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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: If police seize phone & 2 months after, it updated location & was online, can that evidence be dismissed if challenged?

2 months after the police had it, the location was updated on the phone to a different location than the original one. It changed police station locations. I believe the new location is where the DECU is located. But in order for Apple to update the location that the owner of the phone can see, it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Washington on
Q: Is there anything you can do an an HOA management company discriminating against someone just because they are a renter?

I moved out of my condo. My sister move in to the condo. Even though she is not considered a renter by the HOA we still went through the proper protocols for renters. Since she moved in we have received relentless harassment from the HOA management company and the downstairs neighbor. The... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Washington on
Q: my ex moved out 60 days ago. I gave her a 30 day notice, in writing and mail. belongings are still not picked up.

her name is not on the house so ownership of home is mine.

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: Security sprays a man running away from him for about 30 seconds spraying everywhere, over spray got on me. Can I sue

I think the guard was assaulting the man due to the fact security was chasing and spraying. Without being in self defense and reason for spraying uncalled for

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Is there a possibility to take down the unpublished opinion posted on this website. This case didn't go to appeals

This case was bookmarked and not taken seriously. Had the appeals gone through effectively the elements required to uphold the convictions would have been addressed and the case would have been properly dismissed.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: Can I evict my roomate if they're not on the lease?

I asked my landlord to replace my old roomate on the lease. They were not replaced, no lease was signed or updated by this person or me (which they had me do the first time I added someone). All that was received was an email stating that they can pay me. However, they're still listed as a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Family Law for Washington on
Q: Was the second amendment to a trust after the death of one trustor legally executed? See details below

My parents made a revocable Declaration of trust with no method for amendment. They executed an amendment 10 years later changing the successor trustee and adding their grandchildren as secondary remainder beneficiaries but kept the same primary beneficiaries. 8 years after Dad died my mother made... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law, Libel & Slander and Securities Law for Washington on
Q: Hey I just wanted to know what charge is there for releasing private texts without your consent on FB or other socials?

So me and my wife have some beef with a friend of ours and they released our messenger texts and post them all over Facebook is there anything we can do against them?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Washington on
Q: I signed up for a local dating service, but moved to a city in which the company does not operate. Is the contract void?

The dating service specifically advertises that it organizes in-person events, and the contract explicitly states the events "includes a mix of virtual and physical events". Since I have moved out of Washington state and am now in California, hundreds of miles from any of the clubs, I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Washington on
Q: My brother is personal representative of mom's estate. He is asking to get paid $80 dollars per hour.

To be paid for repairs and as executor. That seems over the top? This is in Clark County Washington. He over drew the estate account and reimbursed himself.

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answered on Oct 1, 2023

Your brother may be overstepping his bounds with an $80/hour rate for probate administration. The rate is not set by statute but RCW RCW 11.48.210 provides just and reasonable." If the estate probate is not complex or if your brother is not providing professional services such as legal,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Washington on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit for incomplete medical records?

I am a physician and I would like to know if a lawyer would be interested in taking over my case. I tried IVF therapy via double donor egg and sperm in PNWF in Seattle. I started the process end of April 2022. I initially bought oocytes (donor eggs) sometime in September of 2022 from Simplify Egg... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Washington on
Q: My daughter bought house and put CIR boyfriend name on title. Not on mortgage. He's leaving, wants a share. What now?

He contributed nothing to the purchase. They've had two kids together. She wants the split up. He wants half of the house equity.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Washington on
Q: I was assaulted by gf. Called cops I got charged and arrested for dv. Beat the case but lost 2 jobs my apt. Sue city?

They arrested me when I had a black eye and marks on my arm list my job no call no show got hired at another job but dv popped up as pending so it took 6 weeks to figure out and I lost my job one potential job my apartment and my family had to move to Indiana with my newborn baby. Can I sue the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: I sued our Landlord and it looks like their Motion for Dismissal was changed to a Summary Judgment by the Court

Copy and pasted: In addition, if matters outside the pleading are presented to and not excluded

by the court, the motion shall be treated as one for summary judgment. CR 12(b)(7).

Also copy and pasted: The Plaintiffs' complaint claims a penumbra of legal theories articulated... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Washington on
Q: I am in California, responding to a family law case in Whatcom superior court . Trying to have it vacated
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answered on Sep 29, 2023

To have a case vacated, you would typically need to show good cause, such as a lack of jurisdiction or improper service. File a motion to vacate with supporting affidavits detailing your reasons.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: Is my landlord correct is stating that I must PROVE that I did not cause broken glass in rental before he will pay?

I rent a house in Washington State. Landlord is refusing to pay for repair of dual-paned sliding glass patio door unless I can prove that I did not cause it. I have sent pictures showing that the glass was broken by something/someone outside the house, as evidenced by the outer pane being... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Washington on
Q: If you go on vacation more than 30 days is the house considered vacant or unoccupied ?
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answered on Sep 28, 2023

In Washington, the distinction between "vacant" and "unoccupied" often depends on your homeowner's insurance policy terms. Generally, a house is considered "unoccupied" if you intend to return, while "vacant" usually means no intent to return.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Washington on
Q: When considering the name of an "estate" during probate or on IRS forms - is the name the address of the property itself

IRS form 56 requires two forms to be filed - one with the name of the descendent and another with the name of the estate. Do I list the name of the "estate" as the property address itself?

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

When considering the name of an "estate" during probate or on IRS forms, it is generally not the address of the property itself. On IRS Form 56, you would typically list the name of the decedent for one form and the name of the estate as something like "Estate of [Decedent's... View More

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