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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Connecticut on
Q: How do I make an attorney send me the paperwork I am entitled two. Been asking for 3 years. It's probate. Probate

Parents died within 3 months apart. First attorneys are suspended for using inheritance on the stock market. Never sent me any paperwork either. Now the current attorney has not sent me any paperwork either. Big money involved. She also has not sent me any paperwork. No copy of will no itemized... View More

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answered on Sep 22, 2023

Since you are in Alaska, I would recommend contacting the Probate Court and asking for copies of the entire Probate File be sent to you. Or hire a CT attorney to look into to it and advise what should be done, if anything.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Connecticut on
Q: Is there any legal recourse for getting money back that was buried in a cemetery in Connecticut?

Someone in my family buried a large sum of money in a cemetery in Connecticut and it was found/stolen. Is there any legal action they can take to get the money back or is it gone forever?

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Consumer Law for Connecticut on
Q: GAP Coverage wont cover business vehicle.

I bought a vehicle for my business from a new car dealer in CT. They sold me the vehicle under a business loan, bought under a business name, with down payment being made with a business card. When i bought the vehicle, they sold me GAP coverage for $1072 with the vehicle. The vehicle has since... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Connecticut on
Q: Can employer be held liable for affair if the employee had two previous affairs with married men in the same office?

Employee was aware of previous affairs that occurred in the same office

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: Our lease agreement for our apartment ended at the end of June 2023. We have asked our landlord to renew our lease…

…Several times. The first time he said he was on vaca and the other times he hasn’t responded. Today 9/11/23 he asked where our rent was. And we explained that he hasn’t given us a lease yet even know we’ve reminded him several times. He’s being adamant about us paying him rent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can a QDRO be cancelled or modified if the ex spouse clearly violated the divorce agreement?
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answered on Sep 7, 2023

In Connecticut, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal document that divides retirement assets between divorcing spouses. While I'm not a lawyer, I can provide some general information. Modifying or canceling a QDRO typically requires legal action. If your ex-spouse has... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can employers charge Medical benefits payments retroactively to terminated employees in CT after 4 months?

My employment was terminated with the company in May of this year. I just received a check for phantom equity interest which has deductions for medical benefits that apparently they forgot to charge me in my last two paychecks. I haven't been with the company for over 4 months at this point... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: What are the appropriate steps in obtaining your security deposit after move out?

I moved out 3 months ago and have not received my security deposit back. They received our forwarding address verbally at move out and in writing handed to them about two months ago. They did the inspection around the same time and told us there was no issues. They will not respond to emails and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can a victim of a visa fraud scam sue for restitution from the guilty party years later?

The guilty party served time and is now a prominent youtuber, worth approximately 5mil.

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answered on Sep 3, 2023

Under California law, a victim of fraud generally has three years from the discovery of the fraud to file a civil lawsuit seeking restitution. The statute of limitations may be tolled under certain circumstances, such as if the fraud was concealed. Given the specific complexities and potential for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can a victim of a visa fraud scam sue for restitution from the guilty party years later?

The guilty party served time and is now a prominent youtuber, worth approximately 5mil.

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answered on Sep 3, 2023

The statute of limitations may be tolled under certain circumstances, such as if the fraud was concealed. Given the specific complexities and potential for large monetary stakes, you should consult with an experienced attorney to evaluate the merits and potential limitations of your case.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Connecticut on
Q: With certainty my past employer has shared my online searches with other employees. Legal?

This would of come from my initial screening for employment.. I was let go this past April for reasons not pertinent to my query.. although may have led to me being blacklisted in certain instances. I am in CT the division was in argyle new York company headquarters in ME

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Libel & Slander for Connecticut on
Q: neighbor went to office in my apt complex telling her I have been trespassing and if I do it again, he will call police>

I have never trespassed on his property. His property line is covered in twigs/grass/tree limbs and others. There is no way I could have unless I sprouted wings and flew there. I find his comment was to try to get me evicted and was threatening. I am 78 years old and have breathing issue that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Connecticut on
Q: My child says that she is scared of her father when she visits him because he has a bad temper.What can I do legally?

I co parent with her father she visits him about every other weekend. I only communicate and drop/ pick her up from his mother because I had issues in the past with physical and emotional abuse by him. We do not have a current court ordered child custody case. I’m trying to get information on my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can my child still use his green card for travelling if I got naturalized and got my US passport?
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answered on Sep 3, 2023

Your naturalization does not automatically affect your child's green card status. As long as the green card is valid and has not expired, your child should be able to use it for travel. However, if your child is eligible for derivative citizenship through you, consider obtaining a Certificate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Libel & Slander for Connecticut on
Q: Hello, I’m creating a documentary about my life and I want to know if I can be sued for defamation of character.

This will be throughly detailed and I will mainly discuss the mistreatment/negligence I endured from DCF, former foster care parents, medical centers, etc. I’m going to state their full names, locations, etc. I just would like to make sure that I can’t be sued afterwards.

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Sep 1, 2023

An attorney who works with authors in the publishing industry could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general matter, there is no controlling whether someone would file a lawsuit if they claim that they have been libeled or slandered. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Connecticut on
Q: I'd like to know information regarding 'Twitter Topics', a feature for offering users various topics to choose from
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answered on Aug 8, 2023

Twitter Topics is a feature designed to enhance users' experience by allowing them to follow specific subjects of interest on the platform. Through this feature, users can choose from a variety of suggested topics based on their engagement history and preferences. By selecting topics, users... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: Can anyone other than the landlord sign the lease?
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answered on Aug 1, 2023

Yes, in Connecticut, anyone who has the legal authority to sign contracts can sign the lease on behalf of the landlord. This could include the landlord's authorized agent, property manager, or a representative of a property management company. As long as the person signing the lease has the... View More

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