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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... View More 
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
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.
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... View More
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
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
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
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
I purchased a detailing business where the sales contract included two buildings as part of the deal. It turns out the sellers did not legally own these buildings, and I am beginning legal proceedings against them. I also have someone interested in buying other parts of the business, which includes... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2025
I would not do so bc it could impair your claim in the litigation.
While staying at a bed and breakfast, I drove a golf cart owned by the establishment. After parking it, the cart rolled back and collided with a truck. I did not sign any waivers or responsibility acknowledgments about liability before driving the golf carts, and there were no signs or verbal... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2025
Don’t pay it or respond. If you didn’t sign the agreement, you’re not bound by it. Make them sue you and force them to use their insurance.
I'm interested in understanding the requirements for obtaining a money transmitter license from Coinbase in Kentucky under Chapter 286.11. Could you provide information related to the business context of acquiring such a license, including the necessary steps and any specific regulations that... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
To obtain a money transmitter license in Kentucky under Chapter 286.11, Coinbase (or any business) needs to comply with several requirements. The application process includes submitting detailed financial information, including the company’s financial statements, a business plan, and background... View More
I recently noticed that my former employer has been continuing to deposit salary payments into my bank account even after I was let go about two months ago. I have accrued almost $7000, and I'm unsure how to handle these funds. I've tried contacting the local office of the company, but no... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
It's important not to block the deposits right away. Instead, it’s best to keep track of the overpayments while you work on resolving the situation. The company may eventually notice the mistake and ask for the money back. Blocking the deposits could complicate things further and may even... View More
I'm the primary borrower on a car loan shared with my wife. Although we've verbally agreed she would help with partial payments, she's not been able to contribute, and I'm currently making all payments. She says that she needs more time, but I'm worried about repossession... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
You can continue paying the car loan or you can get her to agree to refinance in her name and get you off the note. If that fails, sell the car and pay off the car note with the sale proceeds.
I want to remove my ex-partner as a co-signer from a loan for a mobile home. We signed the loan in February 2023, and there have been no missed payments. The lender hasn't been helpful, and the only suggestion they've made is to sign over power of attorney, which I'm unwilling to do... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2025
You’ll have to refi directly into your name as there is no provision for removing a co-signer if they refuse to do so voluntarily.
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... View More
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
answered on May 27, 2024
Sound like a violation of Ky labor laws. A complaint to the Labor Board might resolve the problem.
I was hit in a rental with no tags now rental company is claiming damages that didn't exist when I had the vehicle.
answered on Apr 19, 2024
No, but the tags are the responsibility of the rental company.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Yes. You can. You should also report any debt owed to your friends and family as well.
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
answered on Jan 27, 2024
Raise the incorrect name as a defense in your answer to the complaint.
Someone sent a certified complaint to the local circuit court. The complaint has my business name wrong.
answered on Jan 26, 2024
When you answer, you should raise the defense of improper entity.
answered on Dec 14, 2023
Most likely no to both questions unless it was a willful deliberate act.
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