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Q: If a landlord puts in contract after mold was found are they liable for the person getting sick from mold

Was on a lease that never said anything about mold. But then we found mold and after it was taken care of 5 months after found they did a new lease stating they are not responsible for mold

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Idaho on
Q: What is the best way to hold title for a "family compound" to prevent non family members from owning in the future?

I would rather not officially split and subdivide the property. I would like to keep the whole piece in tact yet give my kids who would like to build on the property actual ownership. They also do not want to spend money to build without having ownership.

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answered on Sep 5, 2024

If descendants want to own land then you will have to survey it into multiple tracts. Then hire a very competent lawyer to draft future interest deeds for each tract. Ask him to explain various estates, like: life estate remainder; contingent remainder; executory interests; reverter; and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Idaho on
Q: Would a lawyer take on a pro bono case to sue my disability law firm for malpractice?

I have been waiting over a year for my disability case and come to find out the disability attorney never refilled after I was denied a year ago and blamed it on SSI saying that they didn't process my application!!

So I filed again on my own and need to fire them.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Sep 5, 2024

Many legal malpractice cases are taken on a contingent fee basis; it is not pro bono/free, but it is on a basis of where payment comes out of the recovery.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Idaho on
Q: My freinds mother is in prostitution. If they go to the police would they immediately go to foster care?

She has to other siblings. She is 14. Her 1st half brother has split custody and is 11. The other one is 6 months old

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Banking for Idaho on
Q: Can an ex spouse have a divorce decree revised to acquire equity after home and equity was awarded to spouse?

I was awarded the home and all its equity for exchange for 50/50 custody of our child. I am in the process of refinancing the home to get her name off but credit (due to her) will not let me to that just yet. She threatens to go to court to have Dexter redone to get her share of equity

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Family Law for Idaho on
Q: A loan (no contract) occurred between 2 deceased family members, now relatives are wanting that money from me. Legal?

My great grandmother inherited some money after her sister passed. She apparently loaned that money to my grandfather to support his business venture. There was no written agreement or contract. Both my great grandmother and grandfather have since passed 3+ years ago and my great uncle is now... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Idaho on
Q: When does statue of limitations starts l

Is it when they find mold in the rental or when they are diagnosed with. Mold toxicity

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Idaho on
Q: Statue of limitations?

I would like to know what the statue is and when does the statue begin?

Does it start from the time the mold is found in the house or when the patient is diagnosed?

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Idaho on
Q: What do I need to do to get a power of attorney for financial and medical decisions for someone who has Alzheimers

The person is not capable of understanding any documents or legal details in order to sign a power of attorney and is not cognizant of real time issues. A power of attorney is needed in the state of Idaho for her 2 daughters who reside in Idaho and her husband who resides in California.

0 Answers | Asked in Collections for Idaho on
Q: In Idaho: Served a Writ of Execution Continuous Garnishment on on my LLC, wife and I are members of:

The instructions as about:

1. Money under control belonging to defendant - NO

2. Is Defendant your employee - NO

3. What is average take home Pay - N/A

4. Do you owe Defendant any Money - NO

5. Are you honoring any other garnishments - NO

6. If... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Idaho on
Q: In regards to Prado v Wells Fargo, if I cash the check I received, does that disqualify me from the class action?

My husband and I received the same letter as described in the Prado v Wells Fargo class action that was just announced 8/13/24. Should we wait to cash the check until this class action is settled? It's a Cashier's Check, and the letter says to deposit or cash it "at your earliest... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Idaho on
Q: According to Idaho Code 42-3212(l) What law is there than mandates a sewer district filing to be a "legal tax district?

42-3212(l) says sewer district can send delinquent sewer utility bills to the county to collect with taxes, but where does it mandate being a "legal taxing district" to do so? We are not talking about current billing through the county but only collecting delinquencies per code.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Trademark for Idaho on
Q: Trademark Infringement Plausibility? Don't want to screw the pooch.

We are interested in relaunching a brand/product that is no longer sold in the United States. This product, owned by a foreign company, was pulled from the U.S. market and has not been sold here for the past 5 years. Additionally, the trademark is set to expire soon with the USPTO (already in grace... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2024

When considering relaunching a brand/product inspired by an existing one, it's crucial to ensure that you are not infringing on any existing trademarks or intellectual property rights. Even if the original product has not been sold in the U.S. for the past five years and the trademark is in... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law and Civil Litigation for Idaho on
Q: How do I get an oath to office from judge, court clerk? I am faced with all clerks telling me they don't know what I am
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 17, 2024

An Idaho attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It looks like part of your question may have been cut off. You could add the category of "Government/Administrative Law," but this looks like a matter where someone experienced in the operations of your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Idaho on
Q: how do I file for a audit to be introduced, into my non judical foreclosure ?

I had a Forensic Audit done on my house loan and it shows fraud, gross neglect by attorney and loan officer and servicer fraud that was commited.

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

To introduce an audit into your non-judicial foreclosure process, start by gathering all documentation related to the forensic audit you've had done. This includes the audit report, any evidence of fraud, and communications with your attorney, loan officer, and servicer. Ensure that this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Idaho on
Q: It's about rights restored federally

Hi I'm a prohibited person because of I had a payee on ssi I never seen a judge, I never was committed, and i have no arrest record and never was suspected of a crime I'm 42 now and last 9yrs I don't have a payee is there a way I can get my rights back on federal level I live in... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

Regaining your rights at the federal level after having a payee on SSI can be a complex process, but it is possible. Since you have not had a payee for the last nine years and have no criminal record or history of being committed, you might be able to have your rights restored.

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