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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Government Contracts for Arkansas on
Q: I received the county claim forms .I understand there are other doc.needed for 3party agent excess proceeds

Agent asking for section codes for assignment agreement to collect excess proceeds tax lien sale

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Small Claims for Arkansas on
Q: Self Storage- State Law requires auction, local law prohibits storage auction. How do I legally dispose of contents?

I manage a self storage business. State law requires delinquent units to be auctioned in an attempt to satisfy the debt. However, local law specifically prohibits auctions for self storage units. How do I legally dispose of contents in an attempt to satisfy the debt without opening me and the... View More

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Q: How do i or should i even attempt to file a Breach of Contract Lawsuit myself based on the implied good faith/fair deali

i was loaned 25k on an airplane with a written promisory note stating the loan w ould b repaid from the repainting and sale of the aircraft done by myself in the airplane hanger owned by the creditor. He then locked my plane up in the hanger denying me access along w keeping over 20k worth of my... View More

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Q: I coinherited a home with my ex bf. The trustmaker and ex are dead. Can the trustee give my ex's estate half? Read detai

I was a fulltime caretaker for a wealthy family friend. He left his home in a trust to me and ex who lived with us at time. After the trustmaker died in 2021 ex and I broke up due to physical abuse. My father sued the estate. He felt entitled to the house. Trustee claimed that this held up the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Contracts for Arkansas on
Q: Can I sue my former employer

I was told by my project manager to fill my helpers truck up with gas every time we had to use it. I would tell my helper to wait to til I needed gas, so I could just fill them both up at the same time. The owner called me in one day and asked why I had multiple double fill ups and I explained what... View More

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Q: I was told by my project manager to fill my helpers truck up with gas every time we had to use it.

I was told by my project manager to fill my helpers truck up with gas every time we had to use it. I would tell my helper to wait to til I needed gas, so I could just fill them both up at the same time. The owner called me in one day and asked why I had multiple double fill ups and I explained what... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Where did the individuals of the 401k's go? Transamerica said all accounts closed and transfered in 2010, but no info.
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answered on Feb 24, 2024

If Transamerica stated that all accounts were closed and transferred in 2010 without providing further information, it's essential to take steps to gather more details about the status of your 401k accounts. Start by reaching out to Transamerica directly to request specific records or... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Foreclosure, Personal Injury and Identity Theft for Arkansas on
Q: How would I go about finding out if someone has married me without me knowing and also taken power of attorney over me

If someone is using my name and social how would I find out how it's being/been used

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

If you suspect that someone may have married you without your knowledge and obtained power of attorney over you using your name and social security number, it's essential to take immediate action. First, gather any available documents or information related to these concerns. Reach out to your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: I was served a summons and a complaint. I responded and filed with court and gave Plaintiff attorney copy.

Three months later Plaintiff attorney filed Request for admissions via E-flexed with court. He Certified he also E-Flexed me. I am not attorney and have no way to receive an E-Flex. Then three months later I received a copy of request for admissions, request for summary judgment and brief in... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

In this situation, it's essential to respond accurately and timely to the request for admissions and the motion for summary judgment. Do not admit to any statements you believe are incorrect. If the admissions contain false or inaccurate statements, you should specifically deny those... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Collections and Small Claims for Arkansas on
Q: If I sold my camper to my brother-in-law and he has not made the payments in 2 months can I repossess it?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023

n most cases, you will need to provide written notice to your brother-in-law, notifying him of the default and giving him an opportunity to make the overdue payments within a specified period. If this fails to resolve the issue, you may need to pursue legal procedures, such as filing a replevin... View More

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Q: If I have the tirle to a vehicle in my posession, does that make the vehicle mine?

My friend left me the title to his motorcycle before he went to prison. Does that make the vehicle mine?

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answered on Aug 24, 2023

Possessing the title to a vehicle does not necessarily make the vehicle legally yours. The title is a document that establishes ownership of the vehicle, but ownership is determined by the name listed on the title and any applicable laws regarding ownership transfers.

If your friend left...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander, Contracts and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: I need a lawyer to respond to me now about Hurricane express there are trying to charge me for a accident and a swift

A swift driver hit me in the back

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Sep 2, 2023

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your insurance company should defend you - it isn't clear why you're being charged. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. If you have a copy of the police report,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: Is there a way to get out of my lease at the time I was verbally told I would?

I live in arkansas, and my apartment complex got my lease end date wrong on the lease, but almost correct on my welcome letter. I was told that since no 7 month lease choice was available, to just choose the 8 month lease and they would fix it on their end. Now they are telling me that they can... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 16, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It may have remained open because it was overlooked in the posted categories - you could repost and add "Landlord-Tenant" as a category for better chances of a response. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: How can you sell a car without a title in Arkansas
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on why the seller doesn't have a title - is it a minor matter of replacing a lost title, or more substantial issue of title legitimately being in someone else's name. A starting point... View More

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Q: Are items left in a self storage unit by unit owners and tenant of unit legal too take possession of?

Items that have been left behind in a self storage facility by the renters of the facility unit and by the owners of the unit for a certain amount of time or for a lengthy amount of time let's say is it considered abandoned property and there for the finder of the property to take possession... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 2, 2023

No. As long as rent is current, the length of time the property is stored is irrelevant.

On the other hand, if rent hasn’t been paid, the self-storage facility has the right—after giving written notice to the renter—to auction the contents off to pay the rent.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: Hello, I was laid off about 5 months ago and my employment contract included 12 months of severance in exchange for a

release and agreeing to non-compete and non-solicitation terms, which are all straightforward. The company is struggling and is telling me they can't afford to honor the contracted severance payments any longer, which are supposed to continue for 7 more months. I'm not aware of them... View More

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on Nov 22, 2022

You should contact an Arkansas employment attorney to have your separation agreement reviewed. If your employer promised to pay you a certain amount of money in your separation agreement that they are now refusing to or unable to pay, you may have a claim against your employer for breach of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Education Law for Arkansas on
Q: Am I required to supervise students off contracted time for free.

My principal stated that all certified staff are required to come in before our contracted hours and stay afterwards to supervise students for free. She also says that if we don’t, we will be written up for insubordination and that those of us with second jobs would have to make other... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2022

Thanks and no you are not required to work more than the time you are contracted for. Working off the clock is illegal in Arkansas.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Arkansas on
Q: what do you need to become a lawyer?

what is all the steps to becoming a lawyer

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Sep 21, 2021

1. Graduate High School or earn a GED.

2. Earn a bachelor’s degree in anything from a college. Takes about 4 years.

3. Take the LSAT while in college (maybe they allow other tests now I’m not sure).

4. Complete law school (3 years).

5. Pass the bar exam in the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Education Law and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can a school district prevent you from teaching for the next school year if you request release from your contract?

I had signed my contract in May after the district said they would take it as a resignation for anyone that did not turn in a signed contract by the end of May 2021. I have kids to support so out of fear of unemployment I signed the contract. There were teachers resigning left and right. The... View More

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answered on Sep 20, 2021

Thanks and you should speak to an Arkansas employment and education law attorney. The Arkansas Teacher Fair Dismissal Act does provide some protections to teachers, and many districts will release teachers from their contracts under circumstances similar to the ones you identified. By working... View More

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