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A local, unimproved (dirt) road provides access to several developed and undeveloped properties in the town of Narragansett. All indications are that the road is owned by the town, as it is not on any of the land titles and the road is not part of a designated piece of private property on the PLAT... View More 
My 5 year old just started kindergarten in a public school in Providence. His school bus stop is 1/2 mile away. That is likely a 15+ minute walk for him. He has to cross 2 roads where the cars speed. He will be with an adult, but what rights do I have as a concerned parent about this situation? I... View More
Auto loan is from 2007/2008 Pawtucket credit union. I live in Rhode Island. Also might have another judgment from a car accident when I had no insurance of my own & was technically at fault. Need to know if both of these will come off with bankruptcy or if I will still be obligated to pay them
answered on Sep 2, 2024
Validly perfected liens on a debtor's property generally withstand any bankruptcy relief. Note that auto liens are afforded some special rights. The attempted garnishment, however, is a separate matter, and most probably stayed by a bankruptcy filing.
Personal injuries to another... View More
terminated his parents' rights. I'm looking for anything from any state in which a court has ruled against TPR in a similar situation. The child has significant post termination visits with his parents. He has made it clear that he will not consent to being adopted. Thank you.
answered on Aug 27, 2024
I don't practice in RI, but from what little you say, you should probably file a response (in PA, any response to an attachment is to the Sheriff) and objection, claiming that what you own is "exempt property" set forth in the RI statutes.
An alternative/addition may be a... View More
I paid for process server to be deliver summons to these two companies. FANNIE MAE rejected the summons. And apparently MERS " has moved" from the address they provide online.
My landlord uses Roundup on the lawn. My significant other has a documented health condition where this is hazardous to their health. We asked him to not use Roundup, and he said no. Do we have any legal standing to make stop using roundup?
(a) to send him a 5-day demand notice for non-payment of rent
(b) to terminate him on 10-days notice
(c) another way
This was 4 to 5 years ago at least I believe and a hospital visit.
answered on Aug 14, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, that timeline goes back a while. It would be best for RI attorneys could advise on your state's statutes of limitations. You could reach out to local... View More
I think Stop and Shop in Wyoming is price gouging since they are the only grocery store in the area.
answered on Aug 31, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Until you're able to check with a local attorney on state-specific consumer protections, what you describe does not look like price gouging. Merchants are free to set their own prices on items, absent some... View More
Her will states that all tangible personal property is left to one sibling. Does the vehicle registered in her name have to go through probate?
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Yes, the will has to be probated and the vehicle distributed in probate to the beneficiary named in the will.
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
You will have to file a law suit first that specifically involves the subject real property. Hire a RI attorney.
child, 16, wanted to move in with her mother and even though I was against it she went anyways. She is refusing to listen to me, she wouldnt go to school so I enrolled her in a on-line high school diploma so she could at least graduate but shes not doing the work. I recently took her to a... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
If there is another relative or trusted person who can serve as your granddaughter's guardian, then you and that person can petition the probate court to appoint that person as guardian and remove you as guardian. If there is not another relative or trusted person that can serve as guardian,... View More
Can her home be sold now or after she dies?
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Most likely she is at a nursing home with the intention to return home if she is able. She can agree to sell her home if she wants to do that. If she does not want to sell it then it will remain hers for life. Although she is not living there right now, that does not forfeit her life estate.
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
Yes. You can be sued and if the court finds that you owe the money then the court can enter judgment against you to pay the money. The court can also order interest, Attorneys fees and court costs to be paid by you, if the court find that is warranted. But, if your income is all from public... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key points:
1. The role of a fiduciary: When a court appoints a lawyer as a fiduciary (such as an executor, administrator, or guardian), they are given specific legal responsibilities and powers.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key points:
1. The role of a fiduciary: When a court appoints a lawyer as a fiduciary (such as an executor, administrator, or guardian), they are given specific legal responsibilities and powers.
2. Court appointment:... View More
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