You mention that your father was defrauded into changing his Will. If someone attempts to probate the Will, you are entitled to contest it in the Probate Court. Based upon what you've stated, it seems that you have a good case to contest the fraudulent will.

It also sounds as though... View More

Unless you are a union employee, you are an at will employee, and as such can be fired at any time and for any reason, or even no reason at all. Accordingly, what you describe is not a wrongful termination. I recognize that to most laypeople the term wrongful termination would apply to any case... View More

Yes, it's possible for a first-time theft charge to be reduced to a less serious offense. Consult an experienced criminal defense attorney to get more information about the most likely outcome of your case. The outcome depends a lot on which court your case is being prosecuted in, as well as... View More

In this scenario, the fact that one person claims ownership of the scales and drugs does not automatically exempt the other from potential charges. In many jurisdictions, both individuals in the car could be charged with possession if they had knowledge of the drugs and scales and exercised... View More

The garnishee (employer) must answer the interrogatories. I see no reason while your employer would want to spend money challenging the propriety of service. You are free to file a motion to quash the garnishment and schedule a motion hearing but my hunch is that you’ll lose. Even if the... View More

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates that all hours worked are paid. Accordingly, the daycare may not require employees attend training offered without pay. However, the daycare could get around this by making CPR Certification a requirement of the job, with the training class an optional... View More

The police only have to read you the Miranda warning if they interrogate you in police custody and then want to use that testimony as evidence against you in a trial of your case. Otherwise, the info they received from you would not be admissible. Just the simple fact that they didn't read you... View More

In general, under Missouri law, contracts may be oral. In general, it is easier to enforce written contracts because if both sides sign, the terms are those of the document. There is an exception to the rule. Certain contracts must be in writing. It’s called the “statute of frauds”.... View More

I am sorry to hear about your situation.

If the statute of limitations has not yet passed, you may sue for negligence. Medical lawsuits are difficult and expensive. Attorneys who take these cases generally do so on a contingency basis, investing their own time and money into a case and... View More

Buying a used car from a private seller can be tricky, especially when you end up with a huge repair bill like that. In Missouri, private sales are generally "as-is," meaning once you buy it, you take on the risk of any repairs or issues unless the seller gave you specific promises about... View More

It sounds like a frustrating situation. In Missouri, landlords are generally required to provide tenants with certain information, including the name and address of the property owner or the person authorized to manage the property. This is so tenants know where to send rent payments or legal... View More

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I would recommend hiring a very competent attorney that you trust to pay taxes and maintain the properties. Do not hire a crook. It may be advisable to hire two people. You will also need someone else such as a relative to check on the properties and report back to you. Estate Planning may... View More

It sounds like a frustrating situation with your boat repair business. While I can’t provide direct legal advice, I can offer a few steps that might help you move forward.

First, it’s important to document everything—keep a record of the dates when you dropped off the boat, any... View More

This situation sounds painful and frustrating, especially since it happened while trying to enjoy a wedding. The key thing here is that the wedding planner or their assistants gave instructions that may not have been correct or safe, which led to your wife's injuries. If those instructions... View More

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm sorry about the accident. I hope your wife is okay. You mention not wanting to upset the bride's family. If a claim is initiated, there is no controlling the direction it takes, in terms of one... View More

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your reluctance to handle this through your own insurance is understandable if the other side was at fault. However, sometimes that could be a viable option - depending on the basis of (and legitimacy of) the other... View More

Hire an attorney familiar with motions to set aside default judgments. You’ll need to show “good cause” and a “meritorious defense.” Pro se litigants regularly fail to file compliant motions. Hire an attorney if you can afford one. After the judgment set aside you may move to dismiss... View More

You can hire a traffic ticket lawyer to represent you and resolve the old traffic ticket. The attorney can confirm that you don't have a warrant, and they can also get your "No Proof of Insurance" ticket dismissed if you have proof that your vehicle was insured on the date when you... View More

Yes. A traffic stop is technically an arrest, but most of the time, the police officer releases the driver with just a ticket.

The officer is allowed to ask for basic information such as name & address of each person in the vehicle, and you are expected to respond.

The broken... View More

What matters is not whether you believe you owed the money related to the alleged debt for which you were sued. What matters is if you were properly served with the summons, the amount of the judgment, the calculation of post-judgment interest. If service of the summons was improper you may file... View More