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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: If I am an 18 year old in the U.S. army, is it legal for me to apply for a concealed pistol license?

Would I be able to legally possess a handgun as an army 18 year old in this state at all?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: Landlord charging $749 for damages out of that 408.59 for 8 hrs of technician wages. Do I pay? )labor seems too much

I gave a 20 day notice with maintenance orders. The landlord message and told me the door cannot be added due to need to place a order for it. I needed to replace bathroom door And also needed the closest door fixed. I'm being charged now for 2 bifold doors. Only 1 is damaged and the bathroom... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Washington on
Q: Do I have to have a business license to name a building I own where other businesses rent space?

I have a mental health private practice and plan to move into my new building. The space will also house other professionals so I would like to name the building that encompasses the services provided at the location. This name would be different than my current practice. I am curious if there are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Washington on
Q: In Kitittas County can I add additional debt in a conversion from a chapter 13 to a chapter 7 after the initial filing.

but before the 341 hearing.

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

Yes, you can add additional debt when converting from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Kittitas County, Washington, before the 341 hearing. When you convert your case, you have the opportunity to amend your bankruptcy schedules, including Schedule E/F, where you list unsecured debts. This... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Washington on
Q: I had a deferred prosecution back in 2008 I completed my treatment to your intensive outpatient had a license until 2020

Under my original driver's license number name then I get a new driver's license number for some reason nobody can tell me why and all that information is now involting out in Nolan void and I'm having to do IIAD and I shouldn't have to because it states that I had a license... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Washington on
Q: I am looking for case details of Diamond v Diehr 450 U.S. 175, 185 (1981). How can I get it?
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answered on Sep 12, 2024

To get the case details of Diamond v. Diehr, 450 U.S. 175 (1981), you can access various legal research platforms. Websites like Google Scholar, Justia, or FindLaw provide free access to U.S. Supreme Court cases. Simply search for "Diamond v. Diehr 450 U.S. 175" on these sites, and you... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Is this a conflict of interest?

My defense attorney and the prosecuting attorney for my case are competing for the same judge spot. Is this a conflict of interest? My attorney became a commissioner while working my case which concerned me but now, I’m worried the prosecutor won’t negotiate fairly with their opponent for judge.

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Washington on
Q: Angry neighbor moved survey rebar and fence, with concrete. Can I remove fence destructively (necessary) without notice?

I share 500 foot property line with 6 neighbors in a plat. I am unplatted.

I permitted a possible fence encroachment to stay where at until I recind permission. Had surveyor that created plat recheck markers in 2017, there was no encroachment.

Over the last year three neighbors (2... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

You have a disputed boundary. Hire a WA attorney to file suit. Your surveyor will be your expert witness. If you wait too long, you acquiesce to the others' asserted and ascertainable boundaries, and lose part of your property.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Where can I post No Trespass signs to make it illegal for door to door salespeople to even come into my yard?

Looking at WI 943.13(2)(am)1, it says two 11" square No Trespass signs signed by me, posted conspicuously. I have a fairly small lot in a suburban area. Do I have to post one of those signs in front? Or can I post them at the back and side entrances to the property? Is it on me to have them... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and Probate for Washington on
Q: Do I need to file probate… Mom passed in July, old will in her papers. Attorney no longer around, what do I need to do?

Mom passed 2 mos ago, found 25+year old will in her papers. Attorney no longer around, what do I do? I’m not sure if she had possessions in her name but looking to find the next steps. We live in King County.

Janta Steele
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answered on Sep 10, 2024

First, I'm so sorry for your loss.

A probate is necessary in Washington state if your mom owned land or if what she owned when she passed is worth more than 100,000.

I assist clients with probates from across Washington state, and I would be happy to offer a free 30-minute...
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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Collections for Washington on
Q: I’ve got a lawsuit against me from a creditor. The creditor has filed Ch 7. I can’t get extended warranty info now.

I bought 6 appliances from an appliance business that has recently filed Ch 7. I have extended warranties on all appliances. Due to personal financial issues I got way behind on my credit account payments to this business and they closed my account and I now have a lawsuit for repayment to this... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

When a business files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it typically means the business is liquidating its assets and will no longer be operating. Because of this, you may face difficulty obtaining warranty information or getting the warranties honored. Unfortunately, if the warranties were provided by the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Washington on
Q: Legal reasons to terminate seller - listing broker relationship in Washington State?

Seller wants to terminate her real estate agent. Two and a half months without an offer, showings have stopped. The broker has held one or two open houses personally, and yesterday the broker yelled and went off on seller for 30 minutes.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Washington on
Q: I am Prep. for my father's estate and I am selling home, I sign my name instead of his on contract is it legally binding

House is in washington state

Janta Steele
Janta Steele
answered on Sep 9, 2024

Good afternoon,

Is it a mobile home? Is there land being sold? What does "Prep." stand for?

You need to start a probate and be appointed by the court to get the authority to sign your name instead of your deceased father's name on a contract to sell his land. If it...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Family Law, Juvenile Law and Native American Law for Washington on
Q: Never finding of found 19-0 past intakes same cps office closed out successfully 19x Police testified No pick up order

Do I just file everything I can to fight cps in court? I only communicate by email or txt. This dependency has gone on over 6yrs. The court has failed to make written findings on the record at any of the 6mo review hearings the 6th month review hearings all get continued to be set special set,... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2024

It sounds like you've been through a long and exhausting journey with the court and CPS. When dealing with such a complicated case that involves your family, especially when it has gone on for years and involves issues like the ICWA, it's important to gather every piece of evidence that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Washington on
Q: What happens if someone pressed charges for their car getting totaled by passenger?

Owner said his friend and passenger took off with his car and the friend said it got stuck and decided to leave the keys in the car to go look for help when the passenger was passed out after drinking and the passenger woke up and took off and crashed the car and now owner saying he's owed a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Washington on
Q: If wife is evading service how was she able to print petition online and add things in the case file

I hired a professional process server who made multiple attempts to serve. One she deemed successful but the other two attempts unsuccessful. She wrote up an affidavit of due diligence and we’re requesting alternate service. If my wife knowingly knew she was getting served, how can she go to the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law for Washington on
Q: My question is if a disabled person can date a caregiver in the state of WA even if they don’t work at the same company

So I live in a 24hr care home thru ambitions of Washington and I’m thru Dda as well and so I was dating someone but I was only dating him for a couple days so I don’t really count that well to be honest my staff told me that it was illegal for me to date him cuz he is a caregiver but he’s not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: I want to bring suit against a County Engineer for either malicious prosecution or Section 1983 violation of civil right
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answered on Sep 7, 2024

Bringing a lawsuit against a County Engineer for malicious prosecution or a violation of your civil rights under Section 1983 is a serious matter. You would need to show that the engineer acted with malice and without probable cause, resulting in harm to you. Malicious prosecution claims require... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Legal Malpractice for Washington on
Q: The original attorney of the opposing party died, and with her went case records.

The original attorney of the opposing party died. The opposing party told the court that they could not get the original records with her death and her office having shuttered. Access to these records are critical. What are my options?

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answered on Sep 6, 2024

Sorry to hear. You can try contacting the Washington State Bar Association. Best of luck.

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