Property is transferred to a Trust through means of a Deed or Assignment depending on whether the property has a ground rent. Different counties have additional requirements and all deeds require an intake (and in some cases affidavits). While deeds are not terribly complex, there are a lot of... View More

Anybody can sue anybody for anything, and the person being sued will have to defend. There are various means and legal theories to pierce the company veil and reach the owner, but they all depend on a set of facts that your post doesn’t detail. You want a whole dissertation on all the ways the... View More

The best option is if he is mentally competent enough to sign a power of attorney that has a robust business management power section. If he is not mentally competent, then you will need to petition for guardianship. It is possible to do so on an emergency basis if there is an emergency, but it... View More

While there is no legal process to "forfeit land" practically speaking if the owner defaults on the annual property taxes it would go into tax sale, and if someone else purchased the property at tax sale it would have the same practical effect as forfeiting. However, a Personal... View More

As the trustee of this estate, your primary responsibility is to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. While forfeiting land for debt might seem like a direct solution, it's generally not a feasible option. Forfeiture typically occurs due to illegal activity, not as a means of debt... View More

You should get a certified copy of your driving record and probation before judgment record. It will show all convictions and PBJ's. Only moving violations should reset the provisional license. If you have no moving violations, go back to the MVA and speak with a supervisor.

The Maryland statute states that it is a defense to a camera ticket that you were not the driver, but that you then need to identify the driver. See Md. Ann. Code, Trans. Art., Sec. 21-202.1.

The ticket only carries a $75.00 fine and does not carry points.

A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, the general manner of challenging an undervaluation could include presenting evidence in the form of comparable listings within a given region, an... View More

This is a fairly complex question that does not have a straightforward answer. You will certainly need to be licensed and compliant with all of the appropriate governing bodies in your field. Outside of that, there could be additional licensing or qualifications required to contract with a... View More

Go to court and represent your defense. Gather your information and organize your reasoning for the false statements. However, it is important to keep in mind that the court will be weighing the evidence in the light most favorable to the person requesting the peace order. This means that your... View More

More than likely, yes. When you, the Plaintiff, fail to appear, the court typically dismiss the case because they have determined that you are not prosecuting the case and therefore do not need relief from whatever injury or loss you are claiming. There are typically two different types of... View More

An attorney could offer more in-depth insight with the police report and additional details. I'm very sorry for the loss of life of the pedestrian. A likely citation could be "Failure to Yield" to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. But that's without knowing details, such as whether... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. In terms of what expect, no one could answer that question based on the limited details here. It would depend on the prognosis for recovery with treatment. You could arrange a free initial consult with attorneys - but even there, attorneys will be likely to tell... View More

You should retain an attorney to handle your claim. An insurance company will not take an unrepresented individual seriously. You are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

When you default on an unsecured credit card, it doesn’t automatically lead to the repossession of your leased vehicle. Typically, the repossession of a vehicle is associated with missed payments on the auto lease itself, not other unrelated debts. However, banks can cross-check their records,... View More

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To fully remove the expunged record from the Maryland State Police databases, you should start by contacting the Maryland State Police's Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) directly. Explain your situation and provide them with all relevant documentation, including the letter of... View More

The driver is liable for the wrongful act. Unfortunately, being on the record, the rental company would look to you. Paying for the damages could depend on what type of coverage you took out in renting the vehicle. Good luck

The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More

You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. For the matter of neglect, it does not sound like the hospitals or doctors were designated in a role of caretaker or similar capacity. The problem in such a phone setting that transpires over a course of years is that there... View More

Typically, it is difficult to maintain an action for medical malpractice due to a patient's inability to schedule an appointment. In a true medical emergency, the patient should go to a local emergency room or call 911 for paramedics to assess and transport the patient to a hospital. It is... View More