Even though the EDD canceled or forgave the overpayment, the District Attorney can still file criminal charges if they believe fraud occurred. The EDD’s administrative forgiveness doesn’t automatically end a criminal investigation.

Here’s what you should do:

Consult a criminal... View More

This is unfortunately a common issue for adoptees from earlier decades, before automatic citizenship laws were in place. Your spouse should:

File a FOIA request with USCIS to obtain her A-file and any records related to her entry and status.

If no Certificate of Citizenship was ever... View More

You can always file a claim for UI benefits, whether you will get them will depend on a number of factors. California is an "at-will" employment state, you can be terminated from your job without the need for a good reason. Although there does not seem to be any connection between your... View More

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answered on Jul 8, 2025

Start with the Bankruptcy Court's website: uscourts.gov. It contains a lot of useful information on how to file on your own. Also resources for finding an attorney. Most court also offer free clinics to assist you. You can also check out upsolve.org which will prepare your bankruptcy petition... View More

I'm sorry for your situation. I generally tell clients that Trust Administration matters involve 10 steps and step 9 is when the assets are distributed (given) to the beneficiaries (the people named to inherit assets.) To be sure you don't get yourself into legal trouble by taking your... View More

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answered on Jun 23, 2025

Dear injured worker,

No, indemnification in a C&R does not guarantee all expenses after MSA exhaustion without litigation.

Even with “hold harmless” language, the carrier could still dispute future treatment costs (like surgery), and you might have to litigate to enforce the... View More

You can because the employer's insurance company presumably isn't bankrupt. However, there are statute of limitations on filing the claim. You should immediately consult with a workers compensation attorney to see if you are still allowed to pursue your claim.

Since your mother set up a plan designed to bypass probate, you will need a lawyer to review the estate planning documents, whether it is a trust, transfer on death deed, or other paperwork. Once the review has taken place, you can plan the next steps for finalizing the estate distribution.... View More

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answered on Jun 9, 2025

I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Navigating estate matters can be complex, You mentioned that your mother worked with a lawyer to avoid probate, and there is a will specifying that her assets—including IRAs, bank accounts, and real estate—are to be equally divided between you... View More

The VA has strict requirements for proof of presence in Hiroshima or Nagasaki during August 6, 1945–July 1, 1946, which frequently causes denials of claims if records are incomplete or if the veteran served in nearby areas (e.g., on ships supporting the occupation).

You can 1. request... View More

If the hospital erred in administering the proper dosage of methadone, that could support a malpractice claim. The value of that claim, if successful, depends on the harm sustained. The harm is not described, so no once can offer any suggestions on whether this is a claim worth pursuing. Your... View More

The short answer is that you don't need to do anything because the house is already protected from clawback.

In California, the house is protected from Medi-Cal recovery by being in a trust. It does not have to be an irrevocable trust, it can be in a revocable trust. This is due to... View More

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answered on May 9, 2025

Hello. They can't legally pay you without them. Complete them and send them back. Yes, you'll report the dollar value of the three hours of work for the week in which the work was performed on your EDD claim form. You might see a slight reduction in that week's benefit to offset the... View More

First, the reason your brother's lawyer is not speaking with you is because the ethics codes prohibit lawyers from giving advice to beneficiaries. You are not the lawyer's client. Plus, there are more ethics regulations on lawyers in estate administration matters than most other areas of... View More

Your post is unclear in a few ways, for instance:

You said, "I was involved in a civil lawsuit in California over three years ago"

but, also said: "which was closed without prejudice... due to lack of assets at the time."

AND "The case never made it... View More

You should report the brief employment as it will probably lead to a minimal reduction in benefits, if any. However, failure to report the work could be considered a false statement and disqualify you from receiving benefits or require you to pay them back.

You include that "income" on the FL150. You have to disclose it. When a minor child receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), some of the child's income and resources can be "deemed" available to their parents, affecting the parents' own income and benefit... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2025

If you didn't meet your employer's standards with work performance, it's not clear what your drug use had to do with this. UI won't generally be denied for poor work alone, unless it's egregious. If you were fired for violating the drug use policy, that's likely... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

Section 1983 does not apply to private actors. The individuals such as your doctors unless they are acting under color of state or federal law. This means they must be exercising government (state) power or acting on behalf of the state when the violation of rights occurs. If the doctor is working... View More

First, I recommend contacting the court that issued the warrant or the relevant law enforcement agency to confirm its status and gather details about the process for resolution. This step is critical to prevent an unexpected arrest and to clarify why the warrant remains active, particularly since... View More