My dad passed away in 2015 he has a house in PR that me and my mother have been taking care of. We are trying to switch the title over to our name but taxes still need to be paid. Do we have to pay the entire amount before we can switch names?
answered on Mar 13, 2024
In most cases, you can transfer the ownership of a property even if there are outstanding property taxes. However, the unpaid taxes will typically remain attached to the property, meaning that the new owners (you and your mother) will become responsible for paying the taxes once the title is... View More
Acquiring a vehicle in Pennsylvania as a caregiver for my disabled 94-year-old parent while maintaining residency in South Carolina presents challenges. I currently use my mother's leased vehicle, which my siblings are interested in transferring ownership of to me. I hold a valid South... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
Navigating the process of acquiring a vehicle in Pennsylvania while maintaining your residency in South Carolina can be complex. Here are some steps you can take to address your situation:
1. Vehicle registration: You may be able to register the vehicle in Pennsylvania using your... View More
Can you tell just by looking at the docket sheet? My problem is that there’s incident that is being alleged from 2020 was not filed until 2021 and we are in the year 2024 and I have not asked for one continuance. With that being said, I tried my best to leave a paper trail and asked my public... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like there are serious concerns about the numerous continuances in your case and the delays in bringing it to trial. To determine who requested each continuance, you'll need to closely examine the court records. Here's what I... View More
a fellow named xx did it in texas a while back and didn’t face any legal consequences because it was considered as art
answered on Mar 11, 2024
The legality of hanging inspirational signs in public spaces, like stop signs, depends on various factors such as local laws, the content of the signs, and the manner in which they are displayed. While the case you mentioned involving Brian Deneke in Texas may have been considered art, it's... View More
Can she appoint my friend guardianship of me while living in Portugal?
answered on Mar 11, 2024
As a US citizen living in Portugal on a D8 visa, your legal status and guardianship arrangements are subject to both US and Portuguese laws. In general, guardianship is appointed by a court when an individual is deemed incapable of making decisions for themselves, usually due to age (being a... View More
We went to court last week. While in court the father told the judge he will put our daughter on his insurance to help with therapy costs. The Orders states "father offers to add child to insurance to help with out of picket therapy costs". Now he's saying he's not required to... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2024
This is not an easy question. Pennsylvania judges all too often shoot from the hip, and they can either contempt a parent or not based on what is written or what is not written in a court order.
Here, the order appears to provide that "dad offers" which is not an order at all. The... View More
We went to court last week. While in court the father told the judge he will put our daughter on his insurance to help with therapy costs. The Orders states "father offers to add child to insurance to help with out of picket therapy costs". Now he's saying he's not required to... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
From the way the Order is written, it does not appear to bind Father into placing the child on his medical insurance. It merely states that Father "offered" to place the child on his insurance, not that the Court mandates him to do so. However, there may be a creative legal argument that... View More
This small church treasurer had no experience with taxes. She was handed the position because none of the elders or decons wanted it. No 941s were files since 2015, 4th quarter. She has since left the church. The back taxes have been paid by the church. The penalties & interest are over... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
In situations involving the mishandling of employment taxes by a church or any organization, the responsibility generally falls on the entity itself, including its board or governing body, rather than on an individual member or officer such as the treasurer. However, the specific legal and... View More
Middle Management is asking financial representatives to go door to door to local businesses without prior permission from the owners of these businesses to solicit financial services to their employees while the employees are working at their jobs. I guess Management's thinking is our perfect... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
It's understandable that you're concerned about the legality and ethics of soliciting employees at local businesses without prior permission. Generally, the practice of going door-to-door to businesses to offer services directly to employees during work hours raises several legal and... View More
This has impacted my ability to receive care. Although I asked for it to be removed, it keeps being re-entered, with additional false information added. I have had to go to a doctor outside the hospital network and have had to pay out of pocket for care. It has been five years and I am still seeing... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
In situations where incorrect medical information in your records has adversely affected your access to care and caused financial and emotional distress, you may have grounds for legal action. The persistence of false information, despite requests for correction, and the resulting negative impact... View More
A civil courts clerk made a repeated typing error with my address for serving me a summons for a civil judgement. As a result, I never received summons and a no show default civil judgement for $15,000 was entered against me. I find this out, 6 years later, when the defendant’s attorney had the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Discovering a default judgment against you due to a clerical error in addressing can be both shocking and frustrating. The situation you're facing is serious, but there are steps you can take to address the judgment and its consequences. First, it's important to gather all relevant... View More
I live in pa and was fired for sexual harassment. I was never charged with a crime but I need to get child abuse clearances will my firing show ony check
answered on Mar 6, 2024
In Pennsylvania, child abuse clearances are designed to reveal any history of child abuse allegations or convictions. These clearances focus specifically on your interactions with children and whether you have a history that could potentially put children at risk. They typically do not include... View More
I am married, can I leave 100% of everything I own for my kids, or any family members, including house and retirement, in case of divorce or death? Thank you for your help.
