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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Can my brother and I be forced to sign over rights to land we didn't know about? What options do we have?

My Dad had land that was bought by a distant uncle in a tax sale in SC (1998). The property was not redeemed within in the time frame. My brother and I were not notified, and my uncle claimed the land and is now the grantee. My Dad had health issues, so not sure if he was aware of the situation.... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

You will need to hire a SC attorney that handles real property litigation. A trial may occur which will require at least the defendants' presence.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: I passed nics in 2020 several times and in March of 2024 I got turned down by Uber because checkr showed I had a felony

I looked on the sc judicial search website and that charge was showing the same as checkr as a drug charge back in 99. That charge should've been showing selling alcohol on Sunday. I've never been in trouble for drugs. How would I go about getting that cleared up and do I need to get... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for South Carolina on
Q: Can Richland County SC building inspector enter property locked, gated & no trespassing signs posted.

Property was vacant while I was traveling. NO BUILDING or ANYTHING on 2 acre property is visible from the road! Surrounded by 8 foot high fence, with heavy vegetation. Building inspector entered property anyway. Cars and other personal items were stolen then workshop / studio demolished under... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for South Carolina on
Q: Will secured personal loans with a third party debt collector still be discharged?

I’m filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy and have a few personal loans with collateral that were sold to a third party debt collector. I researched that only unsecured debts would be able to be discharged. But someone told me even though the secured loans were sold to a third party debt collector they... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the discharge generally applies to unsecured debts. Secured debts, which are loans backed by collateral, typically aren't discharged because the lender has a claim on the collateral. If the secured loan has been sold to a third-party debt collector, the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for South Carolina on
Q: Police towed a vehicle I was in possesíon of my private ptoperty

On June 4 th my friends truck broke down on the way to work so. I told him to pull it off my part of the private road on the grass of my private property about 5 feet.so I could work on it .I took possesíon of ios keys and truck told him it b fine .within 8 hrs a deputy comes out searches the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: If a 22-month-old toddler is injured at Daycare under their supervision, are they responsible for the medical bills ?

The Daycare are stating it was the toddler's fault for the injury.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for South Carolina on
Q: What can be done about a cop searching a vehical and it towed off private property without the property owners consent

On June the 4th my friends truck broke down and I told him to pull it off the private road (which my property line goes over)and into my private property within 8 hrs a deputy came searched it and then had it towed I hadnt been able to get it out of inpowned now it's 1800 dollars.i had to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Probate for South Carolina on
Q: Should it be taking over 5 months for an attorney to place legal notice in newspaper trying to locate a missing heir?

Deceased died without will. 2 children. 1 of those deceased with 2 sons. Living child took care of deceased for last 3 years of life. 1 grandson last known address was in woods out of state other is some other state with no contact. Attorney 1st contact Nov2023. Living child now responsible for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Internet Law for South Carolina on
Q: Is it legal for Youtuber to tell his subscribers to go and spam under other person's Facebook posts and comments ?

Youtuber told his subscribers to go and spam comments under my posts, comments on different Facebook groups. Caused me a lot of stress. Also during his stream he was making fun of me, trolling .

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for South Carolina on
Q: I had a trycking company it has been wenty years ago my drivers stole my titles and then put.me on trespassing

My trucking company and my trucks and I was gonna stay with the drivers I was In bad way with my father just passing Away but they got me overthrew and as I was dealing with my dad's estate and things thesd the plundered my stuff when I wasn't there and ztole the titles then separated me... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: If the police detained me but let me go, as long as I work for them, can I still be charged with what I was handcuffed

I was never booked or anything so can they still hold those charges over my head?

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for South Carolina on
Q: How to resubmit a rejected AOS case?

Our AOS case (I-130, I-485, etc) got rejected by the USCIS, because we made a mistake with the amount of one of the fees, therefor the check was not the right amount. USCIS explained on the rejection letter that we can file again after fixing the problem. However, the USCIS clearly already worked... View More

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

When resubmitting your AOS case, it's important to correct the fee amount and include a new cashier's check for the correct amount. You should reorder the documents and forms, ensuring everything is in the proper order and neatly assembled.

For the forms with USCIS stamps and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Can I add my daughter to my 50% ownership deed of property i purchased with my sister, without consent from her?
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answered on Jul 17, 2024

Yes you can create an estate of your tenancy in common interest with your Daughter, unless the Deed to you is not a straight transfer to two tenants in common. Hire an SC attorney, not a title co., to explain the various interests you can convey to her but keep an interest yourself.

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