Does the companies auto insurance company have to make a payout if a claim is filled? Is there a standard amount or can they offer whatever they want?
answered on Feb 15, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for this loss. This would need to be discussed with North Carolina attorneys in greater detail. It could depend on the capacity of the victim, whether employee or pedestrian or other, the... View More 
My mother recently passed away. We transferred her home and car into my name a few months before her death, but the mortgage is still in her name which I have been paying. She did not have any estate. Am I responsible for paying her Medical bills prior to her passing and can they take the house... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Without seeing the actual bills and the deed transferring the property to you, I can't give you an answer. I suggest taking all the paperwork to a local attorney and having them give you specific advice.
The mortgage company will likely require you to get a new mortgage or, if you are... View More
I want to start dropshipping cheap manufactured homes from chinese websites but I wonder if I need a liscense, LLC, ect to legally operate the buisness. Any insight?
answered on Feb 12, 2024
You can likely do this as a private individual. However, I would highly recommend forming an LLC to give you some legal cover. You should also have an attorney draft a contract that makes it very clear you are disclaiming as many warranties as possible regarding the condition of the homes. There... View More
I have been married to their father (who is a narcissist) for almost 20 years. The kids are high school age. The marriage is abusive- emotionally and sexually and has been for a very long time. I am ready to leave. However, a relative of his owns our home. It is his one day inheritance. We do not... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In North Carolina, you can move out of the family home with your children, especially in situations involving abuse. However, it's important to proceed carefully to avoid potential legal complications, particularly concerning custody. Without an existing court order, both parents typically... View More
Especially when the technician was taking photos and videos of our belongings? The homeowner now wants us evicted and gone by the 29th and we were never given a chance to remedy the issue or a written notice of the eviction.
answered on Feb 12, 2024
It depends on the circumstances of the needed repairs and your specific lease agreement, but most lease agreements do have provisions detailing inspections/repairs.
NC does not require notice by statute, and in emergency situations, the landlord is all but certainly allowed entry without... View More
Especially when the technician was taking photos and videos of our belongings? The homeowner now wants us evicted and gone by the 29th and we were never given a chance to remedy the issue or a written notice of the eviction.
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In North Carolina, a property management company is generally required to provide tenants with notice before sending a repair technician to the property, especially when it involves entering the living spaces and taking photos or videos of personal belongings. This requirement is meant to respect... View More
For example, Washington state limits the amount able to be recouped to 8 weeks prior to the date of notifying the employee. That 8 weeks overpayment can then be recouped anytime in a period of up to 6 years, but still only for 8 weeks of overpayment prior to the date of notifying the employee of... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In North Carolina, unlike some states like Washington that have specific statutes limiting the timeframe for reclaiming overpaid wages, there isn't a clear-cut law specifying the exact period an employer can go back to reclaim overpaid wages from an employee. Generally, the principle of unjust... View More
I gave my married daughter a rental property that I owned for 45years…will the IRS accept a real estate market analysis as the value on a 709 form? Can the tax value be used?
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
When determining the value of a property you gave to your daughter for reporting on a 709 tax form, it's important to follow IRS guidelines accurately. While a real estate market analysis can be a helpful reference, it might not be sufficient on its own.
The IRS typically requires a... View More
I would like to keep my property in my family. If my daughter dies and the property goes to her husband he could leave it to his family in Australia.
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
There are several options. You could make a life estate/remainder deed to your daughter for life, then to someone else at her death. Deeds take effect now with no probate involvement. Contact a competent NC attorney to search the title and execute a transfer to suit you.
I just want to know how many does after I miss rent bond do the landlord have to file writ of possession I was told if they don’t file the next day after I missed it then they have to wait till the whole case is over
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In North Carolina, after a tenant misses a rent payment, the landlord must first serve a demand for rent (if required by the lease) and then can file for eviction if the rent remains unpaid. The specific timeline for when a landlord can file for a writ of possession, which is the court order... View More
I hired an attorney to negotiate two judgments. I paid and signed the contract on 6/6/2023. The lawyer did not contact the first debtor until August 2023. The second debtor was not contacted until November 2023. The attorney always had an excuse as to why they hadn't been working on it. For... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2024
There is no set time. Basically, it would be a “reasonable time”. Reasonable depends on the circumstances. Additionally, there may have been work done prior to contacting the debtors.
My experience in collecting debts, is that it is often a slow process. It can, of course, take years,... View More
If 2 people live in the same house and are both equal owners of the house, can one of them cut off sections of the house so the other cant access that part of the house?
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In North Carolina, if two individuals co-own a house as equal owners, typically neither party has the unilateral right to restrict access to specific sections of the property without the consent of the other owner. Co-ownership typically entails both parties sharing equal rights to access and use... View More
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
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
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