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My husband's grandmother passed away 10 years ago in Puerto Rico. She left him money that his Aunts knew about and never told us. My husband passed away 7 years ago and they're just telling me now about this. How do I claim this money?
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
To claim the money left by your husband's grandmother to your deceased husband, you will need to go through the legal process in Puerto Rico. Here are the general steps you should follow:
1. Obtain a copy of your husband's death certificate and his grandmother's will or... View More 
My ex was actively on probation for domestic violence, was to appear in court to face his 6th DUI, and behind on alimony payments..he decided to meet a girl in the Philippines, he sent her money to her to get an apartment, he obtained a visa and flew there AND was able to get through airport with... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
If a U.S. citizen with a criminal record and outstanding warrants flees to the Philippines and overstays their visa, they face several legal issues.
First, overstaying a visa in the Philippines can lead to fines, detention, and eventual deportation. The process of deportation might alert... View More
Two main questions.
1) Is it legal to sell the website in case someone makes an offer?
2) Can the website be monetized? Like through subscriptions or donations. Possibly setting it up as a company of some sort
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answered on Sep 30, 2024
If you are an F1 student in the U.S., you need to be cautious about engaging in any kind of employment, including monetizing a website. Selling a website is considered a transaction, and since F1 students are limited to certain types of work (like on-campus jobs or approved internships), selling a... View More
does it make a difference if it is forex, or crypto or metals? (i am not sure which are cfd's and which aren't?
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
Trading forex with an offshore broker like Plexytrade isn't automatically illegal, but it does come with significant risks. U.S. residents are required to trade with brokers regulated by U.S. authorities, like the CFTC or NFA, to ensure compliance with local laws. Trading with an offshore... View More
I sell electronics. one of my customers wants to pay by giving me visa gift cards. I want to get the money off the gift cards. (my credit card processor doesn't let me swipe it on my credit card machine). can i buy on paxful.com BTC with the visa gift cards and then sell the BTC on... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Trading Visa gift cards for Bitcoin on platforms like Paxful.com and then selling Bitcoin for cash on Coinbase.com is not inherently illegal. However, it's important to be aware of and comply with the terms of service of both platforms. Also, be mindful of federal and state regulations... View More
Our thread of emails between us and our supplier was somehow intercepted. Over email the person told us the bank information had changed. We sent the wire to the account that was advised. We got the goods. Whoever hacked my suppliers email cut the email communication between us off since they... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
You have fallen victim to one of the pitfalls of email versus telephone.
Your problem is more complex than can be answered here. You need to contact a good International Lawyer, either in your city, or NYC if you are close. Your facts are "too skinny" for someone on a question... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
You may work on campus for 20 hours if the job is qualified to be offered to international students. You may work off-campus after you receive EAD.
Binance has over 300k in stolen assets, and refuses to return it or cooperate with investigation, and also locked my account.
However the immigrant through time and lifestyle choices and even personal relationships, no longer felt the relationship they were in was feesable for them and the US resident to remain as a couple.
However the immigrant has a job and a life that they enjoy as well they may have even... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2021
What you describe is real life that repeats itself throughout the country in every state. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial and immigration attorney otherwise you will be in over your head. No hypotheticals about it!
My father is moving to a new country next week and I am newly appointed durable power of attorney over his financial accounts.... If I file bankruptcy that shouldn't effect his banks accounts correct? Also I was thinking of opening a new checking account with my father and myself as joint... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2020
Do not open any bank accounts until after your bankruptcy is discharged. Do not look for problems. You also need to be represented by an experienced Bankruptcy attorney. What you do not know can cause you all sorts of problems. You really need to leave things alone. Even with the Pandemic, if you... View More
1) Can one call a lawyer?
2) What can one do to avoid a 5-year bar?
3) Is it true that one can apply for asylum to prevent oneself from being deported?
Thank you!
answered on Oct 2, 2020
Depends on your status when you request to be admitted. If you are requesting admission based on a non immigrant visa: A visa does not guarentee you will be admitted. A visa only grants you permission to request you be admitted. Secondly, admission into the USA is considered a privilege not a... View More
I was driving a rental vehicle from Thrifty, in NJ , which the policeman that stopped me found to be uninsured and with expired registration .I thus received a total of 3 tickets .I was told by my colleagues that being a visiting diplomat, I am immune from prosecution and need ONLY respond to the... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2019
You are not immune from prosecution just yet. You will need to appear in court and attempt to resolve this summons. Since the car was a rental, the rental service should be able to provide you proof of insurance and registration of the vehicle. This evidence may be shown to the municipal court... View More
Will he be arrested at the US embassy if he went for visa interview?
answered on Feb 24, 2019
Maybe but More information would be needed to properly answer your question.
I want to sue my ex-wife for breach of a divorce agreement, but she lives in England while I am in the U.S. Can she simply ignore a court summons because she's living in another country? What would the consequences of that be? What would be my recourse if she refused to come back to the... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2018
You can try, however, she is under no obligation to return to the US to face you in Court. People living in other countries ignore a U.S. Court summons, especially for a civil matter all the time. Unless the U.S. Court would grant you relief over property or something else physically in the U.S. it... View More
Hearing was held on the 3rd day of Jan. Indictment drafted and presented on the 10th day of Jan. The hearing on a warrant Gerstein v. Pugh 1975 requured within 48 hours of detainment to determine Probable Cause as arrest was on Sept 16, 2005 did not receive bail until C.J.P. COURT ON Sept 27 11... View More
answered on May 15, 2017
You are asking Warrant vs. Indictment. Indictment is fine as recited above, not a 4th Amendment Violation
I came here in the U.S when I was 17 yrs old and had had to leave my one only brother behind my only family left and I am not 21 yrs old and he's 19 yrs old . I know I can't petition for him I've read about it but he's alone and ever since I've been trying to provide for... View More
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answered on Aug 17, 2015
He needs to apply for a student visa on his own. However it may take a while before one is granted, if at all. It is a complex process. He needs to apply to US schools and see if he can get a scholarship, among other things. Good luck.
I came here in the U.S when I was 17 yrs old and had had to leave my one only brother behind my only family left and I am not 21 yrs old and he's 19 yrs old . I know I can't petition for him I've read about it but he's alone and ever since I've been trying to provide for... View More
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answered on Aug 17, 2015
He needs to apply for a student visa on his own. However it may take a while before one is granted, if at all. It is a complex process. He needs to apply to US schools and see if he can get a scholarship, among other things. Good luck.
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