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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Military Law and Probate for Alaska on
Q: I wasn't told until about a year ago that my dad passed away. Am I still entitled because I was not informed

It was held information from me about my Dad's passing. And I've been going through a lot of stress lately and haven't been able to deal with it and I have TBI so it's hard to deal with anyway. What can I do about this I don't have the money for a lawyer who do I contact... View More

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

If you were not informed of your father's passing, you might still be entitled to a portion of his estate or benefits, especially as an only child. Your first step should be to obtain a copy of the death certificate and any will or estate documents. Contact the probate court in the area where... View More

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Q: HOA is fining me for having a damaged vehicle and bins out for less than 2 weeks, I'm deployed and can't do anything.

A friend of mine is watching my house, and was waiting on a new tire to fix their truck. I had mentioned to her that I had gotten an email from HOA to fix these issues, I had reached back out to the HOA after the fact to let them know what was going on. 10 days later, they fined me for both the... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 23, 2023

As you may know, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may be applicable. See: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/chapter-50

50 U.S. Code § 3952 may very well apply to your situation.

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Q: Army : Transfer from Active duty to Reserve

I'm active duty in the Army and I have been in for about 9 months. I just found out that my father has a kidney failure with 20% GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) and he just had a heart attack recently. I was thinking about switching to the Reserve or National Guard so that I can be close to... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jun 25, 2017

You can ask, but you don't have a legal right to do so, if that's what you are asking.

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Q: If my roommate has military orders to leave the state. shes on the lease is the lease void
William E. Scully Jr.
William E. Scully Jr.
answered on May 13, 2014

The lease is not void. She can, however, get out of the lease. She has to provide the proper notice to the landlord, and she has to provide copies of the military orders. This, however, does not necessarily get YOU out of the lease. Check your written lease and see if there is a provision in it... View More

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