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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Business Law for Kentucky on
Q: I believe my grandparents business was taken from them after they died. How do I find out

I have the tax permits from the building and it's got a account number on it. How do I find the records to see what happen. Also if my grandmother filed bankruptcy and her trustee was the lawyer Robert Cochran did he get her stuff after she passed

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answered on May 16, 2024

To find out what happened to your grandparents' business and assets after they passed away, you can take the following steps:

1. Obtain a copy of their death certificates from the vital records office in the county where they died.

2. Search for probate records at the county...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Business Law for Kentucky on
Q: I believe my grandparents business was taken from them after they died. How do I find out

I have the tax permits from the building and it's got a account number on it. How do I find the records to see what happen. Also if my grandmother filed bankruptcy and her trustee was the lawyer Robert Cochran did he get her stuff after she passed

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

Start with the Ky Secretary of State and tack down all their business filings. THen go to IRS and/or Ky Revenue Cabinet to obtain all tax filings. That should set you on the right path to determining what happened with their business.

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Civil Rights, Business Law and Intellectual Property for Kentucky on
Q: Is my news youtube channel considered commercial? Can I use material gained from open records requests? And Monitize?

It's very hard to tell if I can even do this. I see a lot of body cam channels, obviously expanding and reporting on the situation. This would come with monitization and it wouldn't be just the video, I would create a more transformative video. I would like to do something similar in KY... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

Whether your YouTube channel is considered commercial and whether you can monetize it depends on several factors. Here are a few key considerations:

1. Purpose of the channel: If your primary goal is to generate income from the channel, it may be considered commercial. However, if your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Business Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can my business partner pay off my boat and vacation home instead of paying me by check? If yes, would I still owe tax

I was wondering if it is done that way, would we still have to pay capital gains

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

If your business partner pays off your boat and vacation home instead of paying you by check, it would still be considered a form of compensation for your services or ownership interest in the business. This means that you would likely still owe taxes on the value of the boat and vacation home... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Copyright, Intellectual Property and Trademark for Kentucky on
Q: Can I put game logos, images, and/or names on my business sign to indicate that those games are available?

Can they be a part of my own business logo?

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answered on Jan 5, 2024

Using game logos, images, or names of other companies or products on your business sign or as part of your business logo can be problematic from a legal standpoint. These elements are typically protected by copyright and trademark laws, and using them without permission could constitute... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Copyright, Intellectual Property and Trademark for Kentucky on
Q: Can I put game logos, images, and/or names on my business sign to indicate that those games are available?

Can they be a part of my own business logo?

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answered on Jan 2, 2024

Using game logos, images, and names on your business sign or as part of your business logo may raise intellectual property and trademark issues. The logos, images, and names associated with games are often protected by intellectual property laws, and using them without permission from the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Employment Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can an unsupervised probationer half to give consent to a urine sample during a ground search at a business.

My work place is gonna be being searched by an on going investigation of money laundering and prostitution and drugs.

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answered on Dec 28, 2023

When a workplace is subject to an ongoing investigation for various illegal activities, including money laundering, prostitution, and drug-related offenses, law enforcement authorities may conduct searches. During these searches, individuals on unsupervised probation may be asked to provide consent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Formation, Business Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I was hospitalized after finding out I was left a lot of money and homes businesses and stuff and Treasurywhodoicall

I changed my name and don't know who my lawyer was and they changed my name to a name of my son and grandson and I have identity and bank id chips and need to know we're to get it read by scanner to retrieve my info

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answered on Oct 2, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing. To start, visit your local bank branch and explain the situation to them. They can help access your accounts using your bank ID chips and verify your identity securely.

Next, contact government offices such as the Department...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you be made to sign away your, required by Kentucky Law, mandatory work breaks?

