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In 2018, my mother passed away, and I recently discovered in April 2025 that she and her granddaughter falsely claimed I was deceased in her will and estate documents. As a result, I was not named in the will, and my mother stated she had no children. The estate has already been probated and... View More 
answered on Apr 11, 2025
When was the estate opened? When did you become aware there was an estate opened? When was the estate closed? 2018 is 7 years ago. If the estate is now closed for several years, and if you knew that your mother had passed away and that an estate was opened before the estate closed, then you... View More
I have been receiving phone calls threatening to take away my rights to the image and work I created. I started a trademark application for them several years ago, but it was marked as abandoned due to failure to respond; I may have missed a communication. The callers have not disclosed who they... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2025
There has been a rise in reports of scammers targeting individuals with threats related to their intellectual property. These bad actors often try to intimidate creators by making unfounded claims, and sometimes even misuse the name of a legitimate attorney or invent a fake organization to seem... View More
I am the Personal Representative of an estate in Alabama. A petition was previously filed against me in probate court with libelous claims including non-communication, theft, withholding information about the estate, and obstructing the petitioner from accessing the property. I successfully... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Libel is easy to commit but hard to prove, especially to prove damages. I would argue, if I were the other side's lawyer, that you won the battle, shot down their objections to your administration, and got a court order in your favor. Thus, I'd argue that your victory vindicated you so... View More
I experienced sexual harassment from a manager who would grab my arm or waist despite safety protocols and called me "baby" after I expressed my discomfort. I've informed a coworker about these incidents, but no formal complaint was filed. Since I've transferred to a different... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
OK, so if a female is sexually harassed on the job, in order to pursue a lawsuit against the employer she has to report the harassment to HR. However, once the employer remedies the problem by either terminating the perpetrator or separating the two employees, then you have no claim against the... View More
I have a business and property for sale, and a potential buyer backed out on the day of closing after receiving a call from my neighbor, who wanted to buy the property but made a low offer that I refused. The neighbor persuaded the buyer not to proceed by saying they wouldn't allow parking.... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2025
There may be a boundary or easement dispute, which is at least a cloud on both titles. You may try to make such a tort suit, including slander of title, but it will be very difficult. Collection might be impossible. Access to your business is what is important, not selling the property, so... View More
I supply material to a company, and an individual has sued this company for a failed product made with the material I supplied. An executive from the company gave a false deposition, claiming my material was faulty, leading to the failure. He falsely stated they informed us about the bad quality... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
Statements made in a deposition in a lawsuit are privileged, so you cannot legally recover damages, obtain an injunction, or compel a retraction.
You should tender the lawsuit to your insurance company and request a defense. Any reputable business like yours that provides material and... View More
I want to know if I can take legal action against a woman who accessed my personal photos from her 19-year-old son's phone without my consent. I had previously asked her son not to share these photos after he saved them. The woman has been harassing me and my family and is claiming she has... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
It sounds like at the very least this woman has been harassing you and your family so I would start by reporting this woman to the police if you have not already. You should be able to file a police report without an attorney.
Additionally, even the threatened disclosure of intimate images... View More
I am facing a possession charge and have a trial scheduled for next month. My public defender told me I could leave the courtroom, which led to a warrant for failure to appear, even though I was present. This was resolved with the judge, who lifted the warrant after we explained the... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
Sorry to hear about this incident that is worrying you. First, you currently have a lawyer - your APD (Asst. Public Defender), with whom you should discuss these concerns. That discussion might alleviate your concerns. If you have doubts about your lawyer's competence and/or veracity, you... View More
I am facing a possession charge and have a trial scheduled for next month. My public defender told me I could leave the courtroom, which led to a warrant for failure to appear, even though I was present. This was resolved with the judge, who lifted the warrant after we explained the... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
Sorry, had typo in my previously-posted answer: Second line from bottom "ability to remove one for cause...." should read "ability to remove any for cause...."
I filed a police report because my ex-roommate took my collectable coins without my permission, adversely affecting my financial stability, emotional health, and overall life. She refuses to allow me back on the property to retrieve my belongings, claims all my properties as hers, and has tarnished... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2025
You can sue her for the fair market value of the collectible coins she took.
