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Since I would be 1099 how do I set up an LLC and who or what agency do I use? I know in Florida you can do it online. I’m assuming I would also be able to write off things such as internet, cell phone and any office supplies as part of the LLC
answered on Oct 18, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You mention that you recently moved to Puerto Rico. One of the requirements for incorporating is the need for a Resident Agent of the corporation and an Incorporator, thus it must be a legal resident of Puerto Rico. (Living in Puerto Rico for more than 6... View More 
How can we get permission to test him to see if he is my moms dad? He has early Alzheimers but he still recall many things.
answered on Oct 15, 2020
To the Justia moderator, this is a question about Parents not Patents so the Patents topic should be dropped.
answered on Oct 15, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. No they do not. Our legal system is based on civil law not common law.
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answered on Oct 15, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Under the New Civil code that takes effect this Noviember, Inheritors do not respond for the debts of the Estate beyond the value of thier share in the Estate.
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answered on Oct 5, 2020
Greetings:
Did you have a prenuptial agreement when you married? Did he agreed to this when it happened? If so. is it documented? I what jurisdiction is the property situated? All of these questions can help into solving this controversy. Even so, he might try to go after this property. If... View More
My mother paid for the house so that I could pass it down from generation to generation my husband has never had a job and his name is not on the deed. He knew this when we bought the house he was in the meeting and did not object to having his name not put on the deed. Once again hes never paid a... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2020
Greetings:
Did you have a prenuptial agreement when you married? Did he agreed to this when it happened? If so. is it documented? I what jurisdiction is the property situated? All of these questions can help into solving this controversy. Even so, he might try to go after this property. If... View More
I have siblings, are they entitled to our mother’s portion?
answered on Oct 5, 2020
Yes, your siblings are entitled to the mother´s portion. If you have paid the taxes, then you can arrange with them for a credit on your behalf. It is important that inheritances be transferred and finished promptly to avoid the possibility of extra taxes or problems related to the passing of time.
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. There is no specified age in law. The general standard is that at age 10 the Child has an opinión but the Court is not obligated. The key factor is the best resource for the child regardless of the age.
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Him. She want to make sure she can before she contact him.
answered on Sep 27, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Yes she can file for eviction.
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I'm an American and staying in Puerto Rico right now. I'm 18 and I signed a contract here while in puerto rico. Is it legally binding? I was born in America and I do not have a Puerto Rican citenzship.
answered on Sep 21, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. We are all American citizens since anyone born in Puerto Rico is an American citizen.
In Puerto Rico, a person is considered as being under the age of adulthood until the age of twenty-one. Under age twenty-one you are a minor and thus donot have the... View More
Do I need to file a court authorization request?
answered on Sep 1, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. In Puerto Rico she is still an underaged minor for many legal situations, custody being one of them. The best scenario is for all three to talj it over and then decide. The daughter can petitión the Court for emancipation or intervention on certain family... View More
My grandmother estate was finally completed and told that Judge put my portion of the inheritance Into court system till I collect. I live in the states and it’s a pandemic so I can’t fly to P.R. to collect inheritance and I do not have money for a lawyer plus I don’t even know how I would... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2020
You need to hire an attorney, particularly since you don’t know the intricacies of our court system and you are from out of state. Besides, if you will be getting some moneys then it will be wise to
use a portion of it to pay for legal services. After all, it’s not that straightforward... View More
Born in New York. At age 7 adopted in Puerto Rico. How to obtain Puerto Rican birth certificate with adoptive parent info?
answered on Sep 1, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Since you we're bien in New York City you do not qualify for a birth certificate in Puerto Rico. You will need to get a name change in New York State Courts using the adoption decrece issued un Puerto Rico.
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The home isn't purchased yet. Sellers will only sell to her not me. I'm going to give her the money for a cash deal. How could I get a contract with her to protect myself and how do I transfer in my name after the purchase and what's involved
answered on Sep 1, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. The best and safest way to complete your goal is by making a Power of Attorney in her favor to represent you in the purchase.
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I'm currently living under to much stress and pressure. With parents that don't try to understand how I feel or change. They can be very toxic and it affects me mentally. Can I leave without consent and stay with friends?
answered on Aug 27, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Un Puerto Rico the law states that a person is an under aged minor until the age of twenty-one. Thus being an under aged minor, they are under the custody of an adult. Thus you cannot leave without authorization from your parents or your custodial adult.... View More
In Puerto Rico, the law entitles the spouse to receive as much as the children, the same amount, of an inheritance. Does the money in a bank or invested in the USA count for the inheritance or only the money in Banks in Puerto Rico? I don’t want to do anything illegal. Thank you for your response.
answered on Aug 27, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. The best way to avoid doing anything illegal is to create a Testament and specify what each inheritor shall get.
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When a puertorican or legal resident in Puerto Rico dies in Puerto Rico, are all US territories, banks in the US, notified or only Puerto Rico and banks in Puerto Rico?
If only banks in Puerto Rico are notified, does that mean my son can use my debit card from an account in a US bank and... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. The death of the holder is usually informed to the banks by third parties. There is no system of notificatión in Puerto Rico. Your son will be able to use your card as long as the Bank has not found out of the death. Your best bet is to make a Testament and... View More
It is currently at $6,000.00 and they have not made a payment in nearly 7 months.
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. This depends on the subject of the contact and it's contents. If it is a personal debts such as rental agreements, loans, etc. has a time bar of 15 years. To find other Statutes of limitaciones please refer to the following link,... View More
In Puerto Rico my grandmother passed and her 4 children inherited her home. The paperwork and the home were completed and now they are the sole owners. One of the 4 died, now there are 3. The one that passed had a daughter but she passed away as well, but she has a son that is alive.
Does... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2020
Yes, the grandson becomes the 4th owner but that is not automatic since the inheritance transfer would first need to be done for the co-owner that died and also for the daughter as well; two separate probate cases.
My fiance purchased land in puerto rico a year ago and doesn't want it anymore. I will be taking over the payments how do we go about transferring my name as the owner? Are there fees etc?
answered on Aug 19, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. The first thing that needs to be done is to qualify you for the transfer of the mortgage account. If the holder of the note accepts the transfer and/or the substitution of the debtor then a new Deed will need to be executed in your name and then submitted to... View More
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