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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: in the state of Missouri, if you are an executor of an estate, are you entitled to fee or percentage

Should there be an itemized of all property that is sold

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answered on Oct 3, 2024

As an executor in Missouri, you are entitled to a reasonable fee or a percentage of the estate's value for your services. This compensation is typically determined by state law and local court guidelines. It's common for the fee to be based on a percentage of the estate’s value,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Small Claims for Arizona on
Q: I believe I have a "Fraudulent misrepresentation" law suit. My school lied to me about a title I was suppose to receive.

I have an email from 2023 with pre-enrollment clarifications & information I wanted to get before officially making such a large educational decision. The online course said I would earn a "Master Health and Nutrition Coach" title once I completed all the said courses (6 in total)... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 25, 2024

An Arizona attorney who works with education law matters could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From a general civil litigation standpoint, it looks like it has the makings of a costly endeavor if a law firm were to charge hourly for their services. This doesn't... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Arizona on
Q: I received a notice from my bank (I reside in AZ) that a estate and will planning attorney subpoenaed my bank records.
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answered on Oct 10, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with this situation. When you receive a notice that an attorney has subpoenaed your bank records, it generally means there's a legal matter where your financial information is considered relevant. This could be related to estate or will... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Arizona on
Q: Can Ai created original artwork be copyrighted? The idea was mind , I just can’t draw.
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Oct 2, 2024

This important question is being litigated right now in a Colorado case: Allen v Perlmutter, USDC-CO Case No. 1-24-cv-2665. The copyright office refused registration of an AI-generated artwork, and the claimant is arguing that his extensive instructions and dialogue with the AI tool constitutes... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Arizona on
Q: how can I find out if a phrase or logo is trademarked?

I want to make sure a phrase I'm printing on a t-shirt isn't trademarked. How can I find that out?

Sean Goodwin
Sean Goodwin
answered on Oct 1, 2024

The best way is to find an experienced trademark attorney to perform a knockout clearance search of the USPTO databases to ensure that there are no possible infringing marks. This is especially important if you are planning to use a logo with graphic design elements.

Trademark law is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Can an AZ Landlord discriminate against a past eviction?

Can a Landlord in the State of Arizona legally discriminate against a potential tenant due to a past eviction in a different state of the US?

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

In Arizona, a landlord is allowed to consider a potential tenant's rental history, including any past evictions, when deciding whether to rent to them. There is no specific law in Arizona that prevents a landlord from using a previous eviction, even from another state, as a factor in their... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft for Arizona on
Q: Class action lawsuit against National Public Data, I am a victim. Is there a firm handling this?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 13, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could continue to await a response if any attorneys here have familiarity with the matter. Another option would be to check online whether there are law firms handling such a matter. Bar associations might... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Arizona on
Q: Can a property be taken through probate more than ones
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answered on Sep 25, 2024

The same tract of real property may go through Probate several times.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Arizona on
Q: Is having a tramatic brain injury a week prior to incident and bleeding in brain relevant in a case

The person was 15 at time of incident was being threatened by 2 older men a week prior to crimes 15 yr old was in accident die to threats from ider man who was threatening his lufe and forcing person to go with during crimes

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Yes, having a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain bleeding just a week before an incident is relevant to the case. Such an injury could significantly impact a person’s decision-making, cognitive function, and ability to fully understand or respond to a threatening situation. The mental and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Health Care Law for Arizona on
Q: taken out of my hospital by the Marshalls. what should have been a probation violation blowing up to hide their mistake

you're super singing indictment was fabricated I should not have been held culpable as I was under the influence Dilaudid and Morphine administered by a physician.then incarcerated me for almost 6 yearsover eight threat to not even be carried out after the judge had ordered me to go back to... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2024

I'm truly sorry you're experiencing all of this. It’s important to reach out to a legal professional who can help you understand your rights and navigate the complexities of your situation. They can assist in addressing any wrongful actions and work towards resolving your case.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Can a will be in the form of a text message from the deceased?
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answered on Sep 23, 2024

No...

