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He is on disability, has already paid a lawyer $5,500. It has been a full year of separation and the lawyer still hasn't filed. He has nothing left financially to give. He and his soon to be ex have a residence with $83,000 owed on a second mortgage. What should he do?
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answered on May 24, 2024
If his lawyer has not filed for divorce after a year and he has already paid $5,500, he should first contact the lawyer to request an update and a timeline for filing. Clear communication is essential to understand any delays and to press for immediate action. If the lawyer remains unresponsive or... View More 
The victim is in the early stages of frontal temporal dementia and has been scammed out of over $100,000 and now in the mist of another scam and is around $100,000 but his family cannot find someone to help.
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
Family needs to call law enforcement now. Then a Conservatorship is filed. Ward needs an attorney.
Do they have to tell me a bout this bed bug problem before or when I rent
Greenville SC
answered on Sep 18, 2024
Bedbugs can often be a difficult case to establish. They can be argued from various different angles, a common one being that they are attributable to a claimant's personal belongings and laundering practices. Good luck
answered on Jun 20, 2024
As long as your mom is mentally competent and willing to go out to lunch with you, her husband has no legal right to prevent it.
We were separated and I don't know if he even had a will. I need help. I know he had inherited money and had bought a house. Need video conferencing or phone conferencing. I cannot come to an office due to my health.
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
Attorneys in this forum are not allowed to "solicit" clients. An attorney cannot respond with an answer like "I can help". YOU need to contact the attorney. Click on "Find a Lawyer" in the upper right hand corner of this page and then search for a probate attorney in your area.
My father passed away recently. He signed a will on his deathbed naming 4 family heirs with the executor as my brother, who has already decided to sell the house despite my protest and sentimental attachment. I offered to buy out his shares and he was not interested. He's also convinced my... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
You can always buy the house from the estate.
And if so how is that? From what I gather a vulnerable adult is considered as being unable to do "everyday tasks" by themselves and need assistance. Could someone better explain if thats incorrect.
My mother has dementia, we are doing paperwork while she is still mentally here but no money for an attorney. Will, living will, dual power of attorney. I know we can file at the court house, we just wanna make sure we have the paperwork done right.
answered on Jun 29, 2023
You should consult with an attorney. If your mother has dementia, she may not have capacity to execute the documents. You may need to pursue a guardianship. You should consult with an elder law attorney.
I am the person's granddaughter but what happened was the property was in my grandmother's name she had dementia back in 2018 or 19 and my uncle came and had her sign the property to him I was told all my life that I would inherit my portion of the property up until last year and then my... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
In situations like this, property ownership and rights can be complex and depend on various factors, including the specific laws of your jurisdiction and the documentation involved.
If your grandmother had dementia at the time she signed the property over to your uncle, it could potentially... View More
My father was a veteran that had live in nurse aid. None of our family knew this person other than me searching her criminal records. She let him get dehydrated for 5 days which shut his organs down. She was reported to DSS.Not one person has gotten back with family on that. He then went in Oconee... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2022
I’m unclear on what your exact question is but you should contact an nursing home negligence attorney if you are concerned about the care your father received. So sorry for what you are going through.
for not providing appropriate care to my elderly mom
answered on Jan 20, 2022
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your mother is okay. An attorney would need to know more details to offer you meaningful guidance. You could reach out to law firms to discuss. If they felt there could be grounds for a case based on... View More
I am currently rep of payee of my 64 year old mother's disability. Now she will not let me in her home & will barely speak to me because of diff of opinions. Should I stop being rep for my legal responsibility or how responsible for her am I?
answered on Jan 7, 2022
As a representative payee of your mother's Social Security disability, you have a lot of responsibility. You are responsible for managing your mother's benefit payments in a way that is in her best interests. You must follow Social Security law and use her disability payments for your... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2020
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I agree with the other answer but I also wanted to share that you need to find an attorney as soon as you can, after doing your due diligence. You are going to need to subpoena a lot of documents and talk to the witnesses and get their deposition before their... View More
I want to lower my tax interest and still remain in control of monies. Can this be done by just putting CD in their SS#?
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answered on Mar 2, 2020
Take a look at opening 529 accounts for them for education purposes or a regular old Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) accounts at a bank or brokerage. More information here:
https://www.cumberlandlegacylaw.com/how-to-gift-money-to-children-using-utma-or-ugma-accounts
She received "postal money orders for 3k, she was to cash and send $300.00 keep the balance. She recently sent $200.00 towards $2500.00 needed to release funds of 80k held in ApexCreditUnion.US. I'd like to find someone to help her.
Who is the executor of the will? The will is in my sister's hands but she won't open it. Or says she cannot. How do we find out who the executor is? Her name is on the checking account and she is being very sneaky holding back on information.
answered on Dec 5, 2018
Read the Will. I don’t practice in your state. But states allow an interested person to file a probate and require the production of the will.
See an attorney in your state.
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