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My father passed in 2021& his wife last year . My siblings and I Were not even notified of my father's passing until he was buried and gone even his brother wasn't notified.im afraid she is up to something
answered on Jan 31, 2024
There are a couple forms she could be trying to get you to sign. It sounds like she's trying to get you to waive your inheritance rights. If your father's wife never adopted you and never made a will, realistically the stepsister gets her property. Why she's trying to get you to... View More 
The officer considered the OCA a misdemeanor and charged the driver with such... thus searching the vehicle incident to the arrestable offense. However, statute dictate these actions to be an infraction of law not a criminal offense. Therefore, without any other probable cause... could this search... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In North Carolina, the legality of a vehicle search based on the possession of an open container of alcohol (OCA) where the driver wasn't drinking nor had alcohol in their system can be complex. If the officer charged the driver with a misdemeanor for an OCA, leading to a search of the... View More
The officer considered the OCA a misdemeanor and charged the driver with such... thus searching the vehicle incident to the arrestable offense. However, statute dictate these actions to be an infraction of law not a criminal offense. Therefore, without any other probable cause... could this search... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In North Carolina, the legality of a vehicle search in this scenario hinges on whether the officer had probable cause to believe a crime was being committed. If an Open Container Act (OCA) violation is considered only an infraction and not a criminal offense, an arrest and subsequent search of the... View More
It's her and her oldest kids that think everything is theirs
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
If you are now a co-owner you do have the right to live in the house. If you cannot cohabit with your sister peacefully then you have the right to petition a court to force the sale of the house and split the proceeds. That threat might be enough to convince her to buy you out because litigation... View More
I'm working remotely for a company outside of the U.S. I'm wondering if this could impact my I-130 application.
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
When you are in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa and working remotely for a company outside the U.S., it's important to be aware of the visa's restrictions. The B1/B2 visa is typically for tourists or business visitors and does not authorize employment in the United States. Working remotely for a... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
First, verify that the expungement order was properly processed and filed. If the expungement was done correctly, reach out to the relevant authorities or agencies to request a thorough update of their records. Additionally, contact TruthFinder directly to inquire about their data sources and... View More
My flight was canceled for 48hrs due to weather conditions even thought other flights nearby are landing. We paid extra cash for a flight with no stops yet they added a stop for our new flight. They won’t give our luggage back with all our stuff until our destination. They won’t pay for hotel,... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
In cases where a flight is canceled due to weather conditions, airlines typically have policies that limit their responsibility for providing compensation or covering additional expenses like hotel stays or meals. However, the specifics can vary depending on the airline's terms and conditions... View More
I went to the State Employee credit union in NC to open an account. I was a former client 18 years ago. I want to open a new account with them but they told me I had a loan that I had to pay back before I could get a checking account. Can they still have to loan on file for that long ? Is there a... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
It's understandable that you want to start fresh with the State Employee Credit Union and open a new account after 18 years. However, if they have a record of an outstanding loan from your previous account, they may require you to settle the debt before opening a new account. Debts, including... View More
I went to the State Employee credit union in NC to open an account. I was a former client 18 years ago. I want to open a new account with them but they told me I had a loan that I had to pay back before I could get a checking account. Can they still have to loan on file for that long ? Is there a... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2024
A credit union has no legal obligation to do business with you. Even though the unpaid loan is well past the statute of limitation and cannot be sued upon or collected on, you caused a loss of money to the credit union. Credit unions take this personally because they are member owned. You caused... View More
After the car was gifted new owner did not transfer title and sold the car to another person. What can I do?
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
If you gifted a car and the new owner did not transfer the title before selling it, this can create a complicated situation. In North Carolina, the responsibility to transfer the title typically lies with the new owner. If they fail to do so and then sell the car, it can lead to legal and financial... View More
This money was paid to the state when I was paid. It has already been taxed. It was an interest free loan to the state. My deductions are such that I have overpaid the state, so they are returning part of my money back to me. How is that taxable income when it was originally taken from my gross... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
You raise a good point. Refunds of state income tax that was already withheld from your paycheck and remitted to the state throughout the year are typically not considered new taxable income when returned. The key reasons are:
- You already paid tax on the underlying income that the tax... View More
I was recently sent mail from my county's tax administration in North Carolina which had the names from my neighbor's that lived across the street. I never gave them permission to use my mailing address.
