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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Alaska on
Q: How do I handle the mortgage co. for house in Alaska? See more info.

My father and stepmom have a house in Fairbanks but moved in with me in Nevada in 2021. He passed away 9/2024 in Nevada but did a quit claim deed to my sister in 2022, even though he still has a mortgage on the house. I don't believe stepmom is on the mortgage, just the previous deed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Alaska on
Q: PTO pay out and policy issues

My previous employer has a PTO pay out policy that they haven’t followed and have paid out in excess to previous employees and they dont follow through with the cap at fiscal. They also do when your salary and work 4 hours you don’t have to claim PTO and that is not in the policy so our PTO... View More

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 5, 2024

According to the Alaska Department of Labor,

Because the payment of sick leave, accrued vacation, or any other type of PTO is not a requirement of Alaska wage and hour laws, the department does not mandate the payment of these benefits. The employer’s written policy establishes the rules...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: How long can Alaska police keep your vehicle. When only a witness to a murder. It's been about 2 years

I was at a motel someone gets shot outside so I ran got in my truck an started to reverse when my door flies open an he ordered me to drive. I dropped him then went home 3 days later I was surrounded bye APD with AR pointed at me an was taking to get talk to. I was 100% honest I begged them not to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Banking for Alaska on
Q: Determining whether a instrument is specialty endorsed or endorsed to bearer

If a negotiable instrument such as a note or promise to pay has an attached allonge with an endorsement with the words "pay to the order of without recourse" (A bank's name) followed by a signature that is stamped with a name as vice president and directly below that stamped... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Alaska on
Q: How can I reduce or remove a dv case and protective order on the father of my child?

We have a family member who just passed away and want his support and show him support thru this hard time. I also want to attend his daughters funeral but don’t want him to get into trouble.

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for Alaska on
Q: Can I take my mom to court for not telling me who my biological father is if I’m 19

My mom won’t tell me who my biological father is and causing distress

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Child Support and Family Law for Alaska on
Q: Can an adversary action be filed during chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge child support arrears? All kids 19 and over.

Its all back support and compounded interest. My youngest is 19 or 20. The mother of children did not live with the kids, they lived with there grandparents who are deceased now.

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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answered on Oct 11, 2024

In this rare instance, I disagree with my colleague.

Many bankruptcy courts have held that support obligations are exclusively the province of the State domestic relations court and consequently decline to exercise jurisdiction over support payments.

Moreover, it is often held...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Contracts for Alaska on
Q: What legal protections do I need to take if I am managing donations and money for a college student who is not my child?

One of my former studetns (i'm a teacher) is attending college and we have been helping manage their finances and assisting them in navigating college (parents arent involved at all, we have permission from them to assist, student is 18), and we've gathered support from a variety of areas... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2024

To protect yourself legally when managing donations for a student, start by creating a written agreement between you and the student. This agreement should clearly outline your role, responsibilities, and how the funds will be managed and used. It can also specify that the student has given you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Alaska on
Q: Can an employer stop you from getting your inhaler from a different if it would leave your building unattended? (Alaska)

My gf was watching a secondary building, and needed to get her inhaler from the main building, but was told she could not because there was no one else at the secondary building. I am looking for advice to give her on how to best handle the situation in the future

Sara L Bloom
Sara L Bloom
answered on Aug 31, 2024

It sounds like you have asthma. You should ask your HR department for a form to request a reasonable accommodation. You most likely will need your doctor to submit medical documentation explaining your medical condition/disability and your need to obtain your inhaler or acute medical treatment to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Alaska on
Q: can a mechanic put a lien on a vehicle other than the one he worked on

i had a mechanic work on my car. i recently sold the car but now he wants to put a lien on my truck

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answered on Sep 14, 2024

No, a mechanic typically cannot put a lien on a vehicle other than the one they worked on. A mechanic's lien, often called a "garageman's lien," is specifically tied to the vehicle that received the repairs or services. The lien allows the mechanic to hold that particular... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Alaska on
Q: Am I allow to ask for copies of receipts for parts the auto mechanic purchased in Alaska?

