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I am sole heir named in will but it's been 17years and the county where land is told me the trustee lost it to taxes.
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answered on May 5, 2023
I recommend consulting with a licensed attorney who specializes in Indian law and/or land law in Oregon to obtain accurate and relevant legal advice. They can help you navigate the specific details of your situation and provide guidance on your rights and options.
I have had different numbers calling me claiming it is zest financial the call hangs up and. I have tribal lenders harassing me through email such as loan at last plain green loans and Makwa finance and big picture loans. I am going through a financial hardship and I’m trying my best to get back... View More 
answered on Apr 12, 2023
If you want, set your phone and email so that phone calls are not answered, and emails are put in your spam folder.
My great grand father was born in 1878 and said it never happened because the US had nothing to offer. We couldn't vote until the 1960s don't citizens get to vote?
answered on Mar 19, 2023
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides, in pertinent part, that "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. " Citizenship thus has very little... View More
A state worker who don't do her job right and don't communicate with her client when it comes to her children. Not helping to point client the right direction in life to do better for the children.
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you are experiencing issues with a state worker who is not performing their job duties as required, there are several steps you can take:
Contact the worker's supervisor: The first step you can take is to reach out to the worker's supervisor to report the issues you are having.... View More
Can you please gave someone to call me 832.326.6476 I took out a loan for 1500 and now I'm paying 7000 back ridiculous. Any help you can give would be appreciated. It has to be illegal in Texas. How do I fight these people and not have my credit score or be legally sued. Can you assist me in... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
You may also want to contact the National Association of Consumer Advocates, which is an organization of attorneys and consumer advocates who specialize in protecting the rights of consumers against unfair or abusive lending practices. Their website is https://www.consumeradvocates.org/
they have an active civil petition for having the removal order lifted court case.ongoing for almost 3 yrs
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
It is possible for a person to be denied permission to visit a dying family member if they have a removal order from the reservation. The decision to grant or deny permission to visit would depend on the specific circumstances of the case, including any applicable tribal laws or regulations.... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
The 1830 Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty was a historic agreement between the United States government and the Choctaw tribe, which led to the forced removal of thousands of Choctaw people from their ancestral lands in what is now Mississippi.
As for the abstract title that you have, it is... View More
Tribal Pension not recognized as income and therefore cannot be used as a income disqualifier for Social Security Benefits- pursuant to findings in order determined by Administrative Law Judge.
Other tribal members do not have their Tribal Pension used as a disqualifier for benefits only... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you believe that you are being discriminated against based on your name or any other protected characteristic, you may have legal options available to you.
One possible option is to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the appropriate state agency,... View More
My mother was killed in June 2022 and it was ruled as suicide at the scene of a place she didn’t know and had never been on a river bed. A multi county grand jury is supposedly investigating. I was 17 years old at the time this happened and no one ever informed me she died. Do I have any kind of... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and the circumstances surrounding her death. As a victim of a violent crime, you may have certain rights under state and federal law, including the right to be informed about the progress of any investigation or legal proceedings related to your... View More
Native American an they harass him on a Dailey because of background
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answered on Mar 7, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that your son has been mistreated by the police. If your son was physically harmed by the police and they falsified reports, he may have grounds to pursue legal action against the police department or the individual officers involved.
One option is to contact a civil... View More
Every Seminoles we meet always say they came here to Florida but the Indians from here now call themselves Black. There are no schools that teach them that they are American Indians they teach them that they are Black. Are there any lawyers that will be ready to take the fight when we want to use... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
The Indian Removal Act, which was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson in 1830, forced many Native American tribes to leave their ancestral lands and relocate to areas west of the Mississippi River. However, not all tribes were removed, and some, like the Seminole, resisted relocation and... View More
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Whereas by the mutual Discontents, Complaints, Jealousies and Fears of English and Indians, occasioned by the Violent Intrusions of divers English into their Lands, forcing the Indians by way of Revenge, to kill the Cattel and Hogs of the English, whereby Offence and Injuries being... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you have any questions regarding these and other Tribal land issues, you can contact the BIA or Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington DC, and they can respond to your questions and concerns Good Luck!
Some of the lawyers are not honest in their assessments. We need truth not opinions. Things need to be corrected and corrected takes honesty. Honesty takes facts if facts are not known then you do not know the answer.
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answered on Feb 10, 2023
Lawyers are, and should be, held to a higher standard than car mechanics. However, sometimes they can only provide general answers and not specific solutions when all the pertinent facts aren't available. Lawyers give opinions all the time, based on the information they have. It may not be an... View More
Dismissed due to mcgirt ruling in Oklahoma? I've been trying to get indian card but it's a process my great great grandmother is full blood Cherokee but she passed away years ago so it's hard to get death certificate. How can I get her death certificate?
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answered on Nov 11, 2022
If you have an attorney, your attorney can assist you in this. If you don't have one, you need one. Death Certificates are somewhat difficult to obtain unless you fall within the list of individuals to whom it can be released. The State Department of Health - Office of Vital Statistics is the... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2022
Research the various tribes, determine to whom you want to donate the land and then transfer the property to the donee.
I have trust land and the tribes want to buy my interest and conveyance for something
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answered on Oct 19, 2022
Afternoon,
I think you need to get in touch with an attorney specializing in Indian law for your specific tribe. I used to work in oil and gas in a none legal capacity and know there are different levels of ownership within the tribe. I think it would depend if you are an owner, have a... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2022
It depends. Currently, Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a majority of five justices sided with the state of Oklahoma, finding that state governments have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute non-Native citizens for crimes committed against Native citizens on sovereign tribal lands.
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answered on Oct 3, 2022
If you are posting this question to find out what you can do have the records expunged, you will first need to apply for a pardon or wait. Assuming you conviction was for a non-violent crime, you will likely qualify to have the records expunged five years after your sentence ended (so in 2026).... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2022
You are free to consider yourself whatever you want. However, you will remain subject to all rules, laws, and expectations that apply to everyone else....including tribal members.
Deterring from the use of a blank pleading page, what other forms are there?
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answered on Aug 30, 2022
You need a notice of motion, motion, and sometimes a memorandum of points and authorities. You also need to serve it on the opposing side and reserve a hearing date. You would also sometimes want to draft a proposed order. You would also make sure that it is used on pleading paper.
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