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My parents both passed away and they had credit card debt, but there are no assets, estate, or will. I am not a joint account holder on any of their credit card accounts, and I have not received any requests from creditors yet. They lived in Kansas at the time of their passing. Do I have any... View More 
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answered on Apr 10, 2025
You have no obligation to pay your parents’ credit card bills. Resist their attempts to convince you otherwise. If credit card companies want to be paid they must open a probate case then present their claims and then get paid out of estate assets. But first they will research whether there are... View More
I was involved in an accident with a company vehicle. A civil lawsuit was filed against me, but the company vehicle had full coverage insurance, and I also had my personal full coverage insurance. I received the lawsuit yesterday and wonder if the company or the insurance companies should handle... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2025
Addendum - very important. A moment ago, I advised being responsive to communications from your attorney (assigned by your company's insurance carrier). To avoid any possible confusion, this DOES NOT apply to communications you receive from the OTHER attorney suing you. The opposite applies.... View More
I was involved in an accident with a company vehicle. A civil lawsuit was filed against me, but the company vehicle had full coverage insurance, and I also had my personal full coverage insurance. I received the lawsuit yesterday and wonder if the company or the insurance companies should handle... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2025
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope all involved are okay. Since insurance follows the vehicle, the logical starting point here appears to be with your company vehicle's policy. Your post does not mention... View More
I own a commercial building where a non-impaired driver crashed into the exterior wall. The repair cost for the wall and window is estimated at $13,000. The driver's insurer, Progressive Insurance, acknowledges their policyholder is at fault but is offering only $10,000, citing actual cash... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2025
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You raise a good point, and your question is valid - we're not talking about cash value of a vehicle - the claim at hand involves property damages to a building. A local attorney could advise best about the... View More
Is it legal to open a taylor swift store?
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
It really depends on a lot of things. Yes, it can be legal if you obtain the proper licenses and permissions from Taylor's legal team, from the municipality where you're operating (if not online), and from the state where you're making the sales (esp. sales tax license). Consult a... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
Your wife can submit an immigrant petition on your behalf. The issue is going to be when you apply for a visa or adjustment of status. Will her income be sufficient to meet the requirements for an affidavit of support? If it is then you have no problem, otherwise you can obtain a joint sponsor if... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
I agree, but the issue may ultimately be whether there is enough documented proof that you entered the marriage in good faith based upon a relationship of love and mutual moral respect. We ought not assume that there is! This can take effort.
There are people who marry, then divorce, but... View More
my dog is sick and i cant afford to pay for treatment or to put them down can i end there suffering myself
answered on Oct 27, 2024
I wish I saw your question sooner. A Kansas attorney who has knowledge in animal/dog law should answer, but your question remains open for a month. You may have already taken action by now. Animal cruelty-related legalities aside, this is a terrible approach - if done improperly, it could cause... View More
I was riding home in the dark, with proper lighting. it was a city sidewalk that had a pile of cut limbs between the street and sidewalk. the pile was hanging half way over the sidewalk, by the time I seen them it was too late. i hit the pile and ended up wrecking, seperating my shoulder in the... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your accident and your injuries. To answer your question, an attorney would want to know more details about the setting - local regs about bicycles on sidewalks, lighting, your speed, measures... View More
This was my companys response below , should i leave and sue ?? Are there any grounds to sue Nd can they make me work
Hi john,
There is a process to FMLA. I have your request in writing however I cannot approve FMLA until I have paperwork from your physician.
I can get... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
From what you’ve described, it seems your company is following the standard FMLA process by requiring paperwork from your physician before approving your leave. This is pretty typical, as FMLA approval hinges on documented medical necessity. They’re giving you a chance to submit the necessary... View More
The charge was filed in the state of Kansas by HUD. I've found that I can petition to have that expunged. If the expungement is granted, will he have an issue applying for citizenship because of that felony? He has been married for 10+ years and has a 16 year old daughter with legal... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
Expungements generally do not impact immigration processes and procedures. While it might be a good idea to go through the expungement process for many reasons, an applicant for immigration benefits is required to disclose all criminal matters to DHS and USCIS. It will take a deep analysis of the... View More
I put in my 2 week notice through email, on 9/16, to my boss, the VP and the owner but didn’t include the division boss as he runs the northern division and isn’t in our day to day activities in the Wichita division. I was just let go today from the division boss because he was upset I didn’t... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
In almost all states, your employment is "at will" which means that you can quit or be fired without cause or notice. Just because you give 2 weeks notice does not put you in a "safe harbor" period for the 2 weeks and you can still be terminated without cause or notice by the... View More
Her insurance company is stalling I had very minor injuries, I've recently just put a transmission in my car and now it's completely destroyed, I need help badly , this is affecting my mental health and job stability and severely out of pocket ubers
answered on Sep 9, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. There is no direct "quick fix" answer to your question of what you should do that would fit in a Q & A forum response. The short answer is that you should consider setting up a free initial consult with a... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
Kansas law provides a process for a joint owner of real or personal property to file a petition for such property to be partitioned among the owners. K.S.A. 60-1003. Any owner may file a petition identifying the property and alleging the ownership interests of the parties. The court initially... View More
There's bank accounts and a CD to be split but not done he hasn't shown. Me any paperwork at all.
answered on Sep 3, 2024
You should consult with an attorney. If your father lived in one state and the real estate was located in the same state, that state would be the state in which you would seek legal counsel. If the real estate is in one state and your father was living in another state, you may be dealing with the... View More
I was served papers for a car accident in 2019 that I didn't know anything was still active on. My car was totaled, and paid for by insurance. I was under the impression that I was not at fault. I did not lose anything so I had no reason to look further into it, until now. Court date is Aug... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Court date - August 28th - that's tomorrow. Sorry, I wish I saw your question sooner. By now, you may have been in touch with other side to request an adjournment, or to discuss settlement, or other??
An... View More
My son was injured when he fell 25 feet out of a tree while helping a friend trim branches on his friend's property. He broke his hip and shattered his ankle. He was not being paid nor was he hired by his friend. He was using his own equipment - rope, harness, and chain saw. Right now we... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for your son's injuries. It is not unusual for the carrier to be dismissive of your claim at the outset - and it could be difficult to predict which way the case could go without having... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. No one here could meaningfully advise you about signing a release or any other forms without seeing them. If you have an attorney, please review the forms with them and seek their advice on anything you are unclear... View More
My wife passed with out a will. She had four assets; checking/savings accounts, a Roth IRA, and two work sponsored 403(b) retirement accounts. She listed beneficiaries on all four assets; the first two designated me and the latter two designated her mother. Kansas has a statute for “Elective... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
If the bank accounts had other joint owners besides the Deceased, then all the named assets have nothing to do with an Estate. Therefore there is no Probate as to these properties, and no spouse's election against the Will bequests or devises.
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
Nicknaming a character after a trademarked brand, like "Kool Aid," can lead to legal issues. Trademark laws protect brand names to prevent confusion and unauthorized use. Using a trademarked name might be seen as infringing on those rights, especially if it appears to endorse or criticize... View More
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