I got the estimate for repairs on my car. Some of the parts were on the high side. I requested if I could get a copy of the purchase order once the parts are purchased and I was told that they do not give out purchase orders to customers. Are they allow to refuse that since I am paying for those... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

In Alaska, mechanics aren't legally required to provide you with copies of the purchase orders or receipts for parts they buy, unless it’s specifically stated in a contract or agreed upon beforehand. However, as a paying customer, you have the right to inquire about the pricing and quality... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for Alaska on
Q: Received information one won that of dispute. Curiou[s] a[s] to how to collect financial reguard[s].

Medical Malpractice dispute requesting 049,999.099 curiou[s] a[s] to how to collect that of finance after winning. In Example: Court Fee[s] v[s] Credit Score, Federal Building[s] and Mailing Instruction[s] v[s] Postal Service Insurance.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 3, 2024

An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some of the details of your post aren't fully clear. Are you saying you received information that you won a medical malpractice case for an amount in the order of [$49,999.099 - ??] Be careful - it seems like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Alaska on
Q: Is AS 12.72.020(a)(3)(a) and AS 12.72.020(a)(6) Punitive Ex post facto Statutes
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answered on Jul 28, 2024

Alaska Statutes AS 12.72.020(a)(3)(a) and AS 12.72.020(a)(6) are not considered punitive ex post facto statutes. Ex post facto laws are those that apply retroactively and change the legal consequences of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law. In the case of these statutes,... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Alaska on
Q: I'm needing to know if I have a case against anyone and if so who at the hospital that did my surgery and messed up .

I had a complete Hip replacement. The Doctors knew I had a problem with Anastasia but gave it to me anyways. I had to be brought back to life 4xs . When I woke up I had nothing in me for pain bcuz the narcan they gave me took all of the pain meds out of my system, so I had to lay there in pain .... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 11, 2024

Yes you may have a case. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. But, due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of the injuries may affect the viability... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Energy, Oil and Gas for Alaska on
Q: Have cases to rescind a Separation Agreement been won in Alaska, and how would I request public information to review?

First, I am aware that Alaska is an At Will State. Second, I would like to know if there have been any cases in Alaska where a Separation Agreement rescind was granted. If so, how would I go about requesting to review any public information of the case? My husband received a Separation Agreement... View More

Sara L Bloom
Sara L Bloom
answered on Jun 11, 2024

If you are over 40 you have 7 days to revoke the separation agreement per the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act.

You can contact me directly to set up a consultation- however, I do charge $300 for an up to an hour phone consult.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Constitutional Law for Alaska on
Q: Is this a illegal extension of a traffic stop based on false accusations.

If I was accused of being under the influence of Opioid due to having a raspy voice and my pupils were constricted, a DUI charge stemmed from this and multiple other charges followed but when my blood lab results returned the lab stated i had no Opioids in my system would this be a fightable charge.

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems that the initial justification for the DUI charge and subsequent charges may have been flawed, as the arresting officer's suspicion of opioid use was not supported by the blood test results. This could potentially form the basis for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Alaska on
Q: A police officer has been harassing me for couple years and he finally broke several tendons in hand what can I do stDrs

I have not worked in two months Drs care have notes but when I ask him who was there insurance people where he couldn't say not only him there are a couple on the force of soldotna police and they elegaly search and seizure truck and gun never got either one back and there all buddies. This... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the harassment and abuse you've been suffering at the hands of those police officers. What they have done to you is completely unacceptable. I know this must be an incredibly stressful and painful situation. Here are some steps I would suggest taking to address... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Alaska on
Q: I am running an organization's bake sale. A customer pays with a one-dollar coin. The intended price is one dollar.

I like collecting one-dollar coins, so I take this one for myself and replace the coin with a one-dollar bill, which is in concurrence with the original intended price and the fiat value of the coin. I have no prior knowledge of the coin's potential value. I take the coin home and get it... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

In situations like this, the legal and ethical considerations can differ. Legally, if you replaced the coin with an equivalent amount of currency, you haven't technically deprived the organization of its due funds. The transaction was completed as intended with the organization receiving the... View More

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