The answer depends on a number of additional factors. A key issue that needs to be addressed is whether the household goods were considered a probate asset, or an asset of your father's Trust. As the other attorneys have advised, the analysis is too complex for an answer on this forum. You... View More

Typically you sign a waiver before participating in those types of activities. Unless the place was grossly negligent, you probably cannot sue. I would review the documents you signed. At the end of the day you would need to sit down with an attorney for a full consultation before he or she... View More

It all depends on how title to the property is held, how your grandfather's wishes were memorialized. You need to sit down with an attorney so he or she can take a detailed look at the entire situation and provide some guidance.

Best of luck.

Unless the account was set to pay on death to a beneficiary, then the only way to access those funds is by going through the probate process. The process can be complex, although as Mr. Jaap said, there are occasions when a simplified process can be used. If you want to try doing it yourself I... View More

How an investigation proceeds is to a certain extent up to the discretion of the investigating officer. While there can certainly be arguments about partiality, if your wife witnessed the incident then she may be called upon to testify later. (Either as a defense or prosecution's witness).... View More

You need to speak with an attorney who practices landlord/tenant law.

Best of luck.

If the offense occurred in WV, then you need a WV attorney. Whether or not you have any legal defenses is a complex question and requires a detailed analysis of the entirety of the situation. In short, you need to find a way to obtain an attorney. Maybe readdress your financial situation with... View More

You're walking a fine line here. Ohio Medicaid presumes that transfers to family members are "improper" under the Medicaid rules. The burden is on you to prove otherwise.

Issue 1: Could Medicaid put a lien on the house? - It depends on how title to the home is held. If... View More

SSI works differently than the Medicaid program. While the federal government has mandated that state Medicaid programs are to seek reimbursement from the estate of a deceased under certain circumstances, it does not extend to SSI benefits. That being said, if an overpayment was made by SSI to... View More

Look to the terms of your lease agreement. As long as he complies with his legal obligations then it doesn't matter what his subsequent plans for the property are. The landlord is the owner and can do what he wants with the property.

You need to open up a probate estate in order to be appointed the administrator of your father's estate. This will need to be done in the county where your father lived when he passed away. Each county has local rules and forms that are needed in doing this.

If you are trying to... View More

"Can I sue a Dr for telling me I'm a burden and that I have too many issues?" - No, that does not support a lawsuit.

You can sit down with a medical malpractice attorney to review his care and treatment and see if he was negligent. If you failed to abide by his orders and... View More

You need to sit down with an attorney in your area so he or she can take a detailed look at your situation. This issue is going to be to involved for an answer on this forum.

Yes, that is still happening.

You may not be able to avoid bankruptcy, that's what it's there for. You can contact the credit card companies to see if they would be willing to work with you. Otherwise, a debt consolidation service may also be of assistance.

Best of luck.

Unless she is under a Guardianship/mental disability, you can't. When a person turns 18 the parent has no legal right to require their return. I suggest reaching out and trying to improve the relationship if you want to see her again.

What do you mean by trusted? If you are performing case law research, this is complex task even for many attorneys. One of the main things to be cognizant of is that laws change, and legal precedent gets overruled all the time. Law libraries can give you a starting point, but their materials are... View More

The question is more complex than you think. If you are trying to avoid hiring an attorney you will need to review the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, and Ohio Rules of Evidence. (links below) You can also go into your local law library to review legal treatises on the topic.

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The analysis is too complex for this forum. You need to sit down with a family law attorney in your area to discuss the entirety of the situation in detail.

Best of luck.

Tough to say without the full picture. It's common for police to seize the contraband but wait until the lab results come back to formally file charges. Keep in mind that you have the right to remain silent.

Best of luck.