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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Connecticut on
Q: We cannot find a copy of my father’s will and are unsure what law firm he used to draft it. Is there a way to find out?
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Steven Basche
answered on Mar 26, 2024

Unfortunately, there is no central registry for wills. often attorneys will post on the Connecticut Bar Association, listserv asking if anyone has the will for a particular individual. Keep in mind that if you are unable to locate, the will, the Connecticut intestacy statute may provide for the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Connecticut on
Q: Does a power of attorney allow someone to sign real estate documents for sale if joint owner of home is in jail in CT?

My husband and I are divorcing. We put our house on the market and it is scheduled to close on 5/1. He was arrested on 3/20 and is in jail because he has a $2million cash bond. Unless he changed the estate plan, I have POA. Can I sign for the closing/deed if he is in jail?

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Steven Basche
answered on Mar 25, 2024

If you have the original POA, with the actual original signature, and it has not been revoked, you could use it to sign the deed for your closing. You should check with your husband to verify that it has not been revoked, and you should give the original POA to your closing attorney for review.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law, Collections and Municipal Law for Connecticut on
Q: I just received a letter from a collection agency for a tax bill from 2009/2010, that I have never been notified of

I had an accountant that was in charge of things, who is now in federal prison and has cost me 22,000 over this time and now I’m looking at another 9,300. Can I do anything? I live in this town and am in there to pay ALL of my taxes a couple of times a year. Not once was I ever told about this

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Mar 21, 2024

OK, well, either you owe the tax bill because the accountant didn't pay it, or he paid it and the government is wrong. The one thing that is clear is that you cannot rely on "my accountant handled it" to avoid paying a valid tax bill. I think the best course of action is to retain an... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation for Connecticut on
Q: Under CT law, what can LLC members do about another member who refuses to pay his share of bills? withhold his K1?

This LLC was formed to make one specific investment. Can we declare him in "bad standing" and not send him other relevant information about the investment?

Alan Harrison
Alan Harrison
answered on Mar 11, 2024

No attorney should answer this question without reviewing your operating agreement. I sure hope that you have one. It should spell out the legal mechanism for expelling a member. If you have questions or more information, I'd be glad to help.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Probate for Connecticut on
Q: Selling my parents house in Massachusetts after they passed why would there be a 30 day hold on distribution of proceeds
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Steven Basche
answered on Feb 25, 2024

I don’t practice in Massachusetts, but I think the answer is that there may be a 30 day appeal period that needs to run before the proceeds can be disbursed.

Q: Can a town claim a resident owns a brook that runs 4 miles through town if it’s connected to a state park?

We want to appeal this as the brook is connected to another road and we are being charged property tax on the brook and the land on the other side connected to another street. We were forced to purchase flood insurance and the trees that run along this water source are beginning to fall which could... View More

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

Start looking into this by hiring a CT attorney to search your title, and possibly some upstream/downstream properties. If you are being assessed for something you do not own, complain to the tax authority for the

County.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Airbags didn’t deploy when I was hit on the highway. Do I have a case?

I currently have a personal injury lawsuit pending against the driver of the box truck who sideswiped me on the highway and admitted fault on scene. It later occurred to me that we were going around 65-70 mph when he hit me and none of my airbags deployed despite my car being totaled. Do I have a... View More

Bill Beckert
Bill Beckert
answered on Jan 2, 2024

Your question indicates you have a case pending. If you have an attorney, I would suggest this question should be directed to them.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Connecticut on
Q: Do you handle Long term disability denials from New York Life . I have the facts to prove they are wrong .
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 28, 2023

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week.

When you ask, "Do you handle... ," this isn't a law firm. It's only a Q & A forum. It doesn't work like an attorney referral service - you would need to reach out to attorneys. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Connecticut on
Q: How do you handle a situation when your legal team is misrepresenting you and not being honest with you?

I have a law firm helping me with my workers comp case.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Nov 28, 2023

A few options.

First, talk with the legal team as to your concerns.

If that does not work, put your concerns in writing to the lawyer.

Finally, hire a new attorney (hire a new attorney before firing you old attorney).

