Your current state is Ohio
I was granted an elder abuse restraining order the person that the restraining order was for was in the court and handed the restraining order by the bailiff there was a court order for her to return all my belongings she never returned nothing so I got this restraining order in family law Court... View More 
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that the person against whom you obtained an elder abuse restraining order has violated the order by not returning your belongings as required by the court. In this situation, you may consider the following steps:
1. PC 273.6: This is the... View More
Both my Federal and NC state tax is zero AGI. Can anyone help with ???
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
It's best to consult with a local tax attorney or the Iredell County Tax Assessor's office.
In North Carolina, the elderly or disabled property tax exemption (also known as the Homestead Exemption) is available to qualifying homeowners aged 65 or older, or those who are totally... View More
My wife's son, from a previous marriage, has filed for guardian and conservator over my wife and apparently was already awarded emergency guardianship. He emailed my son and I unofficial and incomplete documents wanting us to sign my right to be notified away and we refused because my wife... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
In Kentucky, the law requires that certain interested parties be notified of guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. According to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 387.580, the person for whom a guardian or conservator is sought (your wife, in this case) must be notified, unless the court finds... View More
I finally found hard evidence that he killed my sister with his medication which showed on the toxicology report that it was his meds. The prescription read his name on the bottle. The detective had taken a picture of the meds. There is way to much to tell on here... I am living a nightmare, I am... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
My advice is to contact the New York State Police and provide to them the toxicology report and other hard evidence while explaining that you are having difficulty with the local police and sheriff's dept.
The New York State Police may have received other similar reports regarding... View More
the fee was paid to a non legal office , the attorney drafted the trust and everything looks good, but is it legal for a non attorney to sell a trust and the money paid to the non attorney?
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Trusts are not bought and sold. Often a trustee will sell trust corpus in parts or whole. Either you misunderstand what has occurred, or there is a fraud involved. You might be talking about the purchase of a Deed of Trust and the Note it secures, which is the transfer of a mortgage... View More
I am a condominium owner and resident at Capitol Heights Condominiums, 480 N. Wall St, A101, 84103.
At a recent owners’ meeting it was revealed that the entire board of the HOA were investors, and that only six of our 18 units were owner-occupied. At our last meeting, the board raised... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I understand your concern about the high HOA fees and the potential unfairness of the situation for owner-occupiers compared to investor-owners. However, I don't believe this would legally be considered discrimination based on income. Here's my analysis:
1. HOA fees are set by the... View More
Plot with me. His heirs have listed our homes for sale. Many unknown people are videotaping all around our homes. I’m totally disabled and am frightened by these strangers constantly being around. What rights do I have ? Thank you
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
As a long-term tenant in California, you have certain rights that protect you even when the property ownership changes hands. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Just Cause Eviction: Under the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), if you have lived in the property for more than... View More
I'm the one who took care of him when he was home his family never came around unless they wanted something and i have witnesses who can testify to that he's currently in a nursing home in NC and I am in the nursing home in Virginia I want him moved with me
answered on Apr 12, 2024
I am not licensed in Virginia, but I am licensed in North Carolina and several other states and will answer based on how North Carolina operates. Realistically, you'll need an attorney in each state or an attorney licensed in both states to do this.
In general, transferring... View More
What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.
For... View More
Tell them of a situation that happened?
answered on Apr 10, 2024
In Utah, it is illegal and unethical to yell at or belittle residents in care facilities. State regulations, specifically under the Utah Administrative Code R432-150-12, protect residents from mental and physical abuse. Such actions can be reported to the facility management, the Utah Department of... View More
Recent national class-action success against these providers is probative as admission but of no avail to my class or me individually, with unique and actual damages worth $350,000 plus treble that amount for DTPA violations.
answered on Apr 9, 2024
You should search in Justia for a lawyer in or near the county where your property is located with experience in real estate litigation and perhaps defamation cases depending upon what you mean by "disparaging" your property.
