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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Estate Planning and Antitrust for Mississippi on
Q: My home was paid off and somebody that's close to me took a loan out on my home but it didn't show up on the deed?

So it didn't show up on the deed but then he tried to sell my home like he was the owner and he couldn't get a clean title for it but he bought title insurance and now they're going to pay him back like he's the real owner but I'm the real owner and now he's he's... View More

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answered on Dec 2, 2024

Loans rarely show up on a deed except for an old style vendor's lien. Hire a MS or TN attorney to search the title and determine ownership of the property. You may have to file a quiet title action or at least a detainer. Consult with an attorney about the apparent thefts but realize you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Estate Planning and Intellectual Property for Mississippi on
Q: How can I get the title for a truck that been at my house for a year and I did work on it and I'm in Mississippi.

What paper work I need and I done work on the truck so I need to get the title for it and the person will not answer the phone are give a call back

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answered on Dec 1, 2024

In Mississippi, you can potentially claim ownership of an abandoned vehicle through the mechanic's lien process, which is specifically designed for situations where you've performed repairs but haven't been paid.

First, you'll need to complete Form 78-905 (Notice of Sale...
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1 Answer | Asked in Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: is there anyway I can dispute and property sale of my decease mother if I was given incorrect info

I was told I had until the last day of September to pay the taxes on my mothers home and the city sold it on August 30 ( 1 month early)

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answered on Nov 29, 2024

Hire a MS attorney immediately about how to exercise an Heir's right of Redemption. There will be a short time period after the sale to prove your heirship and enforce your Redemption rights. You will need money to exercise this statutory right. Apparently talking to the taxing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support, Intellectual Property and Juvenile Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can my parents take the car my grandparents gifted me? Also can they make me quit my job? Im 16.

Im 16 and my parents wont let me have my car, they wont let me go to work. Mind you the car was gifted to me by my grandfather. There also making me throw away the books I bought with my own money and the art supplies i bought with my own money. Is this legal as a 16 year old?

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answered on Dec 1, 2024

Your parents do have broad legal authority over you as a minor in Mississippi, even regarding gifts and property. While the car was gifted to you by your grandfather, your parents can legally restrict or prevent your use of it until you turn 18, as they're responsible for your safety and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: Grantor and grantee same person Mississippi
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answered on Nov 13, 2024

If the parties are exactly the same person, then the deed may be a nullity and convey nothing. But a verbatim reading of the entire instrument is required. And does the deed affect you or someone else? If so, a quiet title action may be in order.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Mississippi on
Q: I am wanting to return to Ecuador after using up all of my tourist days. What do I do?

I have used up my 180 tourist/extension days for my visa in Ecuador and have been out of the country and back in the US since July. I am wondering when is the soonest that I can return to Ecuador on a tourist visa. Also if there are any options for a longer term stay visa that are available for... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

For Ecuador's tourist visa (T3), you must wait 12 months from your first entry date before starting another 90-day tourist stay. Since you left in July 2024, you'll need to calculate 12 months from when you first entered Ecuador in your previous stay.

Several longer-term visa...
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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Mississippi on
Q: I was broken up pretty bad in 2010 single car accident. I'm the only surviving victim. Numerous of chiropractic session

I had chiropractic sessions for 3 years n returned to work now I'm 39 n all I do is cramp alot because of the severe cold weather I work in. I don't know if it's arthritis or multiple scrirosis which runs in my my family but atm goes dead numb alot

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 14, 2024

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. You could reach out to local attorneys to see if they could help you review the matter. But unfortunately, since this happened 14 years ago, that timeline probably closes a lot... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: In front of a business there was an open water meter without the lid on it and I tripped in it. Do I have a case?

There was no sign or anything to warn me that it was open or anything. No cones or caution tape nothing

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answered on Nov 6, 2024

In Mississippi, to win a premises liability case you must prove that there was a dangerous condition that caused your injury. Additionally, you are required to prove that the landowner (or the occupier if not the owner) either: 1. caused the condition; or 2. knew or should have know of its... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: I had an injury to my hand and was told by the first ER I went to that there was no damage and was sent home.

