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My Mom is the trustee and recipient of the contents of the trust. I am trying to help her get that deed recorded so the property can be put into her name.
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
It is not too late to record a deed even after the grantor, in this case, your grandfather, has passed away, especially if the deed was executed (signed and notarized) properly while he was alive. Since your mother is the trustee and beneficiary of the trust, she has the authority to record the... View More 
For the first four years of my daughters life, I was told she was not mine. then her mother said that she was mine and she filed for child support so I had a paternity test done and found out she was in fact my child I have no problem paying child support but I have sensed moved from Arizona to... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
As a father who pays child support and has been confirmed as the biological parent through a paternity test, you have rights to seek custody or visitation of your child in Alabama. Your financial support does not directly determine your custody rights, but demonstrating a willingness to support... View More
I’ve never been in trouble since. And I served my probation.
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Tennessee, obtaining an insurance license with a non-violent, non-drug related felony conviction from 2013 is possible but involves several steps. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, which oversees licensing, considers each application on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with... View More
We were quit deeded land before my step- dad died, ( he was never legally married to my mom) we found out after he died he was paying 50 dollars a month towards a 70k debt of back Child support for 2 kids he was never involved with, he didnt have any custody of them ever. Both the children are... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
Back child support debt does not automatically go away when someone passes away. The obligation to pay back child support can still be claimed against the deceased's estate. Since the children are adults now, the back child support remains a debt of the estate. If the land was quitclaimed to... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
If you booked a trip with a travel agency that has since shut down and your trip never occurred, you may have grounds to sue for a refund. However, the success of such a lawsuit depends on various factors, including the terms of the contract you had with the travel agency, the reason for the... View More
I’m going to jail ?
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
If you fail to appear in court for a traffic or DUI/DWI case in Missouri because you are unable to afford travel to another state, this can lead to serious consequences, including the issuance of a warrant for your arrest. However, going to jail is not automatic upon failing to appeal or appear; it... View More
Repayment for the remodeling done on house for it to sale. I want reimbursement and have receipts
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Georgia, charging $1,500 to draft a demand letter to an ex-husband for money owed from the sale of a house, specifically for reimbursement of remodeling expenses, can be considered reasonable depending on several factors. These factors include the complexity of the case, the amount of money... View More
The judge told them to remove my daughter from the eviction case. I was then given another court date I signed a stipulation. They didn't remove my daughter. And now are requesting a judgement for possession be granted against her.
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Colorado, if you were evicted and filed a motion to stay that was granted, but your 4-year-old daughter was also named in the eviction proceedings, and despite a judge's order to remove her from the case, the landlord or their representatives have not complied and are seeking a judgment for... View More
Will that states he gives everything to my grandma. Do we still need to probate his will if there’s only one estate?
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
Even if your grandfather's will only leaves everything to your grandmother, and she has since passed, it's still advisable to probate your grandfather's will. Probating his will can ensure that his assets were legally transferred to your grandmother, which can then be properly... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In South Dakota, it is generally legal to record your own telephone conversations if you are one of the parties involved in the call. South Dakota law follows the federal wiretapping statute, which is a "one-party consent" law. This means that at least one party involved in the... View More
But the neighbor could not produce tje original. But I was told by attorney the he did the new will and that will was valid even though no original was produced! So I walked away leaving her his estate. Now almost a year later she has filed criminal charges against me saying I stole her original... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Louisiana, the situation you describe involves complex issues of probate law and potential criminal charges. If a new will was mentioned but the original could not be produced, and an attorney advised that this new will was valid despite the absence of the original document, the legal basis for... View More
Went to my first court date late January and the judge gave me until April to show an insurance policy under my name. 1 week later I got pulled over again with no insurance and have another court date before April. What can I do?
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
Facing a second charge for driving without insurance before the deadline to present proof of insurance complicates your situation. In Texas, driving without insurance is taken seriously and can result in fines, surcharges, and potentially even license suspension. For your upcoming court date,... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Ohio, if your charges have been expunged, you may have the opportunity to restore your gun rights. Expungement, or sealing of a criminal record, can effectively remove the conviction from your public record, which might otherwise disqualify you from possessing firearms. However, the process for... View More
My manager told one employee that we wished it was me that made the mistake so he could fire me so instead he suspended me for 5 days no pay but nothing to the employee that made the mistake.
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Kentucky, if you are suspended for another employee's mistake with no action taken against the employee who actually made the mistake, especially if there's an expressed wish by the manager that you had made the mistake for the purpose of firing you, this could potentially be... View More
If court would dismiss defendants against whom entry of discmissal was filed - on court's own motion - what could be result of hearing to show cause regarding proof of service? Filer of the dismissal did not have a chance to serve filed dismissal.
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In California, if the court schedules a hearing to show cause regarding proof of service, particularly in a scenario where the filer of a dismissal has not yet served the filed dismissal on the defendants, the result of this hearing could vary. The court may seek to verify whether all parties have... View More
February 9th now I have to have surgery and I can no longer work cuz I know is my disability with no source of income my pain my suffering. Slip and fall hospital
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In California, you generally have up to three years from the date of the injury or one year after you discover, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the injury, whichever occurs first, to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, including cases against hospitals. This... View More
I had mail arriving through FedEx; it was going to arrive the other day, but my apartment management informed the delivery driver that I was no longer a resident of the community. This caused them to RTS my mail and cause a check that I needed to be delayed. I have not been served a summons or an... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In California, if you have not been legally evicted through the court process and have not been served with an unlawful detainer notice, your landlord does not have the right to treat you as a non-resident or interfere with your mail delivery. Redirecting your mail and denying access to community... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Pennsylvania, when both partners of a partnership die, their respective estates are responsible for handling their interests in the partnership, including the dissolution and sale of partnership property. The process typically involves the executors or administrators of the deceased... View More
I found my dad in 2019 through 23 and me. He and I built a lovely relationship for four years before his death and he acknowledged me as his kin. He had no other children. He did establish A Will in 2016 leaving it for his two sisters. Unfortunately he did not update his Will to include me before... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Indiana, if your father did not update his will to include you before his death but acknowledged you as his child, you may have rights under the state's intestacy laws, which come into play when someone dies without a will or without including an heir in their will. Since your father had no... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Louisiana, child support may be temporarily paused during a modification request to allow the court time to review the current financial situations of both parents and to ensure that the new child support amount reflects any changes in income, including commissions. For parents with... View More
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