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She is accusing us of stealing 4 or 5 in-window A/C units, which she lent to us for the year, but we definitely did not take. We also asked for receipts of alleged damages to the house, which did not add up to us. Security deposit was $2400 when we moved in, she is charging us $2500 for labor/parts... View More 
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
You might have a case against your former landlord. While it is true that landlords can deduct for damage, missing air conditioners are not exactly damage. Also, landlords can deduct for repairs but they have to send you an itemization within twenty (20) days. You said that you didn't get... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
Anyone can grant a life estate to anyone, regardless of whether or not the grantor and grantee are related. If the deed is valid then the life estate is valid. If someone were to try to challenge the deed on the argument that they are a closer relation, their closer relation is not enough in itself... View More
i want to keep our 13 year old daughter out of probate court incase of our death.. i am 59.5 and wife is 66 years old.. we have not done a will either and not sure what that would cost. or the what the cost of a trust would be..
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
Lawyers in Rhode Island charge different rates for estate plans. Some would charge $2000, some $4000, and some would charge more such as $10,000. The higher end lawyers are doing tax work that is for wealthy families. For middle class families that have the usual set of assets including a house,... View More
now a week later she says he said he cant fire her and will be representing her this week when i have to appear for family court seems wrong what can i do i don't have a lawyer either?
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
It is unethical for a lawyer to try to start a relationship with a client during a child custody case or child support case. You can file a written complaint about this with the disciplinary board. Here is some information about that:... View More
He wants to sell the house to my son (his grandson). We are being told that the house must be sold at "fair market value". Can he not sell the house at whatever price he chooses?
answered on Sep 14, 2023
While I think Mr. Gallo's answer is correct based on the question as phrased, I sense a Medicaid look-back issue. Whether such an issue exists depends on whether your aunt received long-term care benefits through Medicaid, which is not mentioned in your question. When a Medicaid recipient... View More
I've always wondered if my Grandparents "disinherited me" (long story!). It's more of a personal concern than financial. I'm financially independent and don't need or expect anything, but the situation is strange enough that I'd like to "sneak behind the... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
If your grandparents are still living then no. If the maker of the will is still living then no one can read the will without the maker's permission. If your grandparents are deceased then maybe: Upon the maker's death the will would be probated, if there is any probate estate. Those... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2023
In Rhode Island, if your name has been added to a court order in a child custody case, limiting your access to visitation or contact, you typically have the right to address the court and defend yourself.
I live in GA now, I just had a wage garnishment come up on my paystub & when inquired about this was told it was from RI. Called them & it’s from 2008 when I was married and husband at time filed our taxes jointly. I made less then 10k that year & he owed. So It’s his debt but... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
You may have options to address this situation:
1. Innocent Spouse Relief: If you believe you are not responsible for your ex-spouse's tax debt, you can explore the possibility of innocent spouse relief with the IRS. This relief may relieve you of liability for your ex-spouse's... View More
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answered on Aug 27, 2023
If your child support judgment is a Rhode Island Family Court judgment then yes. If your child support judgment is not a Rhode Island Family Court judgment then no. Your son's presence in Rhode Island does not change your child support obligation. Some states such as Massachusetts can order... View More
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answered on Aug 26, 2023
It is not legally required, no, unless you agreed in your divorce that you would. Often in marital settlement agreements the parties will promise to keep each other informed about where the child is staying and with whom. Even without an agreement it is customary that parents will give each other... View More
I'm an estate beneficiary and was promised by the probate attorney that I would receive a check for a certain amount upon my signing (with witness) the General Release form per Rhode Island Probate Court. I performed as asked and mailed the form back. The attorney later emailed me stating that... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
You are bound by the release you signed only if you get the money stated in it. The attorney for the executor or administrator is saying no, you won't get that amount of money, you will get something less. That means that the release is not binding on you. Unless you sign a release for the new... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Yes. That would be fraud.
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
Usually by a written deed that describes the real estate, describes the interest being conveyed, is signed by the grantor, is given by the grantor to the grantee and recorded with the city or town in the land records. There are other requirements but those are the main ones. Usually a lawyer... View More
When my brother attacked me, he punched me in the face and broke my face open. I had gone to the hospital and had to get stitches. The cops came to the house after my brother punched me but I didn’t press charges then. While at the hospital my husband (who witnessed the assault) called the cops... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
It's not too late for you to file a complaint with the police department. It is up to the police whether or not to investigate it. It is up to prosecutors whether or not to bring evidence to a grand jury, get an indictment and charge your brother. You have other options in addition to this.... View More
I live in KY, but it was carried out in Rhode Island, and its hard to do things when your 1000+ miles away, and all the paper work is in a storage unit in RI, is there any other way i can go about finding out the information within it like the lawyers name? Something where i can get started??? Im... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
The petition and order you are looking for are in the records of the probate court for the town or city in which your father last resided. You can call the probate court for that town or city and speak to the probate clerk, ask for a copy of the records. Probate records are not usually available... View More
My proof is legally obtained audio in the state of Rhode Island. However, due to state statutes, I had no legal case.
answered on Aug 21, 2023
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to speak with an attorney who is knowledgeable about legal issues for authors, in general, there is no controlling whether subjects named in a book would sue. Such lawsuits could be... View More
After an animal abuse complaint was made about a pet store the town disclosed our name And address to them? Now they are putting things in our yard stating it belongs to them! We know it’s our property it is hundreds of feet away from the pet store. It’s because of retaliation and confidential... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2023
No. Adverse possession must be for ten (10) continuous years, otherwise title remains with the original owner.
I will speak to the company Monday, but I want to get ahead of this. The home is worth approx $100k more than I currently owe. I wanted to see what my options are. I do not have a lump sum needed to fully catch up with my payments, and have been working to adjust my payments so that I can resume... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2023
The cash for houses websites are unlikely to be your best option. Selling the house is certainly an option. Also there are programs available through Rhode Island Housing for you to mediate the matter with the mortgage servicer to avoid foreclosure and explore your options to refinance instead. The... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2023
No, unfortunately you cannot do that without permission from the network. You can seek permission from the network but it might cost you money to get it.
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