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Social Security for Arizona on
Q: Can a police agency disclose someone else's social security number on my copy of a search warrant?

The search warrant contained someone else's entire SSN and was given to me.

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

No, a police agency should not disclose someone else's social security number on your copy of a search warrant. This kind of information is considered highly sensitive and protected by privacy laws. If the disclosure happened, it may violate privacy rights under laws like the Privacy Act or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Arizona on
Q: Hello, does your team re-open cases?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 22, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but you posted last week, and from your question, it looks like you might be under the impression this is a law firm or a legal team. This isn't a legal team. It is only a Q & A forum. Don't lose further time awaiting a response. It looks like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arizona on
Q: She was supposed to take the kids for holiday but as soon as I arrived she said she was calling the police cause I'm

Refusing to give them to her which was untrue instead she said she had the court paper saying she had parenting time and I said great can you send it to me so I can know when to pick them up. So while waiting for the police over 45 min she called a cab and left without the kids. Then she filed a... View More

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Oct 10, 2024

You're not at fault.

She's being ridiculous.

The problem is this: How did you document this?

When you're fighting with crazy, you sometimes need to think through how to prove things that are, well, absolutely ridiculous that you have to prove.

Bear in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: DES has me down for being convicted of a crime I'm still in court for. Isn't that a violation of my rights?
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answered on Sep 20, 2024

It sounds like you're facing a frustrating and difficult situation. If the Department of Economic Security (DES) has reported a conviction while your case is still ongoing, this could be a mistake. Typically, a conviction should not be recorded until a legal case is fully resolved, so it may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: While working, police without a warrant, searched me, said they will break my windows, searched my car, is this legal?

Im a female, there was no female officer present, and two guys both searched me touched me inappropriately. They had no search warrant. They asked me if i had a dog in my car, i said im at work, no. I was inside working, my car was parked outside. Then they said if i dont give them my keys they... View More

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answered on Sep 20, 2024

What happened to you sounds distressing, and it’s understandable you’re questioning its legality. Generally, police need a warrant to search you or your car unless there are special circumstances like probable cause or if they believe immediate action is required for safety. The way they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Who regulates The Yuma Mesa Irrigation and Drainage Distrtict, a Political Subdivison of the State of Arizona.

They are trying to force us to pay a lien for utilities (water) from previous owner for two+ years prior to our purchase of this property thru a foreclosure.

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answered on Sep 19, 2024

The Yuma Mesa Irrigation and Drainage District is a political subdivision of the State of Arizona and is typically overseen by state regulations governing water districts and public utilities. This includes Arizona’s Department of Water Resources, which ensures that water rights and usage follow... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Arizona on
Q: I wanted to know if I have a case to sue the makers of vicodin and percocet. I started getting them

When I was 14 I'm 39 now. The pills ruined my life. I lost my kids, relationships, my home, and family.

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, and your situation is heartbreaking. The issue with prescription medications like Vicodin and Percocet is that they can be highly addictive, especially when prescribed at a young age. Many people have filed lawsuits against drug manufacturers, claiming... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Child Custody and Family Law for Arizona on
Q: Can my nieces CAA court order my dog to be taken away from me based on a lie of saying he is her emotional support dog?

My brother is going through a custody battle in which temporary orders were given for my nieces to live with their mom. A CAA was brought in and my niece told her that she misses her dog and that she uses her dog as an emotional support animal. The dog in questions was a Christmas gift for the... View More

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Oct 10, 2024

I am probably too late on this ...

Most likely, the family court does not have jurisdiction over your dog.

The family court only has jurisdiction over dogs in divorces and only when the dog was acquired during the marriage and is the property of one or both of the spouses. In that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Can a will be in the form of a text message from the deceased?

My cousin passed and intended.tonpass along everything to me he stated this in a text. He was not able to complete a formal will prior to his passing.

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Sep 16, 2024

A text message is not a will in Arizona. In most cases in Arizona, a valid will must be signed by the decedent and witnessed. Or it must be wholly in the decedent's handwriting and signed by the decedent. Your text message appears to be an indication of the decedent's intent at the end... View More

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