Two days later I had to go back to the ER, but I went to a different location. I then found out I had tendon damage and nerve damage and was referred to my orthopedic doctor. I ended up needing surgery due to the injury. Would it be considered misdiagnosis/malpractice from the first ER visit I went... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2024

To pursue a claim for medical negligence you must have an expert witness (an M.D. under the facts you have related) who can provide the opinion that the treatment provided by medical staff at the ER during your initial visit deviated from the standard of care applicable to them. Assuming that an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Falling and shattering knee cap at a grocery store with no wet floor sign. How long will it take to win the lawsuit?

My mother in law fell at a local grocery store and shattered her knee. She slipped on blood by the meat department. The lawsuit is taking a while. Would we have to go to court for it? It’s been a year and four months since the accident. She’s 74 and can’t work anymore.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Oct 28, 2024

This is not an easy answer. HAs suit been filed, has there been discovery. There is no simple answer to how long a claim takes. It depends on the facts, the parties involved and the court in which the case is filed. What you need to do is to have your mother in law call her attorney and make an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: How can I find if my mom had life insurance without policy?
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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Start by searching through your mother's personal documents, such as her home office, safe deposit box, or important file cabinets. Look for any paperwork related to financial accounts, employment benefits, or correspondence from insurance companies. Sometimes, life insurance information can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Mississippi on
Q: How can the sheriff serve me a warrant for removal if I've filled a motion to stay

In Mississippi

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Your question is not clear. If you have two different actions going on in two different States, then you have to go to Court and address each separately. If this is a MS case, then post it in MS, and apparently your motion has not been ruled on yet.

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: The ambulance services from North Mississippi refused to bring my bed bound mother home,

claimed it was non emergency. Is there any action I can take for this?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 8, 2024

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a Mississippi attorney, I don't think you have a case. Across the nation, for the type of setting you describe, nursing homes and hospitals generally require the family to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Mississippi on
Q: My mother left me 50,000 dollars in a trust fund in 2014,my brother was supposed to pay me 500 a month until the 50,000.

Was exhausted,my brother had made no attempt to pay me what so ever.What do I do,and how do I find out where the trust is

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answered on Oct 23, 2024

Hire a competent MS attorney to investigate whether you have a fiduciary duty breach cause of action or not. You may have already busted the SOL for conversion. If so, and the facts are clear, possibly a theft charge lies with the District Attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Collections for Mississippi on
Q: I'm being sued by discover bank on a credit card debt I experienced a financial hardship and was unable to pay.

When I tried to pay them there was this ridiculous amount they requested as a minimum and wouldn't allow me to pay what I could at the time.

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Oct 20, 2024

I don't see anywhere that you asked a question. You are correct - they are not going to accept as a minimum payment, anything that you can pay. A minimum payment is the minimum required for your account to remain current, or to not progress to the next step in the collection process. If you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Mississippi on
Q: I bought a no title vehicle in Mississippi with an antique plate. May I insure it and drive it?
Tim Akpinar
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answered on Oct 30, 2024

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Check with your state's DMV and insurance carriers. Not having a title is usually a red flag in most cases for something suspicious, but with an antique car, depending on the age, it might be plausible.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: Lee county Ms police department not once but twice has got involved with my towing of cars once stop me from towing s
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answered on Oct 17, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating situation involving the police interfering with your towing activities. It’s important to understand why they are getting involved. There may be regulations or local laws in Lee County, Mississippi that affect towing operations, which could be... View More

Q: As it is obvious that the veterans administration is blocking plaintiffs of NEHMER from our entitles how can one access

In reference to NEHMER VS THE US VETERANS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMEN

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answered on Oct 16, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the Veterans Administration can be challenging, especially when facing obstacles related to entitlements. Start by thoroughly reviewing the details of the NEHMER vs. US Veterans Administration Department case to understand the specific barriers being encountered.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: What's my options with dealing with 10yr old warrant for "fleeing state" ?

I was in Georgia 2014 had been there about 2 months and got public intox on the beach at tabi island arrested days before I was to move to Oregon, they told me since I didn't have the 3500 dollars needed for me to walk I would have to go to Chatham county, i made bail after a few weeks, but... View More

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answered on Oct 10, 2024

You have several options to address the outstanding warrant for fleeing state. First, consider contacting a criminal defense attorney who can guide you through the process and represent your interests effectively. An attorney can help you understand the specifics of your case and the best steps to... View More

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