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This is on a credit card from 18 years ago that I have no records of.
answered on Nov 26, 2024
In the State of Tennessee, the statute of limitations for breach of contract is six (6) years. There are certain ways that the creditors can obtain proof that you admitted the debt within 6 years. It could be a writing that you sent or it could be a recorded call with an admission. If it has... View More 
We have repeatedly asked to send us a bill/invoice for work done but have not received one. Now we can't seem to get a hold of anyone. Any recourse or advice?
answered on Nov 26, 2024
Send a certified letter to the company asking for a bill. Retain the amount of money you believe is owed in a savings account or other account that you are not tempted to use for a minimum of 5 years from the completion of the project. (If you think you might owe $5k, retain $6k, etc., to be on... View More
I am looking to make an offer on a house in Alamance County, NC. The house has a sizable addition that is only half built. That is, the addition still needs all the finishing work completed, i.e., insulation, drywall, flooring, trim, painting, and HVAC including duct work.
I am... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2024
1. You would become liable for any resulting injuries or harm due to the code violations, and the work done without a permit. Further, you may be subject to inspection and requirement to correct by the governing bodies.
2. It may be difficult to sell the house. Your liabilities may extend... View More
My parent died of cancer years ago but the latest damaging action by the offending party happened this calendar year. Prior to death, person spoke to her she could not express opinion without she asked her to. Then mailed a dismissive handwritten card when they stayed away. At the funeral, this... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2024
To begin with, you mentioned that the incident happened years ago. Generally speaking, with some exceptions, personal injury actions (not medical malpractice) commenced against a non-municipal defendant have a three year statute of limitations. Additionally, based upon the fact pattern you... View More
My parent died of cancer years ago but the latest damaging action by the offending party happened this calendar year. Prior to death, person spoke to her she could not express opinion without she asked her to. Then mailed a dismissive handwritten card when they stayed away. At the funeral, this... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2024
Sorry to hear what you're going through. Generally speaking, to bring an action for negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress, you need to demonstrate conduct that is "so outrageous in character, and so extreme in degree, as to go beyond all possible bounds of decency and... View More
I will be renting to own the rental I live in. The landlord and I have come to an agreement as far as price/down/monthly payments. What type of questions should I ask? Should I be liable for taxes of the property during the timeframe I will be renting to own? She does have an attorney that will be... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2024
1. You need to verify that there is no mortgage lender or other liens recorded against the property.
2. You need to verify that the landlord is the sole legal owner of the property.
3. You need to verify that the home is not anyone's homestead and is not claimed as... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2024
A Texas attorney who works day-to-day in municipal law matters could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a GENERAL matter, without knowing the details of the situation, it would depend on the rules/by-laws, reason for the request, relevancy of the request to some issue,... View More
What is going on. Why has he not been to court, can they even keep him there. He has a valid visa but ice hold due to felonies never been in trouble ever
answered on Nov 26, 2024
Depending on his charge, he can hire an immigration attorney to petition the immigration court for a bond so that he can be out during the pendency of his case. But the charge may have a lot to do with whether or not the federal courts will be willing to do that. In the interim, there is no point... View More
my question is the fire report said it was careless smoking and won’t even hear me when I’m trying to tell them that it had to have been a defective lighter since I found one in her truck and since bought three more and have had to blow up in my face. Due to the fire report and the fact that... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
What you describe is pure guess, conjecture and speculation. You do not identify any hard evidence that a lighter (a) exploded in her home; or (b) was the cause of the fire that killed your sister.
