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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Elder Law, Legal Malpractice and Probate for Georgia on
Q: There is a will. Mother's estate is not small. Can I charge the executor and his lawyer for fraud and punitive damages?

I don't know why two previous lawyers have not wanted to charge the executor AND his Real Estate Agent/Lawyer/Tax Preparer and Tax Lawyer/Property Management Company Owner. He seems to be holding on to the "no admin required" agreement for dear life. I haven't got a clue why my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Georgia on
Q: A roof contractor did a insurance job & want me to sign a contact to pay 4k by 27th Dec or pay 30% interest. Sign?

30% interest a month on the remaining balance seems like rip off. I plan on paying everything I can, but I might not be able to meet that deadline. Is that legal? I know it is if I sign it.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: I live in apartments in Georgia. Recently I had an inspection performed by housing voucher program to renew my lease.

Recently, I had an inspection performed by the Housing voucher program to renew my lease with the Apartments. There were repairs needed before my lease could be renewed and they were submitted to the apartment complex. The maintenance guys showed up to do the repairs on the one day I was not at... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Collections for Georgia on
Q: I received a voice mail saying a final attempt to serve a court summons. The debt was from 2013. Is this a scam?

The lady pressured me into sign a document online agreement to pay. Saying a lean would be taken out on my house. Now I’m wondering if it was a scam if so do I still have to pay if they trick me into signing a document? "Attention, Bethany This call is regarding case number 24 - 0 1 8 2 5 7... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: Will i go to jail or get my LD suspended? Or just pay a fine? was stopped and was given 2 citations for not having insur

I have never been stopped I hardly drive and honestly i was not financial stable to get car insurance for my car. Car now has car insurance btw.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Took paternity test now I have court for initial periodic review. Does that mean I’m the father?
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answered on Nov 16, 2024

A genetic test/DNA test/paternity test are all terms used to connote when males are seeking to determine the blood relationship between themselves and a child. After you submit to the test which should be conducted by a qualified immunologist, you will receive the results.

A periodic...
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2 Answers | Asked in International Law for Georgia on
Q: Relocating to Mexico need lawyer in the Georgia area that can assist?

Need names and numbers can’t find any under immigration

Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Nov 12, 2024

Greetings,

We maybe able to help. Please call our office at 770.612.3499 to schedule a consultation. Our consultation fee is $300. You may also schedule a consultation online at https://www.elkhalillaw.com/schedule-your-appointment

Looking forward to be of service.

Regards,

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: If you have a arrest warrant for assault can you bond out
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Nov 12, 2024

Normally yes. If you are trying to evade arrest, you may have difficulty obtaining a bond.

Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Georgia on
Q: is it illegal for my 18 year old friend to put me on her phone plan without my guardian knowing, and me paying for it?
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Nov 12, 2024

If you are under 18, you need to have your guardians permission.

3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Georgia on
Q: I was issued a citation for failure to yield Section 40-6-71.

APD Officer told me the ticket is No points and I can pay the fine online. Is this true?

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answered on Nov 12, 2024

No, that is not correct. That ticket is a 3-point violation. Also, if the ticket was issued as the result of an accident, even if you are be able to pay it online, Georgia law still requires you to show up for your court date.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I am contemplating leaving my husband. Is there a basic beginning to starting this process?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024

You need to gather all of your financial information and then consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Organize Your Financial Documents

List Your Assets and Debts: It’s important to have a comprehensive list of your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: How do i fill out the papers for a child support modification

hello I am trying to get a child support modification it has been one year only . The reason i need a modification is because the ncp did not get in insurance so i have it and the child was not in daycare at the time but now is . All these thing are new since the last child support order 10/2023.... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Hire an attorney. It appears you didn't have an attorney the last time, which is part of the problem. Because there are steps an attorney can take to obtain the property documents to discovery the non-custodial parents actual income. It is best to hire an attorney who can draft the proper... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Under the poms act in ga and catch a technical vop

how many days after arrest do they have to come see you and is that all days or business days are holidays included

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Under what circumstance can I hold a businesses responsibility for emotional distress with no injury

Witness to shootout between patron n police clerk failed to tell 911 there was a gun until after the patron was killed by police in front of me

Michael W. Horst
Michael W. Horst
answered on Nov 11, 2024

Under Georgia law, there can be no recovery for emotional distress unless you also suffered a physical injury. Georgia has what is known as the Impact Rule. This Rule provides that in order for a person to recover for emotional distress, there must be (1) a physical impact to the victim, (2) the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Tax Law and Elder Law for Georgia on
Q: Successive life interest and income, I must pay tax,ins,upkeep. Fl.trust,GA ag prop,in a Fl trust. Income is from policy

I need a attorney to go over trust, financial, estate with me. The complexity is overwhelming. Policy is main source of income. My daughter is personal representative, co successor Trustee, remainderman, beneficiary as trustee, we have estranged her entire life. My mother's will says my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: Need clarification on obtaining title to vehicle in Georgia after father passed.

Father passed and my brother and I were beneficiaries of his estate. All of his CDs, IRAs and Bank Accounts were included in his will. He had made each of us beneficiary on accounts that we received. He did not include his van and told us to decide between us who would get it. We agreed I... View More

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answered on Nov 11, 2024

If his Will was probated, then it had a Residuary Clause. That van is bequeathed under that clause as part of the residuary estate.. Executor has duty to distribute the residuary estate.

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: My ex and his family are threatening to stop paying their half of rent. What are my rights?

It is impossible to sublease as the requirements (make 5x the rent) are pretty impossible to meet. The lease cannot be broken. If they were to stop paying rent, we would all get evictions on our records.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Georgia on
Q: hi I’m trying to file for a child support modification. There has been a change in circumstances

The first child support order was a default one year ago and they use department of labor income to calculate support since then the child is now in daycare that is about 1000 dollars a

months. That’s a change and the father has a new job paying more that’s a change, and the father... View More

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