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The insurance company decided the other driver was at fault for an accident I was in recently. My car is not drivable and as a result I can’t see my therapist who has said I should be there every week. I have really been struggling without access to therapy, is it worth opening an emotional... View More 
answered on Mar 11, 2020
This sounds like it would be difficult case, if it were to be based on not being able to get to a therapist's office due to an inoperable vehicle, for which the fix could ordinarily be a rental vehicle or reimbursement of transportation expenses. Emotional trauma can be an element of damages... View More
the same individuals, as debt collectors for different entities, who are lawyers, has moved the court to sheriff sale two family properties, in less than four years, for an alleged debt and are currently attempting to move the court on a third family property, where I domicile, with no original... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2020
This is a matter for a Delaware attorney, but your post remains open for four weeks. It's difficult to tell exactly what is taking place, whether the other side is filing motions for change of venue. A quick consult with a Delaware attorney should be able to determine your best course of... View More
I cofounded a S corporation in Delaware a few months ago and left the company as the board member and employee after a couple of months due to disputes with my partner. I still kept the shares (50%) because I was not compensated for the work I did. The company was a start-up and did not have any... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2020
Depends on what's in the operating agreement/by-laws. What was the underlying entity that was S-elected? S-corps cannot be created at the state level, you have to have a registered entity upon which to elect S status. The IRS will use the entity law to determine owner liability and... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2020
A med mal case is too complex a matter on which to give cookbook-style step-by-step instructions. If someone replied to you along the lines of: serve summons and complaint, conduct discovery, file note of issue, await trial, select jury, etc., it would be worthless. The entire process can take... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2020
Yes, because the county and state will put tax liens on the mobile home--whether you have the title or not.
Over to my sister since I'm out of state. In the will we split evenly. Can I bill the estate for the 6 months I took care of mom
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answered on Feb 6, 2020
The law generally presumes that caring for an elderly parent is done purely out of love and affection and not for compensation UNLESS there is an agreement to pay compensation, preferably in writing. Also, keep in mind that if you do manage to prove your claim against the estate for caregiver... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2019
You'll have long term capital gains (Carryover holding period from the deceased) equal to the sales amount less the fair market value on the date of death (due to stepped up basis) (or alternate valuation date if that was used), less any costs of sale.
It's a capital asset with... View More
divided between us. I live in DE - she lives in GA where the lawyer is - there has been nothing posted in paper regarding death or collections? she is asking me to make her "sole executor" which i do not want to do. What are my options to resolve this issue & split the inheritance?
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answered on Nov 12, 2019
She might want to be sole executor solely for convenience. Or she might want to keep the executor fee all for herself. Or, she might have more even more nefarious reasons. There is no way any attorney answering this question can know.
Your grandmother had reasons for naming both of... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2019
Depends on the attorney, the level of experience and complexity of your case, but figure anywhere from 2,000-4,000 + Filing fees and other costs.
housed in a dorm like room where there arent cells and everyone has access to everything can he not be charged since it wasnt on his person
answered on Oct 7, 2019
When you are away from your house, do you still own the clothes in your closet?
There is a thing called constructive possession. You can google it
This is a slip and fall lawsuit where the defense attorney is having a difficult time reaching plaintiff witnesses for deposition. So instead, he stated that he would speak to them on the phone.
answered on Sep 26, 2019
He may interview the witnesses to see what they have to say. With their permission he may record the calls. Some states allow recording without permission but jurors tend to think that is unfair and sneaky. If the witnesses testify at trial, and say something contradictory to what is in a recorded... View More
CDL license renewal requires you show proof of a name change that is different from your birth name. I have a problem because When I got married I used my stepfather's last name due to the fact I did not like my last name. Now they courts say I have to show proof how my name changed.
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answered on Sep 16, 2019
If you have a specific question you can post it in this forum. If you need representation you can search for an attorney in this website and contact them directly.
If I pay all the pay day loans there isn't enough money to pay the cell phone bill, the car insurance, the Verizon bill and the car loan. I am a teacher. The shame and the stress is killing me. Can you please give me some advice.
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answered on Sep 4, 2019
You should definitely consult with a Chapter 7 Specialist in your area. You don't indicate what your salary is, or if you are a dual income household, or many other items that a good Bankruptcy Counsel will ask. Please seek someone in your state, and don't hesitate to ask for a... View More
Do we need a lawyer?
answered on Aug 26, 2019
If you were arrested and charged with any crime, you would insist on retaining a lawyer. Does your son deserve less?
answered on Aug 21, 2019
You should be able to. Those types of consumer troubleshooters often try to intervene and assist in solving problems for people in the community. But they don't generally act as legal advocates. If you do go to an attorney, bring your earlier efforts with the TV station to their attention, so... View More
FTD sued me in Illinois over contract a dispute in March. I am in Cambridge, Mass. I hired an attorney in IL who specializes in contract law. In June while we were in litigation FTD declared bankruptcy in DE. Our case is placed on hold. My attorney in IL has been notified that we are one of the... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Even if it is to put a Proof of Claim, I would be retaining Counsel to handle same
I have made several offers to Purchase Real Estate and it seems these agents Hold onto these offers until something else comes in. I was under the impression that " TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE "
answered on Jul 8, 2019
It is impossible for anyone to find out if a Realtor is withholding offers, much less find out how long and the reason why. Think this all the way through: It could very well be that the seller has made it clear they will not accept any "low-ball" offers; and so the Realtor may be holding... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
Before you start looking for types of "stock/real estate holding companies" you should call an Immigration lawyer and ask them if what you are trying to do is possible.
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