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answered on Jul 16, 2011
You probably should see a probate attorney to open an estate for the last to die of your parents, so that proper title can issue to you and your siblings and then you can have a quitclaim. Otherwise it will be difficult to market the home down the line.
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
Each case is different so there really is no percentage not any way of knowing how much time a grand jury will take to evaluate the evidence and return an indictment.
I am 60 years old. Am I eligible for his social security benefits and pension.
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
You are entitled to social security benefits. You would have to contact the adminstrator of the pension to detemine whether you are entitled to any benefits.
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
The date of filing is the same. There is no requirment that you hire new counsel. However, if the change is to a different county and your lawyer is now farther form the courthouse and charges for travel time, you may want to consider doing so.
Just received one of those pesky letter
trying to file motion to quash, but, not sure if I need to include my legal name and address as it will mute the point of being Does. Should I send separate cover letter to the court within the filling with the information for correspondes with court only?
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
The courts require names and adresses on all pleadings other than special cricumstances.
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
Contact the attorney for the class.
Or can I just mail the response to opposing counsel and go to the hearing with copies of the response for the judge
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
File, send copies to opposing counsel and if the court permits, provie a courtey copy to the judge ahead of time.
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
One possible option is to petition the court for guardianship.- if there is not a properly executed power of attorney.
We both signed an divorce agreement stating that if anyone of us will travel to Costa Rica for vacations the other parent has to be communicated in advance so he/she can travel as well and still enjoying his/her parenting time with baby in Costa Rica. She made the plans last minute and I can not go... View More 
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answered on Jul 20, 2011
Practically speaking, you will not be able to prevent her from leaving on such short notice. This is not the type of concern that the court will consider an emergency and most court dockets are too busy to obtain a regualr hearing date. You are entitled to makeup time and may be able to have her... View More
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
I am guessing that you mean how many days to file an appeal. The general rule is 30 days from a court finding on an interlocutory appeal, or 30 days from a final order.
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
Yes. Although, generally, it is better to have an independent person who one can call as a witness if necessary.
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
Many people file bankruptcies without a lawyer. Less in recent years since bankruptcy reform in October of 2005. The answer really depends on your ability to understand and follow law and instructions, how complicated your financial situation is and what you hope to accomplish.
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
You would have to check the local ordinances where you intend to live.
It also would depend to an extent on how well equipped the camper is.
What is a realistic settlement offer both realistic for me and the debt collector? I have no idea what to do! Last payment made 08/08 Chase was the original debt holder
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
Without knowing more facts, it is hard to say. I have had situations where 25% was accepted, 50%/ 2/3rds if in lump sum payments. Other times, these have not been accepted. Sometimes a large payment and a payment plan works. Good luck.
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
Hire counsel, pen an estate. Have yourself appointed as perosnal representative and issue supbpoenas, or have a lawyer send a demand that the will be produced.
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
You can look up the municpal code and ordinances for Antioch and find out. Many towns have their codes and ordinances available online. If Antioch does not, usually the local library will have it. The municipal clerk will have a copy.
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answered on Jul 11, 2011
the stautes are silent and there is not case law that I am aware of. However, the form provided by the state requires information concerning the baby's birth, so I suspect not.
Left condo unit last march 2010, in a sinking ship (other foreclosures, bankruptcy, huge special assessments) tried to speed up the foreclosure by initiating leaving the unit. told by the bank in june 2010 the unit was in foreclosure and to contact their legal representation. in august 2010, sent... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2011
It sounds like there is little to be done at this point based on your actions to date. You will be responsible for any excess beyond the foreclosure sale amount absent a forgivenss of the debt. If there is forgiveness,you will receive a 1099 and may ahve some tax liabilty. Since they accepted the... View More
He made threats for me to leave the home, then found he had a girlfriend. He made me leave 2 weeks before christmas so she could stay at our home. I would honestly like to know if i would be able to make him sell the home or something ?? What can i do ? Anything? we have been married 11yrs Sept 1.... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2011
Absent a prenuptial agreement, most property, whether in his name or yours, or obtained during or even before the marriage is considered marital property absent a few exceptions such as inheritance. There is a presumption that there should be a 50/50 split. That presumption can be rebutted. In... View More
US Bank sent five brothers company to landlord property having no title while in foreclosure and had tenant locked out without prior notice and said agent told police to arrest for trespass as US BANK was the owner although all public records and court case show that landlord is still the owner of... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2011
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