The fact that it could have happened that way doesn’t mean it did. The fact that other... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
The only code section relating to defamation is the statute of limitations applicable to commencement of suit, which is one year from the date of publication of the defamatory statement. MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-105
As for the law of defamation, that is found in the... View More
He claims he was hit by another vehicle that fled the scene and is now suing me for $150,000. My insurance is looking to settle the claim from my policy limits, but he didn't mention that another vehicle hit him before me. I also suspect he was uninsured that night. Can you stay in your car... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
Maybe you can. There are a lot of variables. How disabled was the car? How injured was the driver? How busy was the street?, etc. The decision to settle belongs solely to your insurer. There is nothing you can do about it, except communicate to your insurer the facts that you think are... View More
I am looking specifically for the laws/regulations that the Maryland BSWE must follow when investigating a complaint against a social worker. I am also looking for the personal rights of respondents involved in complaint investigations through the board of social work.
answered on Nov 25, 2024
There is the Maryland Health Occupations Code, which sets forth the statutory laws respecting social workers and the Board’s creation and responsibilities and powers.
The Board is empowered to draft and adopt regulations to carry out its purposes under the law. Agency regulations are all... View More
My ex-husband passed away this year. We were married for nine years and divorced in 2008. We both are 52 years old. My ex-husband has adult children and no will. Am I entitled to any of his benefits, such as life insurance, pension or social security? I was listed as the beneficiary on all... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
Upon divorce, each spouse is automatically removed by law as a beneficiary under their ex-spouse’s estate, even if they are named in a will at the time of the divorce. So you are not entitled to any distribution under your ex spouse’s estate.
In order for an ex-spouse to qualify for a... View More
I know of a trust fund in my name and would like to find out details as I don’t know anything about it other than the fact that it exists.
answered on Nov 25, 2024
Generally, there is no right to get a copy of anyone else's planning documents while the planner is still living. So if the relative who created this Trust is still living (and assuming it is a typical trust), usually it is entirely up to that person to decide what, if anything (or nothing)... View More
Why would I only get 0.48 of percent and another first cousin once removed get 3.33 percent and there is a first cousin twice removed getting 1.67 percent my mother was also deceased also my sisters cold was listed as a heir but my child was not I live in ca the case is in md
answered on Nov 25, 2024
When someone dies without a will, their estate is divided among the relatives of the deceased, but that does not mean every blood relative gets an equal share. For instance, if someone dies and never had children and both parents were deceased, but they had four siblings, then their estate gets... View More
if i pay what i own child support will they remove my name from denial list , or i must pay both alimony and child support,
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
Usually, it is advisable to pay off the child support debt in case your application for a passport is denied due to arrears of child support. This will help to have your name deleted from the list of persons denied a passport. The United States Department of State says those who are in arrears on... View More
I'm co-owner since 2009 the property is located in Korea town in Los Angeles ca. 6 years ago I appraised and market was at $1.2m must higher now. Since then my uncle will not speak to me or acknowledge I own half He never splits any rental income with me like he did with my mom He just ignored... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
You can force the sale through a partition lawsuit. In the lawsuit, the court determines if the property can be divided evenly. If the property cannot be physically divided, the court will force the sale of the property. Each party will receive half of the money from the sale subject to offset for... View More
The day we went to court, which was September 19. The attorney told me that I would be receiving 26,800+ dollars plus the insurance company would compensate me for my time after I had my surgery because I had to have knee replacement I haven't received anything But the little checks that the... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
1) Contact your attorney.
You say you resolved your case including a payout plus retroactive TTD. The court by default gives defendants 30 days to pay an award. After 30 days you are entitled to penalties and interest.
Cash the checks.
WC payments are tax fee, not... View More
The day we went to court, which was September 19. The attorney told me that I would be receiving 26,800+ dollars plus the insurance company would compensate me for my time after I had my surgery because I had to have knee replacement I haven't received anything But the little checks that the... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
Hi there,
From your question, it sounds like the communication between you and your attorney is not very good. You should have a complete understanding of what went on at the hearing, what money you can expect to receive, and why you are receiving it. You should also definitely be cashing... View More
The day we went to court, which was September 19. The attorney told me that I would be receiving 26,800+ dollars plus the insurance company would compensate me for my time after I had my surgery because I had to have knee replacement I haven't received anything But the little checks that the... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
Dear injured worker,
It is not unusual to have the insurance company issue payments towards a settlement without actually having a settlement. This does not mean that there won’t be a settlement at some point. If you had a knee replacement then you have a substantial Worker’s... View More
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