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This all started at the end of October 2024. I started getting written up for anything. I never had verbal warnings first. HR was the issue. It was one lady and she just kept picking at me. I expressed my concerns to my regional manager and the owners via email. They showed her my email and the... View More 
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answered on Dec 23, 2024
I agree, the facts that you presented, appear to show retaliation against you for a protected activity, so long as the employer knew that you filed an EEOC charge.
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
If you plan on conducting any business in Tennessee, you will need to register with the secretary of State. This can be completed online.
The lawyer told me I had to fill out paper work before they would disclose any info about the probate case. The paperwork turned out to be a bond waiver. Do I sign the waiver and how can I find out info on the case and the parties involved
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
1. Don't sign or agree to anything
2. If you have family in California, call and verify
3. If yes to number 2, call the "lawyers office" and ask them for a copy pf the petition
3. Hire local counsel
My step mother died in August and her sister died 24 hours prior to her death. The daughter was the only one who has access to the Trust and has been managing the money. She was given the death certificate and claims she does not have the original will. My father has already passed and has left... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
If you are named in the will or have a legal interest in the estate, you may file a petition to admit the will to probate,
I ordered and a contract was approved by me for glass. The contract was amended by the company, as per my instructions, and "tempered glass" was added to the final invoice that was not specified. I signed and accepted the amended invoice when I picked up and paid for the glass. I found... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In general Sessions Court you can always ask for damages, but if they are not included in the contract, the Court may deny.
My father passed away, when he passed he and my step mom had matching wills. She had mental health issues and past away from dementia, prior to her death her will was changed even though she had dementia. Is the original will in effect? Does this void the will and give their family all rights to... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2023
If you were a stated beneficiary in a will that was revoked by a new will while your Mother was diagnosed with dementia, you may have standing to bring a will contest.
My father's will states that his girlfriend and her grandson can continue living in the home after his death. It also states that the house is left 50% to me and 50% to his girlfriends grandson. I live in the state of Tennessee it is start anything I can do after his death and contest it and... View More
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answered on Apr 26, 2021
File a muniment of title with the will. Change title and eject the girlfriend. The will control over anything told to the girlfriend.
Live in Tennessee.
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answered on Apr 26, 2021
You should file a probate for muniment of title to change the title in the home.
There was no abuse of any kind she amended her will several times and added and removed me each time.
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answered on Mar 26, 2021
Yes. You can claim an elective share against the estate and depending on the number of years you were married you can claim a percentage of the net estate.
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answered on Mar 2, 2021
Yes, If you are named to inherit the real property
I am looking for something to have in place to help my mom (who lives in TN) with any financial, health and/or legal issues that may arise in the present and in the future when/if she becomes incapacitated.
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answered on Feb 12, 2021
You will need a duradle power of attorney for legal. You may also need a power of attorney for health care.
In 2020, I joined a couple opening a business for a 25% share of the company. Since that decision I was working full time on the business putting in 80 hours a week average. My business partners told me their capital investment was through spending money on the business out of their personal... View More
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answered on Feb 3, 2021
Yes, but better to sue them for fraud and go for civil damages.
The owner keeps adding work but doesnt want to pay for it.
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answered on Feb 3, 2021
When you agreed to the work did you have an invoice stating what you were going to do as a contractor? You should never do work unless the other party agrees to pay.
Is there any way for me to fight for the farm?
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answered on Feb 1, 2021
You and his wife are both heirs at law - not her children.You should contact an attorney concerning the nexts steps.
he died at age 24. i raised him. had legal custody.. ofc he had no will. he has money from shares in stock coming. his mom refuses to deal with it. can i be the executor? if not how long before it would go to unclaimed property? its been a year since his death..
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answered on Dec 23, 2020
Yes - you can file an estate and request to be appointed administrator.
Her entire estate was left to me in her will. My uncle (her brother) wasn’t named at all in will. The title company helping with the closing of the home sale is insisting that even thou he isn’t listed on deed or will that he needs to sign this form.
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answered on Sep 3, 2020
First check the register of Deeds to see if the Uncle is on the Deed. If not, take the will to a Lawyer and file a petition to probate the estate. The attorney will guide you through the process.
it has been ongoing there is a settelment on the table but i dont know anything about it will i be held responsable for any monies if i dont apear i have rcvd nothing from the estate how do i defend againdt this action
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answered on May 5, 2020
You should have an attorney review the summons and complaint
Being charged ONLINE fee and ON Campus fees when the course is only ONLINE. There is no benefit graduate students have from these ON CAMPUS fees and no lecture is given ON CAMPUS due to the course being ONLINE.
CAMPUS is now closed yet graduate students still being charged for ON CAMPUS... View More
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answered on May 1, 2020
Interesting situation. While I agree completely that you should not be charged for on campus services if you are engaged in-line. It would depend on the contract between you and the university. I would first contact the Registrars office by telephone to attempt a resolution
Father was to sick to change will after DNA was taken .
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answered on Apr 25, 2020
Yes. So long as you have standing to contest the will - meaning you would have inherited if there was not a will or if you were in an earlier will. You will need an attorney to represent your interests.
heirs when I file my small estate affidavit in Rutherford county Tennessee. All I am looking to do is transfer husbands funds into my own Roth account. Technically there was no will, but I did find a handwritten, signed paper from my husband stating that all his worldly possessions were left to me.
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answered on Mar 4, 2020
The Roth account might have a beneficiary identified - Check with the institution holding the Roth account. You may not need to open a small estate
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