Unless you have a written agreement limiting the right of your employer to terminate you, the answer is no.

That being said, there is a shortage of skilled labor in your industry right now. Unless there are reasons not stated in your question as to why your employer might have wanted to... View More

The probate process has a lot of different requirements or deadlines. You could likely qualify to use a shortened probate process called a summary administration if the only asset that you're dealing with is a mineral interest. It's wise to contact an attorney to assist you through this... View More

Yes, you'll likely end up wanting an estates lawyer to review your documents and to advise you. However, if it were me, I'd reach out to a landman first. This may help you get even better results, faster, at a lower cost. Then, after a landman weighs in, then you can get an attorney to... View More

Do the mineral rights already belong to the minor or are you (or someone else) the account owner and want to give the rights to the minor?

If the first, then the minor needs a first person special needs trust that they fund. One significant downside of this type of trust is that Medicaid... View More

The actual answer is within Ohio's Statute of Descent and Distribution R.C. 2105.06 (C) states that if the person dies the property passes as follows:

"If there is a spouse and one child of the decedent or the child's lineal descendants surviving and the surviving spouse is... View More

A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the health impact this has had on you and others in your surrounding community. If you wanted to conduct some preliminary fact-finding, you could research news sources and also check with... View More

How does the case cited USA v. Lopez have anything to do with the land patent claims?

If you received a $50 million inheritance, it is highly unlikely an attorney would take a case such as you describe on a contingency fee. If police and the Texas AG can't prove deed fraud in your... View More

Unless you have registered with the FCC and/or Texas "Do Not Call" registry, a company call continue calling you despite a verbal request that they stop.

Note that the FCC list only prohibits a company from out of state from calling you. The Texas list prevents both out-of-state... View More

As a spouse, you are an heir entitled to notice of the probate of your husband's estate. Usually, you would be the person requesting the court to appoint you as executrix or as the administrator of your husband's estate, and you would be the one giving notice to his other heirs. You... View More

Good Leap is a finance company. Typically, finance companies do not handle repairs to products like solar panels or automobiles. Think of your solar panels like they are your car. If your car isn't working, you go to the dealership that sold you the car for warranty repairs, not to the bank... View More

James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 19, 2024

Based on the information provided, it seems there are a few key considerations:

1. Probate requirement: In California, assets that were not properly transferred into a living trust before the person's death generally have to go through probate. This would apply to the 25% undivided... View More

If you received a quote, agreed for him to do the work, and he started doing the work but hasn't finished it, you have a contract even if you do not have a fully integrated written document commemorating of the terms of your agreement.

If you breach the agreement by not allowing him to... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like you have been thrust into a difficult role as rep (do you mean administrator or executor?). Maybe the best thing for you do would be to consult with an attorney who handles wills, trusts, estates.... View More

James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 18, 2024

In most jurisdictions, it is not possible to simply claim the outstanding 75% of mineral rights just because the other owners are untraceable or unresponsive. However, there are a few potential options you can explore:

1. Quiet Title Action: You may be able to file a "quiet title"... View More

Thank you for asking the question!

There are some ways to obtain the title of the land or real property that does not belong to you when the owners are sleeping on their rights. One of them is through Adverse possession.

Adverse possession requires the claimant of the title to... View More

James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 7, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been facing with getting your electricity restored after the storm damage. Going 4-5 years without power, especially with your mother's medical needs, sounds incredibly challenging and frustrating.

It's unusual that the... View More

James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 4, 2024

Under California law, utility companies like Entergy are generally required to provide just compensation to landowners when they acquire property rights, such as easements, for the installation of power lines and related infrastructure. This includes compensating landowners for any damages to their... View More

James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 30, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating situation with your landlord and the water utility service. When you rent a place and agree to pay for utilities, either directly or through the landlord, there's an expectation that those services will be provided as long as payments are... View More

A quitclaim deed does not transfer title and shouldn't create a cloud on your title. A judgment usually becomes dormant after ten years. You may need to file a quiet title action against the new party claiming an adverse interest to your ownership in the land.

I'm sorry for the stressful situation you have been placed into. It could be difficult for an attorney to offer a simple, direct answer to your question in the brief post without knowing more details, and figuring out what happened here. Until you're able to discuss with a local attorney,... View More