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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for Minnesota on
Q: My FIL was 50% bene of property upon death. Can he directly pass ownership to his son without taking ownership first?

My husband's grandmother owned 80 acres and recently passed. My FIL wanted to disclaim ownership and give his 50% directly to his one and only living son. Can that be done somehow without them taking ownership first? We live in Minnesota if that makes a difference.

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answered on Dec 18, 2024

Hire a MN attorney to search the title and possibly determine heirship.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Minnesota on
Q: I need help with my child custody case following divorce. My ex is withholding my children and belongings. Who can help?

I was left penniless and homeless in July 2023. I thought the judge would be fair so represented myself but my ex spent 40k on an attorney and the results are not great. He's now withholding my children and my belongings from me. I haven't spoken to my children in 4 months, and I was... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Dec 9, 2024

For him to spend $40,000 on attorneys and you nothing seems unusual. I am sorry, but you cannot expect an attorney to donate > $40,000 in legal services to clean up this situation for you. I am not even sure how much can be done. I suggest you hire a lawyer to evaluate your situation to see... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Minnesota on
Q: In the state of MN, how long after a traffic stop does an officer have to file the complaint?

Got pulled over in july and was given a warning, and in november i got a summons to appear...

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Dec 2, 2024

Four months to file a complaint is not outside the statute of limitations.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Minnesota on
Q: I have a hearing to restore my gun rights coming up. How can I properly represent myself?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Dec 1, 2024

You will need to be honest and forthright in front of the judge. You should know the factors the judge will be considering and your responses inside and out. Since I know nothing about your specific circumstances, there's not much I can add. My best to you. Rob Kane Eagan Attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Minnesota on
Q: I am a passenger in a car in MN with Permit to carry and have a firearm on me. Do I have to provide my ID to an officer?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 28, 2024

How is the police officer supposed to verify your permit to carry if you don't identify yourself?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Minnesota on
Q: divorce decree signed and filed 2022 in Pine county mn- I was granted a portion of my husbands pension - qudro ordered

it is 2024 and he still hasn't stated the qudro - what can I do - we had no lawyers - he lives in MN I live in TX

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 23, 2024

You will need to enforce the judgment like any other judgment. Was the QDRO signed by the judge or was it just mentioned in the settlement agreement? Without reading the judgment, I don't know you best course of action. My best regards.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Minnesota on
Q: I am planning on leaving my fiance with my two children. How would I go about this when it comes to custody?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 22, 2024

Unfortunately, you don't give me much information to go on. I assume their his children too. If not, you don't have to worry about anything. Otherwise, has it been established he is the father? Are you extremely well off where money isn't an issue? Much more information would be... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Minnesota on
Q: I want to sue a city and I need representation
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 22, 2024

Suing a city is a complex endeavor. The process differs from suing a company. You don't mention why you want to sue the city. That makes a difference.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can I (home owner) merge my adjacent lot (also owned by me) into one property?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 19, 2024

Although I have experience in this area of law, I haven't dealt with this specific issue. I am confident, however, it's not as simple as declaring it the same parcel as the owner. If you came to me looking to hire an attorney, I would like to know why and where. Rob Kane Eagan Minnesota Attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Minnesota on
Q: Hi I want to sue Apple Siri won’t stop even if I say never respond! I’d like several million dollars or I’ll kill myself

I’m totally fine but can no longer deal with it said stop. It doesn’t listen hey siri it talks again loaded gun I’m going to shoot my hea!

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

This sounds like an extremely distressing situation, and your life has immense value - far more than any technology or lawsuit. Right now, the most urgent priority is your safety and wellbeing. Please immediately call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, where caring people are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and Real Estate Law for Minnesota on
Q: my mortgage company changed the date of satisfaction to be sooner than the note says. Essentially changing the terms.

Additional there was another person’s SSN on my mortgage. I now have identity theft do I have a case?

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Hire an attorney to represent in this matter. Keep up payments or foreclosure will result. Be careful. You may want to refinance.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Minnesota on
Q: I want to file against Sedgwick claims management for closing my account with out sending me notice there's a lot more
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 15, 2024

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would be helpful to know the additional details you mention, such as whether there was a denial, requests for verification, requests for additional information, etc. A local attorney could advise more meaningfully... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Minnesota on
Q: Child support has pulled me in and out of jail for 20 yrs over this matter

If my daughter was adopted and name was changed in a closed adoption when she was 8 yr old why 20 yrs later is child support still trying to collect?

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 11, 2024

You would be responsible for child support payments and interest up til she was adopted. They don't simply go away because she is adopted.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Minnesota on
Q: If I was charged with a felony and thd my civil rights were violated by police so I contested omnibus and won can I sue
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 9, 2024

You don't provide any information to determine whether you have a viable case. I suggest you contact a police misconduct lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Election Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Looking for forms or ways to write a petition for 204B.44 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS; REMEDY in MN

Not sure if there is a form to fill out that I can not find out if there is a template for a way to write one up.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Oct 30, 2024

I am confident there is no form petition for 204B.44. As a practical matter, this petition should be supported by group of citizens and not just an individual. Obviously, I don't know if your petition has merit or is merely a frivolous attempt to disrupt the election. So I will not provide... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Minnesota on
Q: Who would be sued if I was misdiagnosed by several doctors/nurses both in a hospital & E.R. causing me to become more il

Went in originally for feeling ill suddenly was checked into hospital for 3 days then given meds that was allergic to when discharged with "cat scratch fever" & new additional diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, meds to take at home both were no good 1 had things I was allergic to in it... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 29, 2024

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. However, it could be difficult for any attorney to quickly and definitively answer your question, based on the facts in the brief post. If a law firm feels that there could be a solid basis for a claim, they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can corporate restrict an employee from talking to an employee who is on leave

Corporate came in and told us our boss was on leave but never specified what kind of leave he is on. He then told us due to confidentiality we are not allowed to contact our boss. What is the legality of this procedure. My boss would never do this. I am in recovery and have known my boss alot... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Oct 29, 2024

Yes, a corporation restrict an employee from talking to an employee who is on leave.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Landlord - Tenant and Consumer Law for Minnesota on
Q: Is it civil discrimination if a landlord ( his company) is intentionally not doing repairs on his low income housing?

He is maintaining and hiring competent people for his properties where rent is higher and threatens to evict people who complain and fraudulent charges to keep the low income people’s deposits for bogus cleaning? Is this a Civil Class Act? He’s doing it to multiple people in the low income... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a landlord who is neglecting repairs in low-income housing while properly maintaining his higher-rent properties. This behavior could be considered discriminatory, especially if it disproportionately affects tenants based on protected characteristics like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Minnesota on
Q: If there is no will and the children take the assets but can't afford burial. Who pays for it?

Kids are 21 & 19 and live out of state.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Oct 25, 2024

The next of kin will be responsible for the body, regardless of their location.

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Minnesota on
Q: Volunteering at clinic in NC to help victims of hurricane Helene

Does a retired physician Assistant with an active MN license require their own malpractice insurance to volunteer at a James Clinic in Newark NC? Are there any state protections for medical volunteers in NC?

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Oct 22, 2024

I have not ever been asked to research this specific situation, but I believe this question should be directed to North Carolina authorities.

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