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
Yes, it is generally illegal for someone to use another person's mailing address to receive mail from the tax administration or other entities without their consent. A few key points on this issue:
- Federal law prohibits falsely representing one's identity or address in matters... View More
Can a county tax office go back and backdate taxes 3 years later? There was a senior citizens exemption on the account, she passed at the end of 2020. they were informed. They wait until 2023 to go back and remove the exemption causing taxes to double.
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
In North Carolina, county tax offices have the authority to reassess property tax exemptions and make adjustments, even retroactively, if they determine that the conditions for the exemption no longer apply. In the case you described, where a senior citizen's exemption was in place and the... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
Dismissals with leave put this case in a sort of purgatory where they are still alive but will not be put on the docket. Most likely these cases will prevent your friend from getting a valid license but will not have much other consequence as the cases should not have any active warrants for arrest... View More
So my husband bought me a car back in the summer of 2022, my FIL was the one doing all the technical stuff because it was my first car and I didn't know a thing, it's a salvage title so back in TX (where we bought it) he was doing everything to fix it so we could get the title fixed but... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
This is a tricky situation since the title was never properly transferred to your name. Here are a few options to explore:
1) Contact your state DMV and apply for a lost title or bonded title replacement. You'll have to show proof of ownership/purchase and payment. They may issue a... View More
The clerk of court signed the Entry of Default in a civil case as the first step. Now I to get a hearing in front of the judgement to ask for the second step , which is default Judgement.
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
To file a motion for default judgment in a civil case in North Carolina, you need to follow specific procedures. After the clerk of court signs the Entry of Default, indicating that the defendant has failed to respond within the specified timeframe, you can proceed to the next step. Typically, you... View More
My nephew was discharged from the airforce under an ELS due to fraudulent enlistment because of mental health issues from middle school and ADHD that was never disclosed to his parents, he has graduated high school with and went to BMT at 17 years old and completed it with honors and was even... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2024
In cases of an Entry-Level Separation (ELS) from the military due to issues like fraudulent enlistment, re-enlisting can be challenging but not always impossible. Your nephew's first step should be to obtain a copy of his discharge paperwork, specifically the DD-214 form, which will detail the... View More
I am 36 years old. My mom passed away many years ago and so did my only brother. Everything of course was then only my stepdads. My stepdad has been my father since I was 5 years old. I consider him my father of course. We’ve always had a great relationship but recently he has been ill and... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2024
If he never adopted you, you don't inherit from him in the absence of a will. Intestacy statutes will apply and the property will either go to his children (if he has any legal children) or his sibling(s). His living sister's daughter won't have a claim (rather the sister herself... View More
I am 36 years old. My mom passed away many years ago and so did my only brother. Everything of course was then only my stepdads. My stepdad has been my father since I was 5 years old. I consider him my father of course. We’ve always had a great relationship but recently he has been ill and... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
Your stepdad is mistaken and you are right to be concerned. You are NOT in the line of succession. To inherit from your stepdad he would need to name you as the death beneficiary on his financial accounts (an excellent method) AND sign a will that leaves everything to you (for items that do not... View More
What can I do about this also this person worked with task force in the county I live in walking into peoples homes stating she was me then the task force went in their home and arresting them! THE SAME GROUP RESPONSIBLE CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS INTO THE RESIDENCE DESTROYING AND STEALING CANT CATCH THEM... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you suspect that someone fraudulently ordered a Social Security card in your name in 1996 and opened a bank account using the same spelling, it's crucial to take immediate action to address this identity theft. Start by contacting your local law enforcement agency to report the identity... View More
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