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Hello, I was served with papers on May 23rd which started my 30 days to respond from Prestige Financial. I had filed bankruptcy, Ch. 7 in April 2021 and got a car through Prestige. They were 1 of many people that sent me letters about getting a car because I filed bankruptcy. I'm a married... View More 
answered on Jun 14, 2023
Determine whether you view the debt first. If you don’t, challenge it in court. If you do, try and negotiate a payment plan or lump sum payment to resolve. Consular sn attorney who can help you choose the right path.
In GA, what is the avg timespan from hiring an attny to the actual filing of Chapter 11 paperwork? We purchased shares of a local business directly from the owner on February 2 and they filed for bankruptcy March 1. During our meetings, they advised they were going to be using the funds to expand... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
It could be construed as fraudulent conduct. I would tread very carefully in this matter to avoid any allegations of fraud or misconduct.
I am 95% owner. the 5% co-owner is not taking true responsibility for the property. he is only causing trouble.
how does the contrary appears clause apply in this law?
if i can prove that he is behaving contrary to the best interest of the property, does that qualify?... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2023
If your ownership deed specifies that you have a 95% ownership and the co-owner only has 5%, then that's what you have. If the deed does not set out those percentages, then it is presumed you hold title in 50/50. The co-owner's behavior has no bearing on how much they own.
I am looking for information on a home inspector / LLC owner.
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answered on May 25, 2023
A home inspector's insurance is not public information. Although you did not say why you're asking, if it's because you want to sue an inspector for failing to spot a problem (the typical reason), you should look to your agreement with the inspector and you'll probably notice... View More
Garage concrete is soaking water most especially when it's rained. According to the repairer that came to fix the problem, there is a Crack on the slab causing the problem. Fix is to put a pump on the garage floor to evacuate the rain water. That's not acceptable to me to have to rely on... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
One thing I will tell you is the before you can bring a lawsuit for this defect you will need to go through the "Right to Repair Act" process which requires a specific kind of notice be send to the contractor/builder in a specific way. There is some information about the Right to Repair... View More
I am a physician independent contractor doing locum jobs. I have my own LLC. I am having a new part-time job, what name should I put in that locum contract? My name or the business LLC name? Does it matter? Can I simply use my name and have the LLC name put on the W9? Thanks
answered on May 15, 2023
People set up LLCs for various reasons, but primarily for tax reasons and to limit their personal liability. As far as the latter reason, while an LLC could limit your liability for business debts, it probably won't limit your liability for any malpractice claim as such claims are almost... View More
He was fired but the case still continued 9 months later is the lean still good.
answered on Apr 30, 2023
Yes. A valid attorney's lien survives indefinitely. In fact, the lien stays on a case until the lien is satisfied or removed by a judge. If you wish to learn further information about attorney liens in Georgia, please check out the applicable statute - O.C.G.A. 15-19-14.
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answered on Apr 27, 2023
You should speak directly with an attorney and provide them a detailed account of what transpired with regard to your parental rights. Then they can provide you with the best course of action and how they can assist you with getting the relief you are seeking.
answered on Apr 25, 2023
You will have to contact an attorney directly and speak with them. And I would explain to the attorney exactly what you are looking for, so they can determine if they are able to bill for simply writing a parenting plan for an ongoing case.
Thank you for any help. This contract was an assignment. Wholesaler 1 gave to Wholesaler 2. My understanding now, this contract was assigned to an Real estate agent, Agent Wholesaled to 1. Wholesaler 1 to 2. Investor purchased a property and signed a non refundable agreement sold as is.... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2023
The simple answer is you file a lawsuit naming all of the parties - the original seller, wholesaler 1, wholesaler 2, and the real estate agent. One of the biggest issues with wholesaling is that it has severe issues with fraud. Oftentimes, there is a failure to disclose the property condition,... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2023
It depends on what you mean by "add the LLC." In many instances, having a non-profit own a for-profit entity is a bad idea and can lead to the non-profit losing its tax exempt status. Discuss with an attorney who deals with non-profits.
Georgia law applies; contract work involves helping the client finish writing documentation regarding the former employers software.
answered on Mar 23, 2023
It depends on the terms of the agreement. Most non-competes include competing as an employee and as a contractor, and in any other capacity.
To keep my mortgage company from take my home with Fraudulent financial transaction Deception.
answered on Mar 13, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you're looking for a lawyer, there are sites that act as attorney referral services. The format here is limited to Q & A. There is a tab above, Find a Lawyer. You could use that to supplement your... View More
An Insurance company is refusing to reimburse me for a rental car that I used why my vehicle was being repaired after being involved in an accident that was caused by there insured driver. They have only reimbursed me about a third of what the total cost is and refuse to tell me why they wont... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An accident or civil litigation attorney should be able to handle something like this. As for the carrier's position on low reimbursement, additional information is needed. If they don't agree with you on the... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
You follow the lease you signed until you sign a new lease.
It is common for both residential and commercial properties to change ownership. Leases, security deposits, etc are routinely assigned in such a sale. If you recorded your lease in the deed records before the sale, the new owner... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2023
In the state of Georgia, the code section that covers un-disclosed principals is found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Section 10-2-318. This section states that an agent may act for a principal who is not disclosed and that the contract is enforceable by and against the... View More
Refused to release a small portion 5 years ago for a house purchase. Psychological harm, then they invest the money and refused to honor my wishes to take profits and then set it aside for home purchase when the trust would expire 12/31/22. The amount in fees was about 40% of the start amount.... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2022
I am not a Georgia lawyer and you absolutely should consult a Georgia attorney with your situation. But, ordinarily, things like refusing to honor your wishes to release funds for the mortgage, etc. aren't good claims against a trustee by a beneficiary. A Settlor puts money into a trust for... View More
I have a broker who drafted a purchase agreement between me and a potential buyer of my business.
The agreement was based on multiple emails and texts which the buyer and I had agreed on terms, conditions and price.
Two days ago she sent an email saying she couldn't sign... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2022
If there was an enforceable agreement, whether orally, via e-mails or through a more traditional written agreement, it depends on the terms of the agreement. If there was not an agreement there cannot be a breach.
Based on this state law below, can a title specialist / financial operations manager notarized customer paperwork:
It is lawful for a notary who is an employee, officer, director or stockholder of a bank or corporation to take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2022
Certainly. A prohibition would apply be where the Notary Public had some form of ownership interest in the business or the transaction itself.
I am having difficulty receiving a refund that is owed from a previous auto ins policy.. is there anyone who can assist? The policy was cancel because I moved to a new state. I am owed a refund and I am yet to receive it, almost 3 months. I have been given a run around. I am wondering if there is... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Yes, there are attorneys who can help you - an experienced civil litigation attorney could handle something like this. But based on the size of the refund, you might be able to save money by handling the matter... View More
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