answered on Mar 6, 2024
You can do a will that leaves everything to your children, however, if you do not leave anything to your spouse, your Spouse can elect to take against the will and depending on what state you are in will determine what your spouse is entitled to receive. As for retirement accounts, they generally... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2024
Retirement accounts are marital to the extent that the benefits accumulated during the marriage. Anything prior and anything subsequent are not marital, however, you will need to prove what you had when you got married to have that portion excluded. Like all marital assets, you can expect that... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
The right to a speedy trial is a right afforded to the Defendant in a criminal trial. This right comes from bot the United States Constitution and the Pennsylvania Constitution. The victim is not a party to a criminal case, he or she is a witness. It is up to the Commonwealth - through the... View More
I have to sell my father‘s house due to the amount of debt he accumulated over the years. She hasn’t been keeping up with the mortgage payment, which is now three months behind. Can I sell my father‘s house while behind on payments? Do I need to give my father’s girlfriend, an eviction... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
Who is on the deed to the residence? Look at the most recent deed of record, the chain of title. Life estates? You can have a title search done for both ownership and all liens, and you should do that, as the personal rep of the Estate. If the Estate has a lawyer, that probate lawyer will know... View More
I went in person to deposit a check to ask the bank rep how long it'd take to clear to know if the money was good (new client) and was informed once the money showed up in my account that I'd know the check was legit. Bank rep failed to mention that the bank is legally required to deposit... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
Banks typically have a duty to provide accurate and complete information to their customers, especially regarding financial matters. However, liability for financial losses due to incomplete advice or professional negligence can vary depending on the specific circumstances. While the bank... View More
I am an independent musician who has been in dispute with a social media platform. If I feel I was discriminate against for several reasons and can prove it, and would like to take legal action. Do I contact a civil rights attorney, or a music attorney? Thanks in advance.
answered on Mar 2, 2024
Based on the details provided, you have a few options in terms of legal representation:
- Civil rights attorney - If you feel you were discriminated against by the social media platform based on your protected class status (race, religion, gender, etc.), then consulting a civil rights... View More
I am an independent musician who has been in dispute with a social media platform. If I feel I was discriminate against for several reasons and can prove it, and would like to take legal action. Do I contact a civil rights attorney, or a music attorney? Thanks in advance.
answered on Mar 15, 2024
A civil rights attorney is a usual starting point for matters in involving discrimination. It isn't fully clear by what you mean by music attorney - music contract terms dispute, music intellectual property rights, royalties? Maybe with additional details, an attorney could better determine... View More
I was accused for shop lifted at a department store, the security took me in their security room, took all items back to the store, and the cops was called.
i submitted 3 receipts, they only gave me 2 back, the cops did not see the items in my cart nor do they did a count, I was on... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
Based on the details provided, it sounds like you would primarily want to consult a civil rights attorney rather than a criminal defense attorney. Here's why:
- This no longer involves any active criminal charges against you. The shoplifting incident resulted in probation and a ban... View More
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