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If someone asks to have two specific file types: .mp3 and .doc, to be recovered from a broken hard drive and is later arrested for the discovery child pornagraphy, would that be considered a violation privacy by the vendor performing the recovery? The only files to search and recover should be... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It might be a violation of privacy, but it is no basis to exclude the evidence in a criminal case that may result from the vendor reporting such images to law enforcement. You can only suppress evidence that is obtained through an illegal search BY A STATE ACTOR. The Constitution essentially... View More
My brother who had power of attorney and signs on my Dad's accounts prior to his death "just so happened" to be the sole beneficiary on both "passbook savings" accounts, checking accounts. He already distributed that money prior to first scheduled probate hearing without my... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2023
It is difficult to get a probate court to exercise jurisdiction over accounts passing by way of beneficiary designation. Such assets are technically "non-probate" assets. A separate action can, however, be brought in Superior Court for undue influence or lack of capacity in transferring... View More
She had ALS and when it came time to sign the will, she could only make an "X. Her lawyer and my sister, who is the executrix were present. I'm not sure if this is significant but her house was sold three months after her death.
Is this a long time for a will to be in probate?... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2023
Either hire a CT attorney or go to the Court handling probate and read the file carefully.
Breach of peace, . Do we need a criminal lawyer as the firearms charge looks like a felony? Worried about this for his future and criminal record
answered on Mar 10, 2023
You should absolutely hire an experienced criminal attorney. These are serious criminal charges. And, you're correct, that your son's future will be detrimentally affected if he suffers a criminal record. Take care, Sal Bonanno.
I'm owner of a small business Company in Wallingford Connecticut and we need a trademark license from Uber Technologies INC. to manufacture and sell our Product with the mention allusive to this brand please
answered on Mar 10, 2023
For a trademark license, it is recommended that you seek the advice of a licensed attorney who specializes in intellectual property law. They can assist you in drafting a licensing agreement with Uber Technologies Inc. that meets your specific needs and protects your business interests.
Ok so if my dad dies and he has no written will but my name is on the house and the bank account with his does it have to go through probate for my siblings
answered on Mar 2, 2023
Joint accounts and real estate held jointly in survivorship do not require CT probate.
However, an estate tax return is due 6 months from date of death, but that is a different issue (See Form 706NT (nontaxable estate) and Form 706 (taxable estate).
I am in the process of renewing my EAD/Parole(I-765 &I-131) . My eligibility category is c9(pending I-485 AOS, Indian Citizen)
On the I-765 form in Part 2 line 24 and 25 there is a question about my immigration status
24.Immigration Status at Your Last Arrival (for example, B-2... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2023
Based on the information you provided, you should write "pending I-485 AOS" for both line 24 and line 25. "DA" typically refers to "deferred inspection," which means that your immigration status was not officially determined when you arrived in the U.S. However, since... View More
My daughter was hit by a car while crossing the street (at a crosswalk) on her way home from school. (Driver was speeding and ran a stop sign) We are compiling a case to sue (doctors & physical therapy appointments, etc.). She is in physical therapy still and was hit while crossing the street... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
Good afternoon!
You absolutely can sue both drivers. Both cases could be consolidated if the evidence suggested that to be the correct course of action. To fully answer your question I would need to know more about y our daughter's injuries and treatment for both cases. I would be... View More
Her will is in probate. We have no interest in keeping our half, we just want our monetary share. Once probate is settled, can we force a sale from whomever the probate court designates as the other half owner? And how do we do that? Should we notify the probate court before the probate case is... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2023
If the house is not sold during the probate administration (which sometimes happens in order to pay debts and expenses), then hire an attorney to help you file a partition action against the other co-owners. Most likely the property cannot be divided (partitioned) and the court will order that it... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2023
There is not much information in your question to assist an attorney in determining whether you have a case. I would say that negligence cases, including medical malpractice claims, generally have a 2 year statute of limitations. You indicate that the incident occurred in 2020. Without knowing... View More
I am a Canadian citizen married to an American citizen and I came with a B-2 Visa wanted to change my status to permanent residence under marriage but my lawyer told me not to file the I-130 form as I was already in the states and told me just to file the I-485 which was denied on December 6. What... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2023
In order to obtain a green card or immigrant visa through your U.S. citizen spouse, whether you are in or outside of the United States, you either need an approved I-130 petition or must file the I-130 petition concurrently with the Form I-485. The I-130 petition is to reserve your immigrant visa... View More
To his home he bought in Puerto Rico.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
Your mother, if she was married to your father, would typically file a petition to be appointed as "Administrator" of your father's estate. This is done at the probate court for the town where your father resided at the time of death. A death certificate is required, as well as the... View More
Basically i was cautioned to proceed carefully, threatening my relationship with my child
answered on Dec 21, 2022
No! The only authority to dictate how you contact your ex is a court order. Does the court order/judgment have any special terms or conditions? If not, then you are free to contact her as needed. It's called "co-parenting."
If I file a claim, can the housing authoritie make me leave or raise my rent.
answered on Nov 18, 2022
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. And if public entities are involved, it's possible there could be notice of claim issues that require prompt filing action. Your best option is probably to reach out to Connecticut personal injury attorneys... View More
I need to make more money in order to take care of the kids - I am a single mom with shared custody. I’m taking a new job. The training will require 5mos where he would need to take them mon-Fri and I could take them Fri-sunday. Then after that I could go back to the 2/2/5 or adjust as needed.... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2022
In my opinion, you should think twice about giving him the children for 4.5 days a week with only 2.5 days left for you. Five months is a long time on this schedule and once you do it, if it happens, it may be difficult to get back what you had.
You should get an agreement together with a... View More
I had a malpractice suit against the doctor when I was a minor. Judge reward money for me and because I was a minor my mom had it. My mom has been secretly using my settlement money since I was a minor and still using it. I am an adult, and I am not under guardianship, but mom tells me I can't... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2022
Under CT law, a minor who receives a settlement must have the funds deposited in a restricted account administered by the Probate Court. Your mother cannot withdraw money unless she gets an order approving the withdrawal from the Court. In another words, she would have to apply for permission to... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2022
Yes. In CT the engagement ring is considered a conditional gift. Since the condition of getting married won't be met, then you are entitled to the ring back.
Can I become a resident in Connecticut while having an LLC in Florida? I will be switching my business from FL to CT early next year. Thanks!
answered on Oct 6, 2022
Yes, you can still maintain a FL LLC even after you move to CT. Technically you should convert to a CT LLC or at least file a certificate to business in CT by obtaining a certificate of good standing from FL. You also need to check with the Department of Revenue Services in CT regarding tax issues... View More
I used to stay with my cousin at my late aunt’s house. My stuff is still there. He is executor of my late aunt’s will and his wife, who he hasn’t seen in 2 yrs, lives in their home in CT. Cousin is hospitalized. Wife texted asked me to watch &help with dogs (@ late aunts). Cuz gave lawn... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2022
She can try, but it's a matter of who the authorities believe. From what you say, the cousin (who you indicate is executor), gave you permission to stay there, His wife also gave you permission, although arguably revoked the permission (which she probably had no right to do) when she asked... View More
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