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I've stumbled upon a case where my Grandmother was left her father's "Entire Estate." However, due to the court's findings, they denied her her right to any inheritance due to her being an "illegitimate child" born out of wedlock. Is it possible that she was... View More 
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answered on Dec 4, 2024
Those of us born out of wedlock can inherit pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1-8, a Rhode Island law that was first enacted in 1905. That 1905 law was probably enacted prior to the time of your great-grandfather's death, and would have prevented a finding that your grandmother could not... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
There is a Guide and File portal on the Family Court section of the Rhode Island Judiciary's website. If you are trying to represent yourself then you can try to commence a case using the Guide and File and follow its instructions. Hiring a lawyer would be a good idea though.
Uncle dies, never married, no children, had 4 sisters with children. One sibling, my mother, is the only living next of kin (91yrs) but the 3 sisters, that are deceased, have some living children- being my uncle's nieces and nephews. His lawyer is going to divide his estate by the 4... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Unfortunately no, it would not all go to the living sibling. The division of the estate between the living sibling and the descendants of the three deceased siblings is the correct distribution under Rhode Island law. As for the amount of money in the estate and how much is left, you can find out... View More
Im drawing up a life estate deed and want to name biological son, step-son and there mother whom I was never married to. I want my son and his mom to live in the home’ for life’. My step-son owns his own home but don’t want to leave him out..Will that be an investment property to my step-son... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Your intentions are unclear. Do you want to grant a life estate to your son and his mother for their joint lives, remainder to you? (So you move out while they are alive and then move back in when they die.) Or do you want to convey the property to them, reserving a life estate to yourself? (You... View More
Auto loan is from 2007/2008 Pawtucket credit union. I live in Rhode Island. Also might have another judgment from a car accident when I had no insurance of my own & was technically at fault. Need to know if both of these will come off with bankruptcy or if I will still be obligated to pay them
answered on Sep 2, 2024
Validly perfected liens on a debtor's property generally withstand any bankruptcy relief. Note that auto liens are afforded some special rights. The attempted garnishment, however, is a separate matter, and most probably stayed by a bankruptcy filing.
Personal injuries to another... View More
This was 4 to 5 years ago at least I believe and a hospital visit.
answered on Aug 14, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, that timeline goes back a while. It would be best for RI attorneys could advise on your state's statutes of limitations. You could reach out to local... View More
child, 16, wanted to move in with her mother and even though I was against it she went anyways. She is refusing to listen to me, she wouldnt go to school so I enrolled her in a on-line high school diploma so she could at least graduate but shes not doing the work. I recently took her to a... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
If there is another relative or trusted person who can serve as your granddaughter's guardian, then you and that person can petition the probate court to appoint that person as guardian and remove you as guardian. If there is not another relative or trusted person that can serve as guardian,... View More
Can her home be sold now or after she dies?
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Most likely she is at a nursing home with the intention to return home if she is able. She can agree to sell her home if she wants to do that. If she does not want to sell it then it will remain hers for life. Although she is not living there right now, that does not forfeit her life estate.
So I found one on market place for 1,150 dollars. Seller described mower to be like.New I tryed it seemed ok but he told you have to run at full throttle, then bring it right down to slow to shut it off. He even came over when I stoped and put to slow write away. I really didn’t think anything of... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you brought the mower "as is," it could present difficulties. But you mention some issues and suspicions, that if you could prove to be true, could be helpful to you. Reach out to local attorneys -... View More
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
Yes. You can be sued and if the court finds that you owe the money then the court can enter judgment against you to pay the money. The court can also order interest, Attorneys fees and court costs to be paid by you, if the court find that is warranted. But, if your income is all from public... View More
As part of the divorce, my ex-wife declared that our daughter couldn't stay overnight with me when there is an adult female there.
The divorce was long and drawn out over many years and I reluctantly agreed. This is now part of our divorce agreement.
I have been dating the... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2024
The challenge you face is that you agreed to what the agreement says and it is still enforceable against you. But the opportunity here is: what exactly does it say? Look at the wording. And, if the wording is really as disadvantageous as you say it is, then next: the agreement can always be... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key points:
1. The role of a fiduciary: When a court appoints a lawyer as a fiduciary (such as an executor, administrator, or guardian), they are given specific legal responsibilities and powers.
2. Court appointment:... View More
how does a lawyer sue a delivery company for lost package
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answered on May 2, 2024
A lawyer can sue a delivery company for a lost package on behalf of their client by following these general steps:
1. Gather evidence: The lawyer will collect all relevant documentation, such as the shipping contract, tracking information, proof of value, and any correspondence with the... View More
One month after signing a lease I recorded a video with sound of my landlady in a rooming house in Warwick Rhode Island. She told me that she was writing new rules as an addendum to the lease and then I was excluded from parts of the house that were in the lease.
during that confrontation... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
It sounds like you're in a very challenging situation, and I understand wanting to explore all options. Whether you can use the recording in a court case depends on a few factors:
- Rhode Island's Consent Laws: Rhode Island is a "one-party consent" state. This means you... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
One of the purposes of probate is to make sure there is clear title to assets, so if there is no trust or other means of non probate transfer of these assets then yes, they need to be probated. But, concerning the houses, check the deeds to see if they were owned with any other person or placed in... View More
Potential build-out, then backs out and you give them written notice to vacate unit 2 but they don’t… can you change the locks and begin proceedings to rent unit 2 ? Tenant has been notified this would happen.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In your situation as a commercial landlord, handling a tenant who has backed out of a potential build-out for unit 2 after paying a storage fee can be challenging. If you have already given written notice to the tenant to vacate and they have failed to comply, your next steps need to be carefully... View More
We are a small group of residents who want to promote discussion of important topics in our town. As such, we would like to start a video series at our local library. The library told us we needed to get copyright permission. After doing some research, I discovered the "fair use"... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
Hi Matt,
The fair use doctrine in US copyright law does allow for limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Whether a particular use qualifies as fair use depends on four main... View More
It was from a company called zaca I had a loan for 900
answered on Mar 14, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you're being sued, that generally involves receiving legal papers such as a summons and complaint. If you're the subject of a collection action, that could involve being notified by phone. You'd... View More
In accordance with Rhode Island law, could the creation of an art installation on featuring letter-sized, brightly-colored signage promoting positivity, kindness, and safe driving behaviors on highway light posts near areas affected by infrastructure failures and construction zones be subject to... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In Rhode Island, as in many places, placing signs or installations in public spaces, especially near highways and construction zones, generally requires adherence to specific regulations and obtaining permission from the relevant authorities. This is due to safety considerations, as well as... View More
Hypothetically if you were to have commited a misdemeanor and left the state instead of going to court about 9 years ago, how would you go about contacting your lawyer to finally address it
answered on Feb 4, 2024
I doubt your public defender will still be assigned to this case. You could contact the public defender’s office and explain the situation. Or you could contact a private lawyer. There may be a warrant out for you. But it should not be difficult, if it’s a misdemeanor and you have had no... View More
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