In Kentucky there are mandatory Break periods - 10 minutes for every 4 hours worked and if you work over 5 hours, a mandatory meal break between your third and fifth hour. But my neighbor has been coerced to sign away their breaks for nothing in return to work at a local fast food restaurant. This... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 27, 2024

Sound like a violation of Ky labor laws. A complaint to the Labor Board might resolve the problem.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Does a rental that is rented with 1 year expired tags void the contract?

I was hit in a rental with no tags now rental company is claiming damages that didn't exist when I had the vehicle.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 19, 2024

No, but the tags are the responsibility of the rental company.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Formation, Business Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I paid 17k in cash for my car. But i got the money from my friend and family. So, can i report that as my source?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 2, 2024

Yes. You can. You should also report any debt owed to your friends and family as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Collections for Kentucky on
Q: someone is trying to sue my business, but has the business name incorrect. Does this affect anything?

A person is claiming that my business owes them money after equipment was purchased. There was no written agreement and they deposited the check, but are now trying to change the verbal agreement. They have since sent a certified complaint to the local civil court. The certified complaint does... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 27, 2024

Raise the incorrect name as a defense in your answer to the complaint.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: What happens if someone is trying to sue a business with the incorrect business name?

Someone sent a certified complaint to the local circuit court. The complaint has my business name wrong.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 26, 2024

When you answer, you should raise the defense of improper entity.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: If one of your friends breaks a light in a restaurant could they be charged? Can I be associated with this?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 14, 2023

Most likely no to both questions unless it was a willful deliberate act.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I purchased a new car from a dealership that offered free oil changes for as long as I owned the car.

The dealership sold to another dealership who continued the free oil changes for 8 years but have advised that they will no longer honor the contract. Do I have a claim for breach of contract?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 16, 2023

Yes. You do.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Absentee bid form a contract?

I left an absentee bid with a auction company. I texted him, (owner of the company) my max bid (5600.00), a picture of the item, and a picture of my driver license. He said he would take care of getting me registered and bid on my behalf. After a couple of days of not hearing from him. I called... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 8, 2023

You can sue him but honestly, it will probably be more frustrating and aggravating than to just let it go.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: I found out a global organization that I had applied to a while back gave out an I-9 form with all of my info. Help?

I recently found out a global organization based out of Singapore that I had applied to a while back gave out an I-9 form with all of my information to someone else who was applying to the company. Thankfully the woman who received it reached out to me, she said it had my phone number, ssn,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 2, 2023

There might possibly be but if they’re located in Singapore, be expensive and difficult to litigate. Additionally, it sounds like there are no damages so I probably wouldn’t pursue it.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Business Law for Kentucky on
Q: Car dealership did not do the work stated and didn't hook up my turbo when they were to replace engine dt recall.

Recall on motors from hyundai.. mine blew up on the way to work with no prior lights, indication on computer of any issues. Oxmoor hyundai was to replace engine (fully under 100% warranty ) Had a rattle that it never had prior. I took it there the 1st time after replacing within 400 miles bc light... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 14, 2023

You need to consult a civil attorney to evaluate your claims. You may have a consumer protection claim against the seller.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: My husband has an accusation against him and has been locked out of things while an investigation is moving forward - t

The company refuses to disclose the accusations and said in 21 days they will disclose upon findings in the meantime he is prevented from working. Is that legal?

What I should also say is he is the President of a Non-profit LLC

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 7, 2023

Yes. It is legal and you really can’t do much until the investigation is completed.

2 Answers | Asked in Energy, Oil and Gas, Business Law and Intellectual Property for Kentucky on
Q: I paid engineers 450k to build a utility water meter. It doesn't work as described. We need ownership of the firmware

The meter is built on LoraWan - long range wireless. We contacted Semtech who build LoraWan engineers and they siad the firmware is blatantly faulty. We don't have a contract of ownership of the work product. The meter has my company name, all parts, pieces and inventory I paid for. I also... View More

Andre Fereole Regard
Andre Fereole Regard
answered on Feb 25, 2023

Do you have a written contract that can be reviewed? If so, please send to aregard@regardlaw.com/

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