answered on Apr 1, 2024
As a technical matter, yes. As a practical matter, why? The purpose of the Estate is to wind up, liquidate and distribute the assets of the decedent. It is not the business of the Estate to acquire assets. The PR will be closely scrutinized for this, and whether it is violative of their statutory... View More 
There is still some mortgage left. Mom is willing to do this. How do I go about it with least financial consequences?
answered on Mar 31, 2024
The answer with the least legal expense is to sell or gift your mother's half of the house to your wife. There will be transfer taxes, it may be a recognition event as to capital gains, and you will need to refinance. The alternative is to review the mortgage and find out if it has a due on... View More
I didn’t burglarize anything. Some ppl drugged me and I thought my uncle was still staying in this same room so I beat on the door because I thought ppl were chasing me so I jumped in the window, realized he wasn’t staying there anymore, then I jumped out the back window. I told the cops what... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
You are entitled to expungement three years from the entry of the PBJ so long as your probation has ended. However, a subsequent conviction within the three years or pending criminal charge can disqualify you from expungement. If the State is objecting, they would state the reason for their... View More
I have 2 companies with similar names, one is nonprofit and one is supposed to be for profit but the state made an error. I was told that I need to submit an article of conversion, where do I start?
The “best” coverage now is the AT&T Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) Plus (UHC). There are copayments for nearly every medical expense and with zero reimbursement. Their plan dictates doctors, hospitals & all medical related matters. The new plan sends me round & around in circles to... View More
Facility nurse txt proof that supervisor gave word not to call 911 for my mother she fought to breath 2 days, her cell phone was locked in nurses office so she couldn't call herself we have proof per nurse on duty
answered on Mar 31, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear what is meant by holding a case, whether not filing suit or other possibility. Attorneys would probably need additional details about the file to offer meaningful input about what they... View More
Getting very contenious with the wife and I am contemplating filing for divorce. I want to move out of the home for a while but many lawyers advise against moving out. What exactly constitutes "moving out" and is it the same as abandonement?
We hired Thompson creek to come assess a leak we were having in our kitchen. They told us it was the windows. We purchased 2 windows, and the next rain, the leak came back. They said there’s nothing they can do and we still owe them for the work. I took pictures when the old windows were removed... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2024
It depends on what license they gave you for the design. Did they give you a license for personal use only or for commercial uses as well? If they did not give you any license at all, it definitely is not a good Idea to sell their work as your own.
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
If you are a Chinese citizen interested in obtaining a U.S. green card through investment, you may consider the EB-5 Investor Visa program. This program allows foreign nationals to become eligible for a green card if they make a significant investment in a U.S. business and create jobs for American... View More
The deeds are in my late grandfathers name. I have the death certificate and inventory list of ground rents.
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
To transfer the deeds from your late grandfather's name to yours, it's necessary to go through the proper legal processes in Baltimore City. First, ensure that you are legally entitled to the ground rents according to your grandfather's will or the state's succession laws if... View More
I noticed they did not deposit the money order I gave them in the drop box 1494.00. They only deposited 500 + 494 in October and said nothing until February 2024, having the sheriff serve me a summons for not paying rent in October 2023. That case got dismissed after I showed their attorney the... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
In your situation, finding legal assistance is crucial to navigate the complex issues you're facing with your leasing managers. In Oxon Hill, MD, you have several options for obtaining legal help, especially in cases of harassment, retaliation, and eviction proceedings. Local legal aid... View More
The builder said they don't honor errors and asked us to sign a new contract. Do they have to honor the first one. It's in Maryland
I bought a used 2008 toyota prius check engine light came on and a friend of mine hooked it up to the computer all the codes were emissions related. I took the car into a shop in maryland and they said I needed a Camshaft Sensor Purge Solenoid and Light Engine Repair. The check engine light came... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Yes, but before you do so, make sure that the disclaimer achieves the results you want it to achieve. A disclaimer by law is treated as if the person disclaiming died before the decedent. If the Will directs that a deceased heir’s share be distributed “per stripes”, or by some other method,... View More
I was going to file taxes with a buy here pay here dealership but they let me take the vehicle and said to come file at a later date. I was in an accident where the other driver was at fault. It resulted in a total loss of my vehicle. Per the dealerships policy I turned the totaled car over and the... View More
Is it legal to offer 1 month free rent for my tenant to leave before their lease is up
answered on Mar 25, 2024
Yes. It is legal to politely ask your tenant to move out, and also provide an incentive to do so. The actions you are describing are not illegal, so long as the tenant understands the he or she has the right to decline this offer. I suggest drafting up an addendum to the lease agreement, that... View More
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