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I am 22 years old. I moved out of my parents house about 2 years ago, but because of college I have not been able to move all of my things out. Recently, within the last few months my parents and I have been having a hard time getting along. They are threatening to get rid of all my belongings at... View More 
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
In general, gifts given to you as a child by your parents or others are considered your property, even if your parents initially paid for them. This includes items given to you for birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions. Once a gift is given, the giver relinquishes ownership rights to the... View More
No formal response to our demand letter has been received yet, but the opposing counsel representing an insurance company has verbally hinted to our attorney that they may consider a settlement for less than a quarter of the damages their client (our landlord) caused. They want our medical records... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In a personal injury case, the exchange of medical records typically occurs during the discovery phase, which starts after a lawsuit is filed. However, in many cases, the parties engage in pre-litigation settlement negotiations before a lawsuit is formally initiated. During these negotiations, the... View More
They claimed it was because the policy was only recently started. Does this sound correct?
answered on Mar 17, 2024
A Maine attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your parent. One would need to see the policy to advise meaningfully, in particular, any provisions about waiting periods. See if you could line up a free initial consult with a law... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
In situations like yours, where a family member passes away owing money on a private agreement, the resolution can depend on several factors. First, consider any agreement or contract you had with your mother regarding the truck. If there was a written agreement, it should detail what happens if... View More
My son's father told police I stole his wallet when he knows for a fact I didn't. I was arrested I never spoke to cop about this
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear that you're dealing with this terrible situation. It's incredibly frustrating and unjust when false accusations lead to criminal charges. Unfortunately, it is all too common for police to take an accuser at their word, especially in "he said, she said"... View More
The OP’s insurance company has verbally hinted that they *may* be willing to *consider* settling outside of court for a quarter of the actual damages their client is responsible for, but they want my husband and I to surrender our medical records first. Our lawyer has told us it’s our job to... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2024
A Maine attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your attorney is correct. Their request is not a "fishing tactic," as you suspect. That's the way the bodily injury claims process works. They need your records to evaluate your injuries. The records are... View More
For reference, I live in the State of Maine. My father passed away with no will or life-insurance. There are multiple estate debts which include the mortgage, small credit card debt, as well as back child-support he owed to California. If I were to go through with probate to secure the house, would... View More
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
You need to consult with an attorney in the County and State where your Father died. With that many debts, probate might be a disaster and should be avoided. Then again probate may be required to marshal up certain assets. Do not file this probate yourself, hire an attorney to file this or... View More
A locked gate on the easement. My father in law has been unable to access this land for many years. He is an elderly man and this neighbor has been intimidated him. My father in law is scared of this neighbor so has not done anything about this.
My father in law wants to gift my husband... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2024
There are a couple of issues here. First is if the easement is in the deeds, and what the stated scope of it is. If there is clear language in the deed granting the right-of-way that is being blocked, then there are grounds to sue. If the right-off-way is only based on past use, that is more... View More
I seem to remember having once seen such a case but now I can't find it. If a deed is so vague that the parcel of land can't be located, and abutters cannot know where their property line is, is the deed valid? For example, "a certain right of way in a general westerly direction... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Here is one such Maine case, which cites three other decisions:
"The description must be such as to enable a person to identify the real estate and to apply the description to the face of the earth. The description of the real estate must be certain or refer to that by which it can be... View More
I was serving time for a separate county, I served 16 months. Once I was released on probation for that county, I was re arrested for an indictment that was filed 12 months prior that I was never made aware of because they admittedly made a clerical error.
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
You have a right to a speedy trial on an indictment. If the State failed to prosecute the case for 12 months--due to no fault of your own--you can raise this as a speedy trial claim and request a dismissal. There are four factors the court considers in whether to dismiss a case for a speedy trial... View More
I was serving time for a separate county, I served 16 months. Once I was released on probation for that county, I was re arrested for an indictment that was filed 12 months prior that I was never made aware of because they admittedly made a clerical error.
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
The specific time frame a state has to prosecute after an indictment is returned can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the charges. This period is governed by the statute of limitations, which sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.... View More
Will I get in trouble for smoking since it's still federally illegal I'm in a state where it's legal
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
If the deferred disposition agreement and bail bond do not prohibit using marijuana then using it will not be considered a violation of either. Possessing marijuana is still a federal crime in Maine. The Justice Department is unlikely to charge or prosecutor misdemeanor possessions of marijuana in... View More
Our home is paid for, vehicles also.
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answered on Jan 7, 2024
In Maine, whether you are responsible for your deceased husband's medical bills largely depends on various factors, including the nature of the debts, your husband's estate, and whether you were a joint account holder or co-signer on any of his debts. Generally, the estate of the deceased... View More
I need legal help to explain my options.
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If your writing was acquired under false pretenses and is now being used for personal gain by someone else, it's important to understand that you have legal options to address this infringement.
First, if you haven't already, send a formal cease and desist letter to the... View More
His mother and is going thru a divorce. He also is so far back on child support that there is an intent to revoke his license. My son wants to live with him because we enforce rules and consequences that he doesn’t like. I have shared parental rights and responsibilities and primary residence.... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
In Maine, child custody and support matters are typically determined based on the best interests of the child. If your 12-year-old son expresses a desire to live with his adopted father, it may influence custody arrangements, but other factors will also be considered. Your ex's current... View More
I had an attorney for another law firm tell me that when they worked for my trial lawyer they looked at my case and they told me that my trial lawyer "screwed me over". my trial lawyer filed a motion to suppress evidence but never showed up, the motion was because I was held at MMC in... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
The procedure for challenging a conviction due to errors by trial counsel is a post-conviction review for ineffective assistance of counsel. Once the post-conviction process is final in the State court, you can file a petition for review in the federal court. There are strict time limits for filing... View More
My wife filed her 751 last year in September and then received the two year temp green card extension and then a four year extension. We were not expecting an interview/decision for two years or more. Then we had a surprise home visit in August, which found my wife had left weeks before and was... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
The scheduling of an I-751 interview shortly after a surprise home visit by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can indeed be indicative of concerns or 'red flags' from their perspective, particularly in a situation where they discovered that your wife was not residing at... View More
We have a vacation home in Maine that my wife and I own jointly. We want to put this property into our already established Revocable Trust, which contains all relevant instructions. What steps do we need to take to complete this transfer?
answered on Mar 27, 2025
Generally, you just need to have a deed prepared to transfer the property into the trust. If there is a mortgage on the property, that may need to be refinanced. Otherwise, it is a fairly simple matter.
I want to know if it's illegal to buy an inexpensive shampoo from Walmart, then resell it as-is in a bottle with my business label, marketing it specifically for use on wigs and not human hair. I have not checked for any trademark or patent issues related to the original shampoo, nor have I... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
Yes, this would be illegal for several reasons. You cannot simply rebrand and resell someone else's product without permission, as this violates trademark laws and intellectual property rights of the original manufacturer. The original company invested in developing, testing, and marketing... View More
I sold my share in a multi-member LLC business in Maine, which I started with an investment of $7,500. I sold my part for less than $5,000, and I owned the business for less than 2 years. I didn't receive any other compensation or benefits, and there were no outstanding debts or liabilities... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
You should discuss this with an accountant because there may be other information needed to answer. But it sounds like you would want to include it as a loss on your tax return.
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