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The paper road is woods and swamp, not even a path or dirt road exists. It probably could not be made into a road because of water table. It was platted over 70 years ago. Does the town own the land or just hold a ROW for the property? The other roads in the neighborhood are paved and maintained... View More 
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answered on Sep 3, 2022
A paper road remains the town's property even if the town does nothing with it. The town does not have to build a road on it in order to keep it as a paper road. The town retains the option to build a road on the area of the paper road at any time in the future.
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answered on Jun 9, 2022
Yes, it is true that in Rhode Island the plaintiff's initial complaint that is filed in court should not request a specific dollar amount for personal injuries. But, the plaintiff can ask the defendant or the insurance company for a specific dollar amount in out of court settlement... View More
We keep the areas clean, there is nothing she would need access to for any other unit in either area, the lease doesn't state anything about it, we store our eBay store items that we sell in the areas and don't want anyone to have access to these items
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answered on Jun 8, 2022
Yes, you have to give the landlord a key to the storage room and garage that you are renting from the landlord. Your landlord has a right of access to all areas of the landlord's property that you are renting, and can enter any area on reasonable notice to you.
My parents are selling me a $450,000 house for $250,000. And they want to make sure the value they gift me stays in my name. I do not believe it would be fair to retain the whole house as personal property as I would be bringing $250,000 of debt into the marriage.
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answered on Jun 8, 2022
Yes, you and your future spouse can get a prenup that says that the gifted portion of the real estate equity shall be allocated to you in the event of divorce. A prenup can allocate your property in any way that the two of you agree upon, within reason.
No citations were issued, however, the other driver's insurer accepted liability. The other driver was a 17 year old boy. Now, It appears that my medical costs may exceed the liability portion of the other driver's parents' policy. If my costs do exceed that limit, how do I obtain... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2022
Yes, you should contact your own motor vehicle insurance company and discuss with them your underinsured motorist insurance. If there is money under your policy to pay for the amounts beyond the limits of the other driver's policy, then you are fortunate to have those benefits. Although you... View More
There were no witnesses. The cop said hit and run and uninsured motorist on report. But the insurance company said I must prove the unknown person had no insurance!
Is that true in RI?
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answered on Mar 22, 2022
No, that isn't true. Your uninsured motorist coverage under your motor vehicle insurance policy covers a hit and run as an uninsured motorist claim. You do not have to prove that the unknown person had no insurance.
My mom recently passed away. She did have a Will. My step father is refusing to share her Will with her children. I know there's certain things that belonged to my mom that she inherited from my grandmother that was to be passed along to me when my mom passed. My step father denied me seeing... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2022
You can petition in the probate court of the city or town where your mother lived, and demand the production of the will. Your stepfather would be court-ordered to produce it.
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answered on Mar 2, 2022
No, you do not have to retain the real estate until the case is done, but there are some things you should do before you sell it. You do need to gather your evidence while it is still fresh, and give the contractor the opportunity to do the same.
First, hire a registered contractor to look... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2022
Rights of redemption usually refers to a municipal tax sale. The property may have been sold at tax sale and if so then you have a limited period of time to redeem it, by paying off the debt to the person who bought it at tax sale. There are deadlines stated in the notices that you receive. If you... View More
Why is my driveway the easement?
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answered on Jan 16, 2022
Your driveway may be the easement by past agreement. If there is a recorded document that gave the back property an easement across your driveway then that would explain it. The easement passes from owner to owner, and whoever owns the back property holds the easement, has the right. It "runs... View More
One of my brothers is considering buying the house. We will naturally charge him a lot less than the appraised price. Does the mortgage go with the house or are we responsible for paying it off before we sell it to him?
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answered on Jan 16, 2022
Yes, the mortgage goes with the house. He needs to get a mortgage to pay off the existing mortgage plus whatever additional value you and he decide upon as part of your purchase price. And, whoever of you is living at the house now ought to pay the mortgage and insurance for the time being.
The lane was right turn only, with no traffic coming from traffic on the opposite side. The lane was marked at least 100 feet before turn. Front driver stops short. Meant to go straight, but there was no way to go straight in the lane they were in. No turn signals.
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answered on Dec 31, 2021
If in a rear end collision the front driver was going in reverse then the front driver might be liable.
Lifespan. You can’t even see your match money in your statements they hide it.
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answered on Dec 29, 2021
Every retirement plan is governed by plan documents. Those documents are summarized by a Summary Plan Description. HR can give you the summary plan description. Also, every retirement plan has a Plan Administrator. Make a request to the Plan Administrator identified in the Summary Plan Description... View More
From when my son was a minor
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answered on Dec 29, 2021
There is a website called the Rhode Island Public Portal that you can use to confirm what they are saying. Maybe when you search you will find the case. Also, if you have any paperwork that has the case number, that would help to identify the case.
My 90 year old dad recently lost his wife of 30 years. When he married her, he moved into her house which was in her name. He has contributed to this house for the 30 years he has lived in it. Deceased wifes children have told him that nothing in the house belongs to him and he is entitled to... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2021
No, they are wrong. He has certain rights to the house and its contents. He also has the right to claim a share of anything else, including a share of any money.
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answered on Dec 3, 2021
If the contract states a time of payment, then you can sue at any time after the due date. If there is no due date, then you can sue after a reasonable amount of time has passed. After a reasonable amount of time has passed and no payment, a common practice is to send a second notice. Usually you... View More
The home has been in the family for multiple generations and we are not certain his current wife is in this long term and want to be certain if we sign it over she can't get it if they divorce.
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answered on Dec 3, 2021
The life estate might provide some protection. A trust might provide more, especially during your life. But, at some point in the future, if he and she are living there and you have passed on, then he will probably own the property outright. It would be hard at that point for him to prevent her... View More
This collection agency has been doing this to me over and over. I'm on disability and can't afford this and I can't handle the stress.
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answered on Sep 21, 2021
Usually you cannot be sued on a credit card debt that is older than ten years. Also, recipients of Social Security Disability are usually not subject to collection. If all you have is disability benefits, then the collection agency or law firm cannot take your money. If you explain that you are on... View More
We are common law married. We've lived in the house for over 10 years.
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answered on Aug 30, 2021
If you are an owner with your parents in a joint tenancy with rights of survivorship then your husband can claim a right to equitable distribution of some of the equity in the house. That means money. He can’t claim ownership.
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