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The law office asked me to sign a Power of Attorney is this normal? I want to be informed for key decisions before my lawyer makes the decision and not hand over all of my power what addendum should I add to the POA if the form is required to represent me in court since I will not be able to attend... View More 
answered on May 8, 2024
Yes, it's quite common for lawyers to request a Power of Attorney (POA) in such cases, especially when clients are unable to appear in person. However, I completely understand your concerns about retaining control over key decisions. In the addendum to the POA, it's essential to specify... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
Yes, when a US citizen passes away in their country of origin, their children may have rights to their property. However, while the parent is alive, only minor children may seek maintenance for their basic needs and expenses.
The relative and I have not been on good terms for years.
The relative brought pets with her in addition to the 5 that we already had and it is creating a very unsanitary and tense situation in our home.
I have asked the relative and my wife numerous times for the relative to leave... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2019
If you are the owner of that place you can make them leave with a simple Legal Notice from a lawyer if they don't respect that legal notice you can proceed with a civil suit for ejection.
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Depositions can be taken out with the leave of the court with condition that the depositions will be brought before the court when ever needed by the court, if the case has not been disposed off. You must contact a local lawyer who will draft its application and will proceed.
The police searched my van once with my consent then I refused for the 2nd time because I didn't trust them. They told me they didn't search t&e van, they lied. They said they were going to get a search warrant yesterday. One officer told me that I can be present during the search.... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Search is always commensed before two witnesses of vacinity and in the end a list of items is prepared for the record it is not essential that the owner must be present. Laws may differ in different countries. But basic principal is same. For more details you must contact local lawyer.
Is there a way to check for a warrant without calling the PD?
answered on Sep 18, 2019
It is better to contact A local Lawyer who can bring your matter to the court, because if the the knock was for your arrest you must have been under custody. But it might be some other issue
Person may be called to police station in case when some information is needed by police with... View More
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