Your current state is Virginia
My cousin quickly took it in his hands to find the funeral services for my father when he passed. Claimed to pay for all expenses. But he told the mortuary that my father had no children and had an uncle sign papers. I found this out myself and changed the papers. He then insulted my mom and I, and... Read more »

answered on Feb 1, 2023
you can always sue anyone for anything.......
the issues are will you win and can you find a lawyer that will gamble with you rather than asking for a retainer for hourly representation?
check his phone book/contacts for lawyers to try to find the one that prepared the will.... Read more »
Indicated it was cause by the groomer. Can I get emotional and distress damages? Along with all the expenses of my puppy?
Can the police let my sons boss in my sons home while they are doing their so called investigation. This is all wrong and I want answers. Not one officer nor the deputy coroner tried to contact myself or my sons father. They let my sons boss take a 9 ml out of my sons truck and took it and laid it... Read more »
can i create a muscle car NFTs like dodge challenger and sel it without breaking any legal issues like copywriters?
It's about my sons death
so, there's a personal injury case, which just has been dismissed without prejudice and the statute timing is running out in WA state, here are the questions:
Can I as a lawyer file a new same personal injury case in same court and "start over" as long as I'm within time... Read more »

answered on Jan 29, 2023
If it's dismissed withOUT prejudice, you can re-file at any point before the SOL runs.
The answer to the fees and costs question is between you, the new law firm, and the client. You're generally entitled to be reimbursed for costs, but asserting a lien for your fee in a case... Read more »
On January 19, 2023 my cat Tesla passed away due to complications that arose from his FELV Positive Status. I had gone in for routine vaccinations and HHS administered his Feline Leukemia Test at the very end of his vaccines. (It is well known that a sick cat should not get vaccinations when his /... Read more »
Once I agree to the confirmation of the demand, how long do I have to confirm that I will accept it and recieve payment?

answered on Jan 24, 2023
More info is needed.
it is a question your lawyer could address.
when I make a settlement, I often say, "my client will accept the offer, if he receives the money in the next 10 days".
otherwise, insurance co's continue to stall and delay at every opportunity.... Read more »
Last year my s/p and I filed taxes together. He recently was killed by a drunk driver. We were together 4 years. I told his mother I already filed taxes for this year which I plan on doing. We were practically married and everyone knew it. He made this huge post on FB claiming me etc. I’m his... Read more »

answered on Jan 24, 2023
First, my condolences on your loss. Please make a little time to take care of yourself. You have a lot going on and I'm sure it's more than overwhelming. You'll make it through it. You have to take care of yourself so you can keep your wits about you.
This is a really... Read more »
Patient was administered suicidal prescriptions. Went to ER for depression/help
Was deemed gravely disabled was suppose to be on a hold was let go walked out of hospital door and hung self on hospital grounds
it has been a year now. my father was only in her facility for one month. lawyer says they can not subpoena the owner because we are not in litigation. What can i do to help my lawyer retrieve the records.

answered on Jan 23, 2023
I hope you get a useful answer on this forum, but if don't, the type of lawyer you need to look for to obtain another opinion depends on the reason you wish to obtain the records. If you suspect medical malpractice, contact a lawyer specializing in that area. If you want the records for some... Read more »
The parent had 4 children from 4 different mothers but all except for one was a minor. And the minor child was receiving social security from the dad and also child support from him as well

answered on Jan 20, 2023
If a loved one has passed away due to neglect or abuse in a nursing home, their appointed representative or next of kin may have the right to file a Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit. If the deceased appointed a representative in their will, that person can take legal action on their behalf.... Read more »
Mr. B.P. stated on the stand that he, himself dealt the Heroin!! Yet that man whom also made my son addicted, walked away!!
Where is our Law?? Why do courts let someone so evil, that admitted under Oath he supplied heroine to our kid, walk away???
This is for medical malpractice/negligence/etc
What Does This Mean

answered on Jan 14, 2023
Someone is charged with the offense of murder on May 5, 2016, a first degree felony.
Found a spot on her liver, but ignored it and told her don’t worry. Fast forward to April 2021 she was in pain and made an apt. They made her wait till late July to come in, when she did, they ran tests and she was diagnosed with stage 5 terminal cancer that had already spread to her bones and... Read more »

answered on Jan 13, 2023
It depends a lot on everything that happened between 2018 and 2021, and whether the type of cancer she got was likely very curable in 2018 and 2019.
As a cancer survivor myself, I know that we hate those six-month and annual CT scans. But they are very important and universally... Read more »

answered on Jan 11, 2023
I strongly suggest you speak with an experienced wrongful death lawyer in your area to see if you have a viable claim. First, an administration of your Father's estate will need to be set up and I am assuming you would be the appointed as the administrator. In order to bring a claim for... Read more »
Large amount of money I was not informed of this at any time and I could really use that financial help for my loss of my son , can they do that with out me
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