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Connecticut on
Q: How do I make an attorney send me the paperwork I am entitled two. Been asking for 3 years. It's probate. Probate

Parents died within 3 months apart. First attorneys are suspended for using inheritance on the stock market. Never sent me any paperwork either. Now the current attorney has not sent me any paperwork either. Big money involved. She also has not sent me any paperwork. No copy of will no itemized... View More

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answered on Sep 22, 2023

Since you are in Alaska, I would recommend contacting the Probate Court and asking for copies of the entire Probate File be sent to you. Or hire a CT attorney to look into to it and advise what should be done, if anything.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can a victim of a visa fraud scam sue for restitution from the guilty party years later?

The guilty party served time and is now a prominent youtuber, worth approximately 5mil.

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answered on Sep 3, 2023

The statute of limitations may be tolled under certain circumstances, such as if the fraud was concealed. Given the specific complexities and potential for large monetary stakes, you should consult with an experienced attorney to evaluate the merits and potential limitations of your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Libel & Slander for Connecticut on
Q: Hello, I’m creating a documentary about my life and I want to know if I can be sued for defamation of character.

This will be throughly detailed and I will mainly discuss the mistreatment/negligence I endured from DCF, former foster care parents, medical centers, etc. I’m going to state their full names, locations, etc. I just would like to make sure that I can’t be sued afterwards.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 1, 2023

An attorney who works with authors in the publishing industry could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general matter, there is no controlling whether someone would file a lawsuit if they claim that they have been libeled or slandered. Good luck

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Allegedly if to crash a car into a fire hydrant telephone pole without having insurance or registration and fled what do

Allegedly if someone was to crash into telephone pole without insurance or registration then fled the scene what should this person allegedly do?

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 30, 2023

Get a lawyer to handle the reporting.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: I live with my parents rent free can they prevent me from practicing my religion

They threatened to evict me if I practiced my religion

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 12, 2023

Unless your parents provide accommodations to the public, yes they can prohibit you from practicing your religion on premises they own or control.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Connecticut on
Q: If 2 people have their names on an account and one of them dies, can an estate check be deposited into the account?
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answered on Jun 23, 2023

No, a new account must be opened in the name of the estate. Before opening an account in the name of the estate you will need to obtain a taxpayer id number for the estate.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Connecticut on
Q: Need a lawsuit lawyer about several issues that occured emotionally, physically, sexually and traumatized from dcf care

What area of law does all of this fall into if your trying to sue the state if your kids were wrongfully diagnosed and put on narcotics when they never had any psychiatric issues, and were sexually abused, physically abused, traumatized and neglected while in foster care. What form of a lawsuit... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

This case arises under FAMILY/CHILD ABUSE AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Connecticut on
Q: Good afternoon, I am requesting help to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy pro bono. Is there anyone who can help me?

I am a widow and a single mother to my 12 yr old son with a limited income of Widows Survivorship Benefits monthly,

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 8, 2023

Check with your local legal aid society or bar association. They maintain lists of pro Bono and reduced feee lawyers.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Connecticut on
Q: i signed an agreement with an attorney and now he's saying he doesn't intend make an appearance on my behalf.

i have a pending lawsuit against my former employer. the attorney i had, left the firm but told me the firm's partner would take the case. he's licensed in Ct and Ny. i have a signed agreement, put down a retainer and the rest was on contingency. now I'm being told i signed an... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 5, 2023

An attorney who appears or files anything in a case cannot drop the case without a substitution of attorney signed by the client or an Order from the Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Connecticut on
Q: How do I find a lawyer in Connecticut that handles malpractice, personal injury and civil suits

I fell and seriously hurt myself due to someone else's negligence and was transported to the hospital where I was hurt more to the original reason I was there by staff

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 27, 2023

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for more than a week. In addition to searching for attorneys online, you could use the tab above, "Find a Lawyer," to search for attorneys in your area. You could also look into whether your local and state bar... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Connecticut on
Q: Good afternoon Having this kind of charge an i still able to work or do my gun licenses 53a-125 Larceny 4th Deg A misdem
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answered on Apr 20, 2023

If you are charged with larceny 4th you should speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney to see if the case can be resolved without a criminal conviction. Some alternatives include the accelerated rehabilitation program.... View More

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