I was slandered on social media with photos of me allegedly shoplifting "a forth degree felony" & because of it was arrested had my vehicle impounded & sat in Jail with a high bond i was not able to afford for 18 days. When I was let out I went to court & beat the case. Now my... View More 
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
If you believe you were slandered on social media leading to your arrest and the subsequent challenges you faced, you may have grounds for a legal action. Slander involves making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation. If these statements were made on social media and you... View More
What is the best way for the new buyer to get title insurance?
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answered on Dec 22, 2023
First you need to hire a NM attorney to conduct a title search as apparently you have no idea who owns the property. It may be prudent to walk away from this transfer.
Right eye now he still has zero left and 60% in his right. He is going to be 25 yrs old now on Dec. 30. I have been applying for disability for him since he was 6 yrs old and still being denied stating he is not blind enough to receive disability benefits.
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In your situation, understanding the criteria for disability benefits is crucial. The Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States defines blindness as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the best possible correction, or a visual field limitation in the... View More
Do I need a lawyer? I am a nurse and fell asleep after night shift
answered on Dec 21, 2023
If you want to mitigate the impact of the charges (whch you should) then you should hire a lawyer to represent you on this. Also, in many jurisdictions, one of the reasons you hire a lawyer is for the lawyer to appear in court on your behalf so that you do not have to take off from work to appear... 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
There are a lot of issues with the revocation of my license from incorrect dates, 2 revocations placed neither for the actual date of my conviction or violation, no notification of revocation send to me, there are dates hand written and written over on the actual citation, the dates on my MVD... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
Your DWI case and subsequent license revocation raise several potential issues, including incorrect dates on records, lack of proper notification, and a questionable interlock requirement for an old DWI. Additionally, the retention of your DWI record beyond statutory limits and the denial of a... View More
I am in a different state(CA) than my cousin (NM). We need to cancel the deed. Does this deed (certified by the court clerk) endanger her SSI?
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
Correcting the errors in the quitclaim deed is important for both legal accuracy and for the potential impact on your cousin's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Errors in a deed, such as incorrect names and addresses, can affect its validity and may complicate property ownership... View More
Awarded as personal representative of his estate and filed a tort claim against the county. Is there anything I can do to have her removed as his personal representative? If so how do I go about it
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In New Mexico, if you believe that your half-sister, as the personal representative of your late brother's estate, has violated certain rights or acted improperly, you do have options to challenge her position.
First, you need to file a petition in the probate court that is handling... View More
Information on who were the beneficiarys on anything
answered on Jan 2, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the loss of your parents. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, you could contact the insurance company and ask about the policies. Good luck
answered on Dec 1, 2023
If a trademark has been cancelled by the USPTO, generally you must refile the mark to regain ownership of the trademark. You can engage any Trademark Service or Trademark attorney to assist with this matter. Depending on why the trademark was cancelled it should be a straightforward process for... View More
My elderly mother offered her home to any of children in exchange for her care but not stated in her will. Not one of her children cared for her . I am the only one of her children that did all the care she had Alzheimer's and died of it in Sept 2023. Who is entitled to her home if not... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
a verbal promise to leave real estate to someone in exchange for caregiving services can be enforceable under certain circumstances. This is known as a "contract to make a will." The elements of a valid contract to make a will are as follows:
The testator (the person making the... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
In your case, it is unlikely that your mother's verbal wish to leave her house to you would be valid. This is because she was not in contemplation of imminent death when she made the wish and she was not a soldier or sailor. Additionally, it is possible that your siblings could challenge your... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
In New Mexico, a person's "home" or "residence" is defined as the place where a person lives and intends to live. This can be a house, apartment, trailer, or any other type of dwelling. A person's home or residence does not have to be owned by the person in order to be... View More
My fiance did NOT have a disability lawyer, nor did he sign any paperwork that would allow a lawyer to take his disability case.. We found out long before he was approved, that there was somehow a lawyers name tacked to his case. Everytime we called and someone would check, they'd say,... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2023
Your situation, where a lawyer who did not represent your fiance received a portion of his disability back pay, is indeed concerning and warrants immediate action. First, document all your efforts so far, including calls and letters to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the... 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
answered on Nov 26, 2023
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Gross wage theft, unpaid overtime, retaliation, eviction, disposal of personal belongings, 2 years plus of employment, and rent was deducted from pay check. While on call 24/7, they did not pay taxes and more.
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In New Mexico, if you're dealing with unpaid overtime, wage theft, and other employment-related issues, there are several steps you can take. First, consider filing a wage claim with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. This department handles wage disputes and can investigate... View More
I entered intersection to turn left on a green. light turned yellow I proceeded to turn left to clear intersection. On coming vehicle did not stop and hit me in the right rear quarter panel. His insurance company is saying I am 20% at fault
answered on Dec 3, 2023
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Only a local attorney could advise on state-specific law, such as the statute you ask about. But as a general matter in virtually all jurisdictions nationwide, the motorist making a left turn is obligated to... View More
A former friend and I drew up a contract for the sale of a lot that is part of my mother's estate. She failed to make any payments, then she sued me for breach of contract. She lied saying I misrepresented the lot as being developed and claimed she had to install all utilities, when it was a... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
You are probably too late to file a Rule 60 Motion, but you can try. Hire a NM attorney to defend you against execution. You might have exempt properties which preclude execution.
The clerks office refused to record the deed since they did not have a deed on file showing indivdual mortgage company that sold it to my uncle. My uncle never recorded that deed. His house burnt so it was lost in the fire. But the county where the property is in sent him the tax due and my uncle... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
It sounds like there was not a mortgage but a contract for a deed. If such, record title was never in the Uncle, and a possible breach of contract and quiet title action should be filed. If there was a mortgage, then Uncle had title to encumber. Hire a NM attorney to search the title and... View More
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