You may or may not be able to sue her for injury to your reputation depending upon what was said, to whom, whether they believed it, and took some sort of action against you because of what was said. For example,... View More
I am going through a messy divorce in New York, where my ex-spouse took our child and made false statements against me in family court, claiming abuse and deprivation of basic rights, which were untrue. I have text messages and social media pictures proving otherwise, but I discovered this evidence... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
I understand how difficult and frustrating this situation must be, especially when you feel that false allegations have negatively impacted your custody arrangement. In New York, false abuse claims can significantly affect custody decisions, and it’s important to address any perjury or defamation... View More
On November 17, 2024, I was assaulted by my neighbor's ex-husband on the property I was renting. The incident was captured on camera. During the assault, my son was injured. We were both taken to the hospital, and I sustained a shoulder injury. I have reported the incident to the police, and... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
I’m sorry to hear about the distressing situation you’ve experienced. In New York, there are several legal options you can pursue to seek compensation for your injuries, emotional distress, and medical bills after the assault. Since there are open arrest warrants for the individual, criminal... View More
I need legal help regarding a trainer who is writing a book falsely claiming personal experiences involving my son, James Edwards, using his full name and personal information without permission. The narrative is misleading, inaccurate, and hearsay, as the trainer was not involved in my son's... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2025
You may have legal grounds to prevent the unauthorized use of your son's name and personal information in the book. Potential legal actions include:
Cease and Desist Letter – Have an Attorney send a formal demand to stop using your son's name and personal details.... View More
I am aware of a situation where the daughter of church pastors made allegations of sexual assault against her brother, and this has led to over 10 other women revealing similar under-aged sexual assault allegations. The cases are under investigation. Three whistleblowers went to social media to... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
Ohio recently passed an anti-SLAPP statute, R.C. 2747.01, et seq, which can provide protection and a counterclaim for allegations of slander or defamation when the speech was protected speech.
The statute, R.C. 2747.01, et seq., “applies to a cause of action asserted in a civil action... View More
I recently went through a custody battle with my ex-husband, where I was granted full physical and legal custody with a no-contact order. He's filed an appeal, and I've returned to court multiple times due to his contempt. My current issue is that my current husband's ex-wife keeps... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
You will need to call a lawyer to schedule a consultation, so that the court docket and documents may be reviewed. Your description is confusing regarding why your current husband's ex-wife would be a party to court proceedings (or is she?), and is so, for what type of proceeding and which... View More
My boyfriend was charged with domestic violence and was arrested two weeks ago. He has a court date on March 21 and a pre-trial hearing on March 7. His ex-girlfriend claims he hit her on his front porch on February 3. However, she was using his phone to text and harass me at that time, and he has... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
Your boyfriend (in addition to the criminal defense attorney) is going to need a matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence experience. The best thing for your boyfriend to do is to retain attorneys for each case that have experience working together. Attorney Aalsberg is the best... View More
I am facing a defamation lawsuit in Minnesota and experiencing harassment from the opposing attorney, who repeatedly calls and intimidates me. I have documented these incidents. I am also countersuing due to a loss of income and an intentionally false police report filed against me. The opposing... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
You can file a motion for sanctions to address the misconduct of the opposing attorney. You are required to your loss of income and that you are entitled to compensation; and you are required to prove an intentionally false police report was filed. The other party will eventualy need to clearly... View More
I am facing a situation involving potential death certificate fraud. After my husband passed away, I was not contacted by the hospital because his children informed them there was no living spouse. I suspect there may be two death certificates, as he was already at the funeral home before I was... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
The idea of two (2) death certificates should be resolved fairly easily by requesting a certified copy of his death certificate from Vital Statistics.
As the surviving spouse you have rights to receive certain assets from the Estate. Any claim the children have should be addressed through... View More
I'm dealing with an eviction situation involving my tenant, a hoarder who has refused to move after I served a 90-day notice that expired on January 31, 2025, following New York's legal procedures. I intended to sell the property in January 2024, but couldn't due to this issue. The... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
Dear Buffalo Property Owner
You are missing the key component of the eviction event and that is you did not bring the tenancy terminated holdover tenant to court. A properly served written 90 day notice is known as a preliminary or predicate notice. To turn it into an eviction proceeding... View More
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answered on Feb 13, 2025
If you are facing harassment, discrimination, or threats, you may have legal options under elder abuse laws, disability protections, and civil rights laws. You may be able to file a restraining order, report the issue to law enforcement, or pursue legal action. If this involves financial... View More
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