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Q: My Mother passed away with no will. She has a pending settlement and 2 adult children who gets the settlement?

One of her adult children is in charge of everything conserning her death and affairs. Her other child is a convicted felon and been estranged from her for many years. How do we make sure the felon doesnt get part of this settlement?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 4, 2015

You write that one of her children is in charge of everything. Has this person applied to the court to be appointed personal representative (executor)? Depending on the intestacy laws in your state (that is, the state where your mother resided), it is quite possible that the other, felonious... View More

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Q: can I search a docket number?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 27, 2015

Sure. But what good will that do? Locally, a case is given a docket number, basically only on a single docket. There might be a different docket number for the same case next month. So, will that help? A case number is probably better to look up.

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Q: what is 2C:33-2A
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 10, 2015

disorderly conduct?

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Q: First offense for writing a bad check what can I expect
Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Sep 7, 2015

That will depend on the amount of the check and whether or not there are any other pending charges. Good luck.

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Q: Im dating an 19 yr old& I'm The law say 17&18 is age of consent. Is it meaning parent consent or me consent?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 4, 2015

See the response to your other question.

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Q: Do I need a lawyer for a 2c:29-2a
Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Aug 29, 2015

Resisting arrest is either a 2nd or 3rd degree crime, considering the jail time that can be imposed as well as the damage to your future, YES you need to retain a criminal defense attorney. Good luck.

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Q: What does code 2C-28-7(9)(2) mean?
Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Aug 27, 2015

This is the link to the NJ State Statute that you are referring to, which is Tampering with Public records. If you have been charged with this, you really need to retain an attorney. Good luck.

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Q: I lied to the ADA about a convo concerning a domestic violence case. Its going to trial.Can I go to jail 4 lying?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 26, 2015

Convo? What is that? You have admitted it here. That is evidence. This is a public forum with no confidentiality whatsoever, and they can probably find you, if they want to.

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Q: How years it takes to become a lawyer
Jake Causing Santos
Jake Causing Santos
answered on Jun 4, 2012

In NJ, you have to complete college and 3 years of law school (if you are in school full-time) or 4 years of law school (if you are in school part-time). Then you have to pass the NJ Bar Exam.

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Q: I am teaching a new course in a NJ high school for Paralegals. Where can I get some teaching materials/worksheets?
Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on May 23, 2011

Check out Amazon.com. or Check out the American Bar Association or look at the applicable professional association for paralegals. Or, call lawyers teaching the same course in the county colleges, I'm sure they 'll help you out. Rodney Alberto, Esq. www.albertobrothers.com, 732-200-0779

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