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Q: do all U.S. practicing attorneys have to be licensed
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 9, 2023

Yes. If they "practice law" as defined by each state, and in particular if they practice before courts of that state, they have to be licensed to practice law in such state. If they practice before a federal court, they have to be licensed to practice in that court.

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Q: My husband offered the neighbor the use of our backyard for his horse a few hours a day. But he said we aren't liable. ?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 27, 2023

If you do something negligent, and someone sustains money damages, you would be liable. That's what homeowner's insurance is for. Who said you wouldn't be liable?

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Q: does or can The FBI first contact me using Google chat or Whatsapp and demand I pay a fine to him that he will give to

2 checks total to 4800 was deposited in my account and are fraud. I did not know this in the beginning I was being scammed. Now I have two different agents demanding I pay. one for 300 one for 500. I dont believe one is real but I also do not want to go to jail if I am wrong thinking both aew to... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 24, 2023

It's unclear exactly what you may be charged with. In any event, law enforcement agencies do not ask suspects to pay fines directly to the agency. I suggest that you contact the local office of FBI yourself, by looking up its number. Ask them if they actually have been contacting you; that... View More

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Q: Aunt convinced grandma to change irrevocable trust and didn't tell us what can we do?

Grandparents put farm in irrevocable trust with aunt as trustee with mom to inherit after her passing. Grandpa died and aunt took grandma to change trust cutting mom out 18 months later. Didn't tell anyone and my parents have spent the last 3 years putting their time and money into the... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 27, 2023

If it's an "irrevocable trust", it would seem that the grandmother didn't have the power to modify the trust. Consult with an attorney.

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Q: have right of survivorship on house with mom.she recently passed...she had some medical bills and credit card debt.can

they go after me?thanx for help..i have homestead on house

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 16, 2023

Assuming that you didn't co-sign for any of the debt, no, should they sue her estate and obtain judgments, they would not be able to levy upon the house.

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Q: New metal roof completely blew off due to Hurricane Ian. Final inspection never got done. Roofer wants full pay.
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 14, 2023

Of course, one would have to read the contract, but in general, if the roofer did the work the roofer is entitled to be paid for that work. Did the owners make a claim on their homeowner's insurance policy?

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Q: My boyfriend and I have lived together for 11 years and have a 10yr old son together. I’m continually being threatened

With being kicked out. This isn’t a house we lease or pay rent on and he doesn’t own this house but his mother does. He has been my sole provider for the entire relationship and I’ve been homemaker but we aren’t married . My question is can he legally kick us out of the house? Side note his... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Feb 16, 2023

Who is on the title to the home?

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Q: if I pay HOA dues and the Board hires an HOA attorney with those funds how can that attorney ever be used against me?

Since my money pays the attorney why is that not a conflict of interest if I sue the HOA.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 2, 2023

Did you tell the attorney something in confidence, believing the attorney was representing you? Or did the attorney give you legal advice? Only in one of those cases would it be a conflict of interest.

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Q: My father passed away in 2015. 1Dec 2022, I received a letter from a bank stating there is a savings account for him.

The bank says I need a court order to close it. Balance is roughly $3,000. How do I get a court order?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Dec 30, 2022

Actually, a court order might not be necessary. Call the bank's attention to Florida Statute 735.303 and send them an affidavit as set forth in that statute. The statute can be accessed here:... View More

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Q: My husband and I were given holiday and birthday day gifts. Now they want them back. Do I have to return them
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 3, 2022

Normally no, you don't. Giving a gift transfers ownership.

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Q: I reside in Florida, I own a pellet gun/air gun, and I want to know if it’s legal to add an orange tip for my own safety

I’ve searched for the answer online but only found the phrase “it’s not required”. Though it’s somewhat of a grey area. They’re not considered real guns but also not considered toys either. I want to add the orange tip because of my own safety, I don’t want it to be mistaken as a real... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 7, 2022

I am fairly confident that there is no law prohibiting you from adding an orange tip.

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Q: What is a PROPOSED ORDER (Florida) & how do I write one? It's a civil case I'm trying to get reopened. Please help.

It's me against a hospital fir letting my records be obtained by an employee with I'll intent. They didn't protect my confidentiality. They promised to do so when I warned them of their employees threats.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 23, 2022

A proposed order is an order you want the judge to sign.

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Q: Should I sue them? My wife has worked very hard on her mental health. She had suicidal thoughts and a plan back in 2018.

When my wife left, she was a zombie. It took all of her personality from her. Took about a week to recover. Since then, she got help and went to therapy. She’s been doing great. Until this week. A month ago, our pharmacy said we were not allowed to fill her medicine for 90 days. I argued and they... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 17, 2022

Sue the pharmacy for what; no proper medication for three days? Just go back and get the right prescription.

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Q: I recieved a right to dissolve a writ and certificate of service for a garnishment. Is there something I need to do

It is saying I must move to dissolve the writ of garnishment within 20 days

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Aug 30, 2022

You need to file a claim of exemption within 20 days of receiving notice of the levy. You also might want to contact the judge's judicial assistant to see how soon a hearing can be held.

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Q: My son has been in cape coral with non biological grandma, she needs something to allow her to get insurance for him???

My son has been here for 3 years now Cape Coral Florida and now the grandmother needs something that will allow her to get him insurance. He's decided to finish school here.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Aug 24, 2022

What is your question? This "something" she needs; has she asked the insurance company what that something is?

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Q: How do I file a complaint or lawsuit against someone for a wrongful eviction when I never lived at the property
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Aug 22, 2022

Someone sued you asking that you be removed from the property? If so, how have you been damaged?

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Q: Okay so I'm being charged with the same charges but for different dates does double Jeopardy apply ?

I haven't been to trial yet I was wondering will I be sentenced for each crime

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 29, 2022

No, the double jeopardy clause probably doesn't apply; it appears that you are accused of having committed the same crime twice, and on two different occasions.

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Q: My wife took my car from my work which is both of our names. She has her own vehicle.

I just want my car and my stuff. How can I go about getting it back

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 28, 2022

Personal property, such as automobiles, are normally divided in a divorce. If the two of you can't settle this among yourselves, a divorce is the obvious solution.

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Q: I am a LPN and have been wrongfully accused of drug deversion.DOH has contacted me to do a interview to hear my side.
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 26, 2022

What is your question? Don't talk to them without an attorney.

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Q: Can a hotel owner have paying guest/employee's vehicle towed from his property for not moving from a parking space?

I work and live at a hotel. My vehicle has been broke down for about 2 weeks. It's sitting in the same parking spot we normally would park in. The owner has asked me to move the vehicle to the back of the hotel so it would not be seen by other guests. I haven't moved it because I... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 10, 2022

Yes, of course. It's his space and he can have any vehicle towed, assuming he has given you reasonable notice.

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