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Trapped inside my home after rain due to street drainage being clogged up and Mayor doesn't want to do ANYTHING about that. When my wheels on my electric chair gets wet I can't use my ramp cause I spin my wheels and I slide all over the place. City Drainage Problems !!!
They've built a O'Reilly's next to me. They've elevated their property at least 3' higher then mine, and there run off waters FLOOD MY YARD and the Street. I've spoken and showed videos to the Mayor, He replied," I Didn't Know it was that bad." When i... View More 
I'm not 100% sure how are why I was charged for all this. However, the date on the Police report falls into the time frame of when my uncle was being maliciously hacked by the mother of his son. She was apparently hacking into my uncles phone, my grandmothers phone, and my little cousins iPad.... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2023
If you are not satisfied with your current legal counsel, then you should explore hiring new counsel. If you are unable to do so, then you need to try again to reach out to your current counsel, even if means going to his office and waiting for him to be available to meet with you. As you know,... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2022
Someone has to open a succession to transfer the title
I am in need of a new curator to handle my money affairs as my present curator =daughter will not let me near my money=assets!
Who or what kind of company can take over this position? If a new curator can take over then about how much will this cost me the interdicted person?
answered on Aug 20, 2021
A bank, CPA, relative or attorney can be appointed as your Curator. There is no set fee.
My exes new boyfriend came to my folks apt unannounced and punched the front door in with intent on harming a member of the family
answered on May 21, 2021
Call thr Sheriff's office and file a criminal complaint for criminal damage to property. Take a picture of the door damage.
I need my clearly distraught over my father's death, and clearly in need of mental health Mother' medical attention.asap, before her lies and misconstrued mind has the police believing im.a monster and arrested ,and I'm not even in the same parish as her morning same house..please... View More
answered on May 15, 2021
You have 2 choices:
1) cut all connection to her. Change your email & phone number and get off social media. Perhaps also get an attorney to file a Restraining Order.
2) if you think it is a mental health/substance abuse issue, an attorney in her parish/county can do an... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2021
They can sign it but it can be challenged with proof of that diagnosis.
All that was written and allowed were verified by bank each time by account holder
answered on Oct 4, 2020
If you are getting anything as a private caretaker, it should not exceed an hourly wage or weekly salary.
If a couple owns a home jointly (person A owns 50% and person B owns 50%) and person B passes away does the title of the house needed to be updated to the sole beneficiary of person B before Person A can sell the home?
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answered on Dec 17, 2019
In theory, no, because could just sell his or her 50% interest on his or her signature alone, but it is unlikely you will find a buyer who wants to co-own with the estate of B. Most likely you will need to have B's interest retitled in order to sell a 100% interest in the property to an... View More
The non adopted stepchild has been reported to state authorities for neglect, exploitation of my elder family member whom died with the case still open. Death was 3 months ago. We the family a still waiting on answers from EPS, but afraid this stepchild has not only contributed to his death, but... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2019
These wrongs have remedies but you need to hire an attorney without delay to pursue them. Yes, as far as the bank is concerned the stepchild can drain the account. But a court can stop that. You must act quickly.
answered on Aug 27, 2019
A family law attorney can file an interdiction on your behalf.
What are the necessary steps to take in the event of a settlor's death, generally speaking?
answered on Aug 13, 2018
The Trust document usually spells that out. Without knowing type of trust, or reviewing trust document, difficult to answer. But, generally speaking, the "Settlor" creates the trust for the beneficiaries. The trust generally continues for a specific timeline relative to the... View More
She has 4 living and 2 deceased children, she does not want the property sold but cannot have property in her name if she go into a Nursing Home, what should we do?
answered on May 23, 2018
You would need to speak with an attorney familiar with Texas' Medicaid laws to determine what the best step would be.
Bills. I have three older brothers that will split her estate with me evenly upon her passing as requested in her will. Can she gift or donate her home to us now without penalties to her or us?
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Possibly. But, you really need to go over the specific circumstances with counsel well versed in estate planning and local to you. It is likely that no gift and estate tax consequence would arise given the current exemption of $11MM, but technically, a gift return could be required. Also, to the... View More
My great aunt recently passed away and one of her sisters refuses to sign the authorization to cremate. Prior to her passing i was her POA. she only has a life insurance policy big enough to cover the cost of her services and cremation. I have tried to explain this to her sister that lives in the... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2017
A directive/authorization for cremation can be made by a Testator to an individual, other than a family member, in a valid Louisiana Will. Typically, that is the only way to get around the family requirement. You mention that you previously had POA for the Decedent, but not sure of the scope of... View More
since it was purchased. What are my legal rights...can I be evicted from the home.? I am being threatened to be evicted by my mother's husband. He is physically and emotionally abusive to both of us what are our rights for protection against him.. My mom is her 80s and is currently a home... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2017
This is not a problem that a quick, online answer can do any good.
First, contact these listed Super Lawyers, to get someone to advise you. Some issues you raise are possibly not something you can prevent. http://attorneys.superlawyers.com/elder-law/louisiana/new-orleans/
answered on Feb 21, 2017
Yes, there are some steps you can take. It's difficult to be specific with exactly what I would recommend with the limited information available, however. Filing to interdict your father may be an option, or perhaps filing for injunctive relief against the alleged perpetrator. I'd be... View More
Where can i find a lawyer to represent me? I keep getting turned down. Please help me. I do not have any money.
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