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I am considering gifting CDs to my two grandchildren, aged 12 and 17, in New Mexico. Each CD would start at $15,000 from my Credit Union. Given New Mexico's $16,000 gift limit and the availability of free higher education in the state, I want to ensure the funds can be used for other expenses... View More 
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answered on Apr 2, 2025
Hire a NM attorney to construct those gifts. They involve many different laws and may require a trust or a gift to minor act, etc. The expense required may not justify this.
I hope you're doing well. I’m considering dissolving my LLC, which is based in New Mexico. The LLC has not generated any income, except for a personal transaction of $3 via Wise.
I appreciate your insight and guidance on this matter.
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answered on Sep 30, 2024
Dissolving your LLC in New Mexico is a straightforward process, but you should ensure all financial obligations are addressed before doing so. The $3 Wise transfer you mentioned sounds like a personal transaction, and if the LLC didn’t generate any income, it's unlikely to have significant... View More
My father had solar panels installed on his home in NM and when gathering the info for the tax credits I noticed differences in the information listed on the electrical and general building permits, installer contracts and loan financing documents regarding the solar panel model numbers, the actual... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to speak with a local attorney or an official from the buildings department, one issue that could possibly arise from the standpoint of insurance is whether there are inconsistencies in... View More
I need to make sure my attorney is doing his job because I don't get feed back like I should he gets mad when I email him too much tell me to stop contacting him that he will let me know when there's any updates on my case and whenever it's time for me to start looking for another lawyer
answered on Mar 31, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with local attorneys in your state, the general practice followed nationwide is that clients can dismiss their attorneys, and vice versa, an attorney can withdraw from... View More
We are a New Horizons Orchestra in New Mexico and are a member of the New Horizons International Music Association. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) group of musicians that play music in a community orchestra. We are primarily adults and retired people but we occasionally have minors playing with us.... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
Based on the situation you described, here are a few key considerations:
- As a community orchestra with minors participating both as musicians and audience members, you have an obligation to provide a safe environment. Excluding registered sex offenders from participation may be prudent... View More
I was told that this new electric truck would be good just plugging it in at home and I would be fine to use it the truck dies so quick I will be stranded any were I choose to go this truck is supposed to pull my mobile food truck around it can pull it but ill be left were we set up are business... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
If you believe you were misled about the capabilities of your newly purchased electric truck, you may have options to address the situation. In general, auto purchases are subject to state and federal consumer protection laws that may allow you to cancel or seek remedies for misrepresentations.... View More
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
In New Mexico, the rules governing the attendance of members at directors' meetings and their access to information discussed therein depend on the specific bylaws of the organization and applicable state laws. Generally, members of an organization have a right to attend directors'... View More
Third party name on taxes and my step father Also worked at the same company preparer works for and preparer worked for x husband's company meanwhile I am a W2 workers but somehow they changed my income 73,000
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
If you suspect preparer fraud in your business tax filings, it's important to address this issue promptly and thoroughly. First, review your tax returns carefully to understand the discrepancies, especially if your income was inaccurately reported.
For addressing preparer fraud, you... View More
A truck driver is exempt for hauling feed for live stock under this code. Will the the truck driver be exempt when hauling to and from the auction?
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
The specific Agricultural Deductions code you're referring to seems to be designed to provide tax benefits for activities directly related to agriculture, such as the buying and selling of livestock. In the context of auctioneers, this would typically cover transactions involving livestock.... View More
The claim top dashers get priority on orders and higher paying orders, but it's been proven new dashers, not top dashers get priority. It is a full blown lie. Nw dashers always get the better orders and more orders not top dasher which violates their policy
answered on Jun 11, 2023
Yes. A business can make policies as long as they don’t violate the law, and it can change and interpret that policy whenever and however they want. They can even be arbitrary in enforcing their own policy as long as they comply with applicable law. For example, they can’t illegally... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2022
It depends. Because you tagged this question with both "business" and "employment," I'm assuming that the profit-sharing contract you are asking about is a contract with an employee of the nonprofit organization. If so, you are dealing with a question involving a topic that... View More
I run a LLC and we are currently in the process of booking a musical entertainer on one of there tour stops in the US. They are from Canada and have asked us to sign two separate contracts for two separate tour dates. They say they need both for visa reasons but both state that we would have to... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2022
You need to have a clear contract with them for immigration purposes. The contract has to be an agreement between you and them. If you don't like the terms you should say so and renegotiate. When entertainers apply for the P visa, which allows them to come to the USA to perform, they must show... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2020
Depends on what authorizations, if anyone, you have given them. In some instances, they may set off what you owe them, although much more info is needed to properly answer your question.
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I am a PhD student going to graduate soon and thinking to start my own business in my field. I am currently holding F1 student visa but trying to apply for green card through National Interest Waiver (NIW). I have a few questions and your answers are very appreciated.
1) Can... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2019
The only thing you can do is formally set up the LLC. Anything more would be a violation of your F1 status and jeopardize future immigration options.
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answered on Oct 31, 2017
In general, New Mexico "tort"/"negligence" law makes a person liable to anyone whom he causes accidental damage - whether at work, or anywhere else. Whether it is worth anyone's time to file or fight a lawsuit over a broken liquor bottle is a different question.... View More
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We sell a product that is similar to a competitors. It is the same shape and style but our products each have a unique logo. The shape and style are derived from a Ford product (without violating any copyrights). The competitor is filing DMCA claims in a harassing manner in order to... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2017
An attorney would need to review the two products to determine determine if one product infringes the other. You may have a defense. Often items that have a useful function are not protected by copyright, and if they are, only a limited aspect of the design is covered. An attorney would have to... View More
We are starting a travel/adventure company.
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answered on Sep 3, 2017
Many courts do not favor release waivers especially those that attempt to waive away all bad acts and negligence on behalf of the company. These waivers are often challenged. You should see the advice of a business attorney in your state to review the particular release you are using to determine... View More
I have releases/legal docs for both LPCC and hands-on healer. Concerned if there is a liability with the State Board, Scope of Practice, Insurance Companies, asking and quoting/sharing hand-on healing results and testimonials.
answered on Aug 21, 2016
Look at what boards govern what activities. Problem is when you collect money. Need to see how your state treats such things-with all the crystal therapy etc should be some statement you can use stating that none of it is medically prove, that if they continue to have symptoms they should follow up... View More
It sounds ridiculous to me, but someone has told me that it's illegal to allow independant contractors (massage therapists in this case) to wear t-shirts with the logo of the company that has hired them. The t-shirts are worn at events voluntarily by the contractors to help advertise for the... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2016
Someone is confusing the issue. The question is not whether it is "legal," but whether wearing a company logo may suggest an individual is an employee rather than an independent contractor of that company. There are different definitions and factors to determine "employee"... View More
I was involved in an accident in which the third-party accepted liability. As the vehicle was only 4 months old, a diminished value claim was started. I hired a certified appraiser and received a very detail report stating the diminished value. I submitted this to the insurance company, however,... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2016
Insurers don't like diminished value claims. If third party accepted liability, you should have an attorney to work on your injury case. If not, contact a member of the NMexico Trial Lawyers Association--they give free consultations.
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