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Allegedly if someone was to crash into telephone pole without insurance or registration then fled the scene what should this person allegedly do?
My mom gave me a screenplay written by my late father and I want to get legal rights. I started to fill out the intellectual property assignment form on legalzoom, but there is a section that asks for registration number or application number and I don’t know what to put for that question.
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
To find the registration or application number of the screenplay written by your late father, you can conduct a search in the United States Copyright Office's online database. If the screenplay has been registered with the Copyright Office, you should be able to find the relevant registration... View More 
I'm just wondering if there's an emergency or something I don't like the fact that he's there without a car on his weekend nights. I guess he can call 911 but I would prefer he get to the hospital quicker
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
In Connecticut, family law matters such as child custody and visitation are typically determined based on the best interests of the child. The specific details of your custody arrangement may be outlined in your custody order or parenting plan. Regarding transportation for your child during... View More
They threatened to evict me if I practiced my religion
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.
answered on Jul 8, 2023
You can certainly argue California labor laws apply. You are working in California. Remember, you are an at will employee, and if you make too much fuss, even if you are right, you can be terminated without any reason. Then you don't have a job but you may have a lawsuit. IMO having a job is... View More
had a case dismissed 12/2021 after completing AR. I had requested my disposition from the Clerk's Office and on the document it says *This case is a Non-Disclosable Dismissal* & This case was disposed of on 12/2021. What Does a Non Disclosable Dismissal mean?
answered on Jul 6, 2023
A case that is nolled is automatically dismissed 13 months after the nolle was entered. Once a case has been dismissed you are allowed under CT statutes to say you have never been arrested before. These cases are "non-disclosable" because admitting that there was a case in the first place... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2023
Sec. 53a-48. Conspiracy. Renunciation. (a) A person is guilty of conspiracy when, with intent that conduct constituting a crime be performed, he agrees with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct, and any one of them commits an overt act in pursuance of such... View More
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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.
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
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.
I am a widow and a single mother to my 12 yr old son with a limited income of Widows Survivorship Benefits monthly,
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.
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
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.
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
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
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I have been in the US for the past two years as a J1 research scholar. My research program has ended last month (end date is April 27th on my DS2019,) and I was not able to extend it. I have filed form I-539 to apply for a visa change to B2, as I need to attend some conferences in... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
You need to show that you have enough financial resources to pay for your living expenses while you’re in visitor status. This would include bank statements showing how much savings you have or brokerage statements showing securities like stocks bonds or crypto that can be liquidated to pay for... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
No there is not.
However, keep in mind that in the event the state of Connecticut may have a lien for medicaid benefits against your wife's assets, they may be able to confiscate whatever you give her. This holds true for any other creditors who may have claim to your wife's... View More
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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
He was not on Title 19 at death but was at one time. Would the state just take the money?
answered on Apr 14, 2023
If the account is under $40,000 then you can file with the probate court in the district where he lived a simplified estate intestate. Intestate means the estate passes by statute instead of a will. The statute explains who in the bloodline will inherit.
If the account is over $40,000,... View More
Lawyer for Trustee, took possession of funds from Buyers' of Trust real estate in name as Trustee. Deposited the funds that were property of the Irrevocable Trust, into lawyer's IOLTA account, then disbursed funds from IOLTA account to Trust beneficiaries to settle and close the Trust.
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
Why are you concerned about the IRS? If you are beneficiary, the trust distributions should have already had tax paid on them before you got the property. You are not the fiduciary or trustee. The execution of a trust can occur in many ways, and it sounds like it was simply rendered... View More
Detective said his walk was similar to the person in the video who was completely covered. A detective who new him 10 yes ago said he recognized him by his walk is this legal and can it hold up in court
answered on Apr 5, 2023
If the only evidence against your boyfriend is an identification of your boyfriend's "walk," then I don't see the case holding up in court. If he was arrested with a warrant, however, then a judge has already made a finding that there is probable cause to charge him; and there... View More
there is a contempt motion filled on me there is an agreement that has been closed in 2022 but my kids mom filled a motion and i feel I need representation because she has an attorney
answered on Apr 3, 2023
You should search in Justia's online directory by clicking the "Find a Lawyer" button for an attorney who practices Family Law and/or Child Custody in or near the county where the motion has been filed, and then review the attorney's profile to determine if the attorney offers... View More
Mother passed and left various small things to a few people in the will (TV, Furniture, land, etc). After the list of specific items, there is a paragraph that states "I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my property and estate, both real and personal, of... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Yes. You and your brother are the named beneficiaries of what is called the "residuary estate." After all expenses of probate, and after any claims against the estate are paid, the two of you will split the remainder. Near the end of the the probate process, the executor will need to... View More
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