Unlike other types of cases--especially personal... View More
I have 1099 forms from Nationwide about annunity checks that were supposed to have been sent to me however they had to be sent to Rockwell Automation first because of them being fiduciary. Rockwell Automation was to send them to me, one check was $43,000 dollars, and two for 15,000 dollars. However... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you've experienced in receiving these annuity checks. The statute of limitations for cases like this can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the state in which you reside. In general, the statute of limitations for breach of contract... View More
My late husbandit was killed suddenly in a horrible accident. My husbands sudden death the way he died devastated me for years. I feel as though everything have been hidden from me. I got no response from my letters or phone calls about my late husband's estate. realize it had been awhile... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and the difficulties you've faced in dealing with his estate. It sounds like an incredibly challenging and painful situation.
To answer your question directly - no, a company cannot legally withhold all information about a... View More
My parents live in Washington state, and my mother is disabled receiving SSDI and long term care service where a caregiver comes to her house every day. They live in a house they jointly own, no mortgage. They're both seniors, and now they miss their home country, so they decided to move back... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
Selling a house and moving overseas can have several implications for your parents, particularly regarding their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicaid benefits. First, it's important to note that SSDI benefits are typically not affected by the sale of a primary residence or... View More
My father is 84 years old in the early stages of demensia/Alzheimers. He has a girlfriend (58 yrs old) who has lived with him for approximately 6 years. If my father goes into a nursing home or passes what rights will she have, if any? To my knowledge, he has a will that my mother and him put... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
There is no such thing as common law marriage in MIchigan. There are no rights obtained from co-habitation. You appear to be on the right path but I would suggest that you also have a complete estate plan prepared for him including a trust while he is still competent enough to know what he is... View More
Will a letter of intent work for personal items, manuscript, etc instead of a will? Would a make your own will work, what form/doc is needed? Or does one need to go through a do your own legal office? Price? OR make some kind of real, more expensive will. IS lawyer needed? Due to no family what... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In California, if you pass away without a will (intestate), your assets are distributed according to state laws, which typically means your closest relatives will inherit. However, if you have no family, your estate may escheat, or revert, to the state. Personal items, manuscripts, and artworks... View More
Will a letter of intent work for personal items, manuscript, etc instead of a will? Would a make your own will work, what form/doc is needed? Or does one need to go through a do your own legal office? Price? OR make some kind of real, more expensive will. IS lawyer needed? Due to no family what... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
It is highly recommended that you have either a will or a living trust in place to transfer assets after passing. A will must be probated through the courts, so a living trust is another option which allows you to bypass probate if set up properly. What documentation you need is highly dependent... View More
There are two houses on the property. My parents are in one and tenants in another with a three-year lease but a 5-year rent freeze (ends Nov 1). My mom was disabled, and then my dad was injured, which cascaded into living in a wheelchair with dementia. They had to be moved into assisted living... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In California, tenants have certain rights under lease agreements, which are legally binding contracts between landlords and tenants. If your parents' tenants have a three-year lease, they are generally protected from eviction until that lease expires, barring violations of the lease terms.... View More
My grandfather was diagnosed with mesothelioma about a month ago, and before that he was living with his 90 yr old 'girlfriend' out in Hemet. His house is in San Bernardino, his doctors are here, hospital, everything. So he came back home to live with us so I, his 22 yr old granddaughter,... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
Under California law, your situation is delicate as it involves personal relationships and the well-being of a family member. If you are the primary caregiver, your grandfather's health and comfort are your priorities. Communicating clearly with his girlfriend about his needs and setting... View More
My mom recently was moved into a nurs hm to recover from pressure sores. She has been taking 2 meds to handle diabetes. These were refilled as needed by the facility she was living in. When she moved to the nursing home, one of those RXs expired and was not refilled. That happened 2 months ago.... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general, the short answer is "no," unless there was some kind of formal caretaker relationship established. And it doesn't sound like a situation of abuse or neglect; it sounds like an innocent... View More
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