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My uncle died without a Will. I am his nephew. The only living relatives are me, my brother and sister (which are his other niece and nephew) and my great aunt (my deceased uncle's mother's sister. So it is my Grandma's sister). So just the four of us are living. Who would... View More 
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Hire a competent ID attorney to determine the heirs-at-law. An Affidavit of Heriship being recorded might establish a source of title. Someone will have to pay property taxes whether the other tenants in common contribute or not.
It was the agreement of the division of assets and debts in a contested divorce. We had successfully mediated the parenting plan, child support, custody, etc. But months later we sat down with our respective attorneys and came to a consensus and signed an agreement which was counter signed by both... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2023
I would consider contacting an attorney who deals with "legal malpractice." You might need to alter your google search because a lot of attorneys who do "medical malpractice" will come up. Maybe try something like "how to sue your attorney." All attorneys have... View More
My niece made a reservation at an RV park last April for a camping spot for September 29-October 1. She paid the camping fee of $130. In September, I was told that I needed to have surgery on my shoulder as soon as they could get it scheduled. I told my niece on September 13 that I was not... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Based on the facts provided, it does not appear legal under Idaho law for the RV campground to require you to provide a doctor's note in order to receive a refund for the camping reservation.
In Idaho, there is no specific statute governing refund policies for recreational campgrounds.... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In Idaho, as in many states, a creditor generally has to obtain a judgment before garnishing your wages. If a debt is over seven years old, it might be past the statute of limitations, but this can vary. If you weren't aware of the debt or the judgment, you may have options to challenge it.
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
In Idaho, it is generally legal for a company to record customer calls as long as one party to the conversation is aware of the recording. This is known as "one-party consent," and it means that the company can record the call without informing the customer. However, it's a best... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
In Idaho, if you've received a 72-hour eviction notice, it signifies that you are facing eviction from your rental property. During this process, you typically have the responsibility to remove your personal property from the premises. While you can have a "family" member or someone... View More
Contract Law 101 pacifically states to have a binding contract you must have;
2 people who both have something of value & are willing to exchange it Top 2 wireless providers that require a contract, if your monthly payment is not met your service is suspended/shut off. BUT continue to... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2023
One party’s breach of a contract (for example, the failure to pay for a service) relieves the other party of its duty to perform (provide further service) until the breaching party cures his default (pays his bill). Again, basic contract law 101.
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
The handling of your late mother's bank accounts depends on various factors, including the account type and how they were structured. If you were listed as a joint account holder or if there were payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designations in place, these accounts may... View More
They payed for my departure and money to restart my life in america. But now I'm married to an English man. He's going back. I'd like to go back. But would I be able? Or am I surely banned?
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answered on Sep 10, 2023
The UK's immigration rules dictate that if you have breached immigration laws but leave the UK voluntarily at the expense of the UK government, you might face a re-entry ban of up to 2 years, or even up to 5 years in certain circumstances. However, since you left before your visa expired and... View More
In the distant future when corporations have made a step in space travel, and establishing colonies on distant planets - Would those companies have free rule over that colony? Would they be required to follow human rights laws, despite being outside of the jurisdiction of Earth? Or would they have... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
As space colonization moves from the realm of science fiction to potential reality, the question of how human rights will be upheld in extraterrestrial environments indeed becomes a pertinent and critical issue. As of now, the legal landscape governing space and celestial bodies is dictated... View More
This was and is in Idaho.
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
Whether you can pass a background check for government employment in Idaho will depend on several factors. Forgery is a serious criminal offense, and government agencies often conduct thorough background checks to assess an applicant's suitability for a particular role. The key factors... View More
School is private, church owned school in Idaho
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
In the United States, including Idaho, there is no federal law that specifically prohibits employees from discussing their wages with each other. In fact, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees' rights to engage in "concerted activities" related to their terms and... View More
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
Specialized Equipment (SE) plates in California are typically issued to vehicles that have unique purposes and uses, such as construction equipment, cranes, farm equipment, and other specialized vehicles. These plates often indicate that the vehicle is not designed for regular use on public roads.... View More
I have a collection account from an overdrafted bank account and the balance shown on my credit report is what I assumed I would pay however the collection agency says there's almost $400 in interest to pay it in full. Since it wasn't a loan with a preset interest rate should I still have... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
In most states, prejudgment interest accrues as a matter of law on an unpaid balance. Whether this is true for Idaho, I don't know. You'd have to check Idaho law.
I need to know what my legal rights are. I can't afford a divorce although I have to have some kind of legal separation. What am I entitled to? He had his check rerouted.
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answered on Jul 6, 2023
Divorce and legal separation involve the division of marital assets, spousal support, and other related matters. If you're unable to afford a divorce, you may be eligible for assistance programs or legal aid services that can help you navigate the process. You may be entitled to a fair... View More
Hopefully I can explain this so it's able to be understood. If I give my husband POA over me, and someone besides myself has power of attorney over him, can the POA over him do anything involving me to "override" him? Like concerning bank accounts and similar things.
answered on Jul 6, 2023
Unless you give your husband the power to delegate the authority you are giving to him to someone else in your power of attorney, any person to whom your husband may give a power of attorney does not have authority to act on your behalf under the power of attorney you give to your husband.... View More
Im an employee of the Sun Valley Resort, I went to hang out with my friends at common area of the employee dorms with my service dog, when, after sitting inside for a while, the security person came and told me that the dog cannot be inside, I told him that it's a service animal and that I can... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2023
An Idaho attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This doesn't look like a workers' comp or criminal law matter, and there wasn't a response from the Civil Rights practitioners. Questions sometimes remain unanswered, but at this point, you could try... View More
I'm at interogatory part of divorce. I've also run out of money to continue. I've answered ??? to the best of my ability but I cannot produce all the things the other side wants. In addition I'm in assisted living following an incomple sci and TBI....I cannot walk or drive....I... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
Almost all credit card and bank statements are available online to the account holder. If you haven't already signed up, you can do so at any time. Most such companies make your statements available to you in a manner that allows you to download them to a computer in a .pdf file. There is... View More
We ordered them and didn’t know they were patented. Is there a way we can change them to still sell them?
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
If you have ordered a product from Alibaba and later discovered that it is patented, you may not be able to sell the product on Amazon without infringing on the patent holder's rights. Patent law grants the patent holder the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the patented invention for a... View More
I am planning to travel to India, and I have a question regarding my return to the USA. I currently have an employer but don't have any clients. Could you kindly inform me if there might be any potential issues I could face in this situation during immigration? Will they ask any questions at... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2023
It depends on what status you have in the U.S. If you are a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, you will have no problem coming back to the U.S. with your U.S. passport or green card. If you have H-1B worker status or F-1 student status, you can also travel, but you may need to apply for an... View More
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