge removed after having a misdemeanor Sexual Misconduct conviction set aside in Missouri. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Setting aside a conviction is different from having it expunged or... View More
The director of a nonprofit preschool organization was given scholarship funds by a business sponsor intended for a low income student to pay their tuition. She, instead, kept these scholarships and used them for other purposes (the purposes she used them for have not been made known). She kept... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
Yes, a preschool director who misuses scholarship funds intended for a low-income student can potentially be charged with fraud in Missouri. This situation may constitute fraud because:
1. The director was entrusted with the scholarship funds for a specific purpose (to pay the tuition of a... View More
Witnesses told him that it was me they seen leaving the accident, but I was not in the accident. I was actually signing my kids in school late that morning. At the time they say the accident occurred. They gave me three citations failure to register my motor vehicle failure to maintain insurance,... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
You can hire a traffic law attorney to represent you for your 3 tickets. You will need to provide proof of insurance, and proof that the damages have been paid for. Depending on which court this is being prosecuted in, how bad your driving record is, and much the damage to the victim's vehicle... View More
My husband has had his son in his care for his whole life. He had filed for custody and was sent to mediation. The mediator made him feel bad for not letting his birth mom see the child. He agreed to 50/50 custody, but the mom never signed the papers
Fast forward two months she sent him... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2024
Mediation itself is typically not binding unless the parties involved reach a mutually agreed-upon settlement that is then documented in a binding agreement and submitted to the Court. One of the tenants of mediation is the understanding that the parties may speak to individual counsel after... View More
Also, the difference between beneficiary and TOD?
answered on Apr 5, 2024
In Missouri, having a will does not allow your heirs to avoid probate court. However, there are strategies to minimize the probate process or bypass it altogether for certain assets. Here are some considerations specific to Missouri:
Small Estate Affidavit: Missouri offers a simplified... View More
When I was interviewed for this job, I was told this will be work from home. This is one of the two reasons why I took this job. (The other was the pay rate) I was told I would have to work 2 days in the office per week, starting out to operate a laser engraver. It's now been two years and... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
You can ask, but as an at-will employee, either party can change the terms of employment at any time. The other party can then accept or reject those terms. In other words, the employer doesn't have to agree to let you work from home.
Myself, my fiancé, and daughter live in a 2 bed 1bath. My landlord came in and was screaming how my house is “filthy” and like a “landfill”. My house is cluttered with baby toys and bouncers and the floor has a tummy time mat. However there is not any health hazards like mold or mildew.... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Generally, a landlord cannot evict a tenant for having a "messy" or cluttered house, as long as the clutter does not violate the lease agreement, local health codes, or other laws. Clutter from baby items like toys, bouncers, and tummy time mats would not typically be grounds for... View More
Hi, I'm late on my rent and my landlord sent me an email today saying that my case was being sent to an attorney to start eviction. She sent me a 3 day notice on last Friday. I thought that the 3 days started the day after the notice was sent and did not include weekends. Her email stated that... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
It is not typical for a landlord to demand the next month's rent in advance to stop an eviction process, but it may be within their rights depending on your lease agreement and local laws.
Here are a few things to consider:
1. Check your lease agreement to see if there are any... View More
I've never heard of this being a thing, but the doctor sounded so certain. I'm on Medicaid through Missouri. I don't see them refusing the insurance bill
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
When you leave a hospital against medical advice (AMA), there can indeed be financial and health repercussions. Your doctor's warning stems from the concern that insurance providers, including Medicaid, may not cover the costs of a hospital stay if the discharge is AMA. This policy is intended... View More
Must I appear in court . I expect a default decision against me .
I don't believe that a credit card company can make me pay them.
Am I correct .
Do you have any additional advice ?
Thank You so very much for your help .
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
If you've been served to appear in court by a credit card company, it's important to take the notice seriously, regardless of your current financial situation or beliefs about the debt's enforceability. Ignoring a court summons can lead to a default judgment against you, which could... View More
Please advise , do I have to appear in court . I already know that the credit card company will win this default decision .
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
If you're dealing with a situation where a credit card company is taking legal action against you, it's important to understand your rights and options. Social Security Disability (SSD) and Social Security (SS) benefits are generally protected from garnishment for credit card debts.... View More
I need to know , first , do I have to appear in court . Then what options does this credit card company have after getting a default decision ?
answered on Mar 27, 2024
When you are served with a lawsuit in, other than small claims, you must file a response, such as a motion to dismiss or an answer with affirmative defenses. Failure to do so will cause you to lose the case and a judgment be entered against you.
Once a judgment is entered, bank accounts... View More
I need to know , first , do I have to appear in court . Then what options does this credit card company have after getting a default decision ?
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
If a credit card company is moving towards obtaining a default judgment against you, it typically means they've sued for unpaid debts and you haven't responded to the lawsuit. In such a scenario, your presence in court isn't necessary for the default judgment to be passed. However,... View More
I expect to loose this case , but , I don't believe that a credit card company can take any of my social security money.
Should I appear in court ?
answered on Mar 27, 2024
You can to present and defenses and work to limit the amount of the judgment. When you are served with a lawsuit in, other than small claims, you must file a response, such as a motion to dismiss or an answer with affirmative defenses. Failure to do so will cause you to lose the case and a... View More
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