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Would like to pay off what ever he owed. he had a savings but i don't know how to go about access it. he bought his car in FL but its with me in MD and i don't know if he owes money on it or not and how do i return the tags? if he has no money do i owe for him being the beneficiary? I... View More 
answered on Apr 18, 2020
You cannot do anything unless you are the Personal Representative of your brother's estate. You become that by petitioning to open an estate for your brother in the jurisdiction where he resided at the time of his death. In Maryland, that would be a county (or City of Baltimore) Register of... View More
I told him numerous times that I didn't consent to be recorded and he ignored me and continued recording is that illegal in Maryland?
answered on Mar 25, 2020
In MD, video recording in public is allowed regardless of consent, while audio recordings require consent of both parties. Most cell phones record both, so theoretically, if you could prove your neighbor recorded audio of you, there may be a violation. In a court proceeding, illegally recorded or... View More
My mother is 92 years old, and she is beginning to exhibit behaviors consistent with Alzheimer's and dementia. This is according to her physician. I have not the foggiest idea how to proceed.
answered on Mar 4, 2020
You need at least two documents: (1) a durable power of attorney for general financial matters; and (2) a durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions. They should not be one document--the healthcare POA should be separate. Your mother should also have a will if she doesn't have one,... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2019
This is something a Maryland attorney would know best, as insurance is governed by state laws and can vary from state to state. But your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, PIP stands for personal injury protection. It is coverage for medical bills, lost wages, and related... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2019
You can sue for your "losses" and more if you can prove that they were negligent.
My father had a codicil drawn up about 23 years ago that would allow his lady friend to stay in his home until she died or moved. The house was deeded in his and my late mom's name. He died in 2012. About 7 years before then he added my one brother and me to the home deed. It has become a... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2019
It would be difficult for an attorney to answer without seeing the actual documents in question.
Very generally, a deed supercedes a will or codicil. That is because a will can only control what property someone dies owning in their own name. If person A makes a deed that leaves... View More
In this section a church shall mean a church or synagogue building dedicated to divine worship and in regular use for that purpose, but not a chapel occupying a minor portion of a building primarily devoted to other uses, and a school shall mean an elementary or secondary school, public or private,... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2019
The term is defined differently for different purposes, and your question is not sufficiently narrow enough to give the context in which you would like the definition applied. For example, Maryland permits religious entities such as churches to incorporate as a religious corporation, and the term... View More
I only receive SSDI and have 2 minor children that are not his. He has provided us financial support plus a car title to him and a lifestyle for about 10 years. Now he wants the relationship over. Can I get any support
answered on Apr 17, 2019
If you are not legally married then you would not be entitled to support after a breakup. Likewise, the children are not entitled support since they are not his.
The property has not changed ownership due to family disagreements and homesteading.
answered on Mar 24, 2019
Whomever is the lawful owner of the property now has the authority it grant permission. Past permission granted by deceased owners is no longer effective. If more than one person is the lawful owner, any one of those persons may grant authority, although a dispute among owners over the issue will... View More
An attorney is currently employed at a government agency that is now investigating a firm that he (the attorney) use to work for. The attorney is being asked to assist with the investigation of his former firm.
I called an attorney and the Attorney General Office, Transportation dept. and they didn't know. I am waiting for a call back.
answered on Dec 8, 2018
You clearly advise all passengers before recording them that you record them on video and audio while in your car. If they get in and ride with you after that notice, they have consented and it is legal. You cannot record audio in Maryland without the knowing consent of the other person. It is a... View More
work, has no assets that I can take possession of, and receives public assistance. Should I just assume that I will never get my money and there is nothing else that can be done?
answered on Oct 13, 2018
That’s pretty much it. Getting a judgment is just half the battle. Collecting it is the hardest half. A money judgment in MD is enforceable for 12 years, and earns 10% simple interest per year. Before the expiration of the 12 year term, you can file a written request/notice to renew the judgment... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2018
The problem you will have is with transferring title. You will need to run the tags or, if no tags, the VIN, to try and identify the current titled owner, and secure the title transfer. If you can’t do that, there is a legal procedure set forth in the Transportation Code (link below) for the... View More
We weren't even together for 3 months I've had to block him on social media I've blocked his friend on Facebook I've blocked 20 numbers that hes used to contact me and yet he still finds more numbers to use to contact me this has been going on for 3 weeks now I've asked him... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
Go to the website below and download the Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence form, fill it out, and take it to the District Court location in your jurisdiction, and ask to meet with someone from the domestic violence help desk and file the petition. You will be taken before a District... View More
I paid all bills associated with this but made some very bad decisions such as not filing inventory or following thru with any other kind of responsibilitys such as giving monies to his mother. What can the state do to me and how can i rectify my mistakes. I have changed my way of life now and want... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2016
I'm not sure I totally understand your question. I'm doubt the state is looking to bring a claim against you but I don't know the specifics. Good job getting your life together. God bless!
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answered on Apr 19, 2016
If the scratches are preexisting, you would win. But if they are not, your neighbor would have a valid claim against you. I can't see them filing suit as a practical matter but you never can tell. Ethically, if you son's bike caused the damage, you should pay for it.
Acquired a vehicle last registered in 1994. Through several attempts , was unable to contact previous owners
answered on Nov 4, 2015
Go see a local attorney for a full discussion about this.
Did sloppy job, we feel breached contract by not removing all old tar paper to properly inspect roofing deck, shingled over decayed spot previously pointed out, installed one side of valley correct and other incorrect, many instances where did not follow mfr. install instructions, which we are... View More
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