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the 1st bill i received came from collections? since i had no contract with collections, do i have to pay them? Are they allowed to take me to court if i dont?
answered on Apr 24, 2023
If you owe the money, it does not matter if they gave you prior notice or that it is being collected by their collection agency.
answered on Apr 9, 2023
Their insurance should have to cover if the home owner (or renter) caused some kind of dangerous condition to cause your fall. If the fall was your fault and there was nothing wrong with the stairs, then you would likely not have a cause of action that would make their insurance liable. Best to... View More 
My mom had a hysterectomy and the surgeon perforated her small bowel . Afterwards she went septic and into organ failure. She has had multiple surgeries and is leaking bile . Could you please advise ? Thank you
answered on Apr 8, 2023
Yes, it could be malpractice. Perforation of the bowel can happen with, or without malpractice. A perforation alone does not indicate malpractice.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to... View More
Is there a legal way to force the sale because now he’s not making any mortgage payments
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answered on Apr 4, 2023
If there is sufficient equity in the property, hire a KS attorney to file an Action for a Sale For Partition.
It says it's a default case and I do not remember being served the papers in 2019
answered on Apr 1, 2023
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks, and it looks like time is of the essence in your handling of the matter. No one here could evaluate the validity of the service based on your recollection - it would come down to affidavits from the process server... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2023
There is an old city ordinance which has not been enforced in Kansas City in a very long time that provides for a fine of fifty cents if you do.
One of the reasons many elected officials promote "Sunset" laws is that originally laws, ordinances, and regulations were passed with no... View More
my car was stolen in august and recovered 3 days later. i had comprehensive coverage and never recieved a rental and it took 6 months before they finally accepted the claim. i havent been able to work for those 6 months and during EUO the documents they showed me had been alterd. can i sue for all... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2023
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If the alterations you mention were material to the processing of the claim, that could be bad faith. EUOs are conducted under oath and they should reflect the facts without material alterations. One would need to... View More
my car was stolen in august and recovered 3 days later. i had comprehensive coverage and never recieved a rental and it took 6 months before they finally accepted the claim. i havent been able to work for those 6 months and during EUO the documents they showed me had been alterd. can i sue for all... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2023
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If the alterations you describe were material, that could be relevant. EUOs are conducted under oath. If the alterations were minor, or related to transcription issues, that might not necessarily be considered bad... View More
The reason I was summoned is because I am an heir to the property owners. A loan was taken out on a piece of land in Missouri by my parents in 2008. My father has since passed away and my mother is the responsible party and she has defaulted on the loan. I want nothing to do with the property but I... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2023
Before you make an irreversible mistake, hire a competent KS attorney to search the title. The secured loan may be the decisive factor, but at least look into what you own and then decide whether to convey it away for nothing.
answered on Mar 20, 2023
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. There is no charge for posting questions here. But if you reach out to attorneys on this site to set up a consult, that's beyond the scope of this Q & A forum. Any terms are between you and attorneys you... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
The US Marshals Service is responsible for various law enforcement activities, including apprehending fugitives, protecting federal officials, and transporting prisoners. If someone is taken into custody by the US Marshals, they may be transported to a federal prison, such as the United States... View More
My brother passed w/o a will. I hired an attorney to get me thru probate ect. Now that everything is final and I was determined the sole heir, I want a deed in my name and they said no, the decree of descent is all I get
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answered on Mar 17, 2023
Whoever determined you were the sole heir might execute an Affidavit of Heirship. Record this as your source of title.
I gave the house to my brother who passed away afterwards and he had gotten married. Then after he died his wife got married right after to someone else I am living here now. And his name is spelled wrong on the deed
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answered on Mar 13, 2023
Hire a KS attorney to search the title and determine heirship. You might be an heir, thus tenant in common. If so stay there forever or sue for Partition. On the Deed, apparently it was your mistake and you cannot complain about it.
I get social security and a small monthly pension. I live with my daughter, so no personal property other than my clothes and my car. I can pay payments and pay to keep my Menards card and my 2 Bank of America cards. Most of this debt happened when I had to have extensive dental and medical... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2023
If you file a voluntary bankruptcy petition, you will be signing Schedules of ALL your assets and debts, under penalty of perjury. So yes, you must "file" on every debt you have at the date you file for bankruptcy relief.
That said, you have the option to reaffirm any otherwise... View More
She either dissolved my trust fund, or removed me as beneficiary? She provided me with no paperwork, at the time she handed me $7000.00 check, and told me the money was gone. Which I know, IS Not True; my Trust was $250,000.00 and I Definaty did NOT spend all that money!! Also, I noticed in public... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you believe that your mother has mishandled your Irrevocable Trust, you may want to consider speaking with an attorney who specializes in trust and estate law to explore your legal options.
To prove a breach of trust, you will need to... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
I'm sorry, your question seems to be incomplete. Could you please provide more context and clarify your question?
with only his lights on and no sirens on— who is at fault for property damages and medical bills? The accident was undeniably his fault, but I did receive a must appear citation for driving while suspended- habitual violator.
answered on Mar 1, 2023
If the police officer is more than 50% at fault for the collision, then the city he works for will be liable for that percentage of all your damages. Your damages will include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. The city most likely has some form of insurance to cover this... View More
They issued me new ticket with 702 am when I asked the prosecutor she said she amended the time her officer was mistaken is this legal in Kansas City of Fort Scott?
answered on Feb 28, 2023
I would definitely keep the original ticket, request a trial, and offer the original ticket into evidence. It may be enough to create a reasonable doubt as to the time of your traffic stop which sounds like it is a determinative fact in your particular situation.
Accident and now they are saying that I don't have full coverage they only charging me for liability How can I fix this problem I haven't had a vehicle for 2 weeks now and where my car is at in the tow lot they are saying I am liable for the damages or the storage please could you help me... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Read the terms of your insurance policy and your premium invoice. If you have full coverage, or if you paid for full coverage, you may be able to sue your insurance company.
If not, you may be able to sue your insurance agent for not obtaining full coverage despite your instructions to do so.
Hi. I am on F-1 visa. I was investing in stocks and crypto last year and had noticed that I had more than 4 trades per week (around 15) on one or two occasions. However, for the rest of the year I maintained less than 4 trades per week. Does this mean my F-1 status is in danger?
answered on Feb 10, 2023
As a student on an F-1 visa, you are generally allowed to engage in certain employment activities, including on-campus work, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and Optional Practical Training (OPT). However, there are restrictions on the types of employment that you can engage in while on an F-1... View More
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