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Substantial estate passed by intestate succession after named beneficiary in a will could not be located. Named beneficiary located 10-years later. Do they have rights to claim?
answered on Jul 25, 2019
Probably not--unless there is clear evidence of some kind of fraudulent behavior on the part of other heirs.
It is 12 years later, he threatened me into selling my own house to get the equity, he broke into my house and yelled at me to sell it. He has alienated my three children from me, I sold the house, he didn't like the amount I was getting, he filed a restraining order against the sale. I... View More 
answered on Jul 24, 2019
I doubt any attorney would take this case on a contingency fee basis.
Also what is the likelihood of recovering money should you get a judgment?
Those are my observations
Is there anything that can be done? This is the second time he’s done this.
answered on Jul 22, 2019
Contact your lawyer and have them file the appropriate motion to get this in front of a judge to hold him in contempt of the court's order.
My ex lied to my landlord and told them that I gave him the deposit to move it to his next lease starting August 1st. Since I paid the original deposit and he is starting a new lease, shouldn’t I be the one that receives it back?
answered on Jul 22, 2019
If your ex is lying to your landlord, there is a good chance they may also be lying to you. If you have the same landlord and you are now trying to convince them to return your deposit, this may have to be resolved in court if the landlord refuses to return your deposit. I suspect there are... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2019
The time to enter the final Judgment begins three months and one day after a hearing in a case where the grounds are irreconcilable differences that have led to the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. The effective date is the date on which the judge signs it. At that point the parties are... View More
He was naturalized by his father and his mother was from england he has lived here for approx 30 years. Felony jail for 14 years now to be deported immediatley. If we marry can he stay or do i have to move away with him
answered on Jul 9, 2019
There is no guarantee of that; it depends on the felony. He needs to speak with an immigration attorney.
The Buyer offered us full price and after inspection requested four things to be addressed (taken care of) we in return offered them to fix two of the four requests plus 2,000.00 off original price. They accepted the offer on the deadline date of July 2. Then on July 6th, we were told they were... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2019
The answer to your question should be set forth in the written documents; where is your real estate agent?
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Domestic felony assault is punishable by up to 20 years if there is serious bodily injury. For assault that doesn’t qualify for serious bodily injury, the penalty is up to six years. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor, typically punishable by no more than one year in jail. There are many... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
It depends on how the trust is drafted but generally it is either the trust that pays and the Trustee is responsible for making the payment from trust funds or the Grantor (sometimes called the Settlor, this is the person/s that initially put the assets into the trust) for a Grantor retained trust.... View More
My dad agreed to the $26,000 someone offered him, inspection came back with deficiencies and my dad was told he needed to deduct $800. My dad doesn't want to sell now based on the $800 deduction, but the real estate agent told him he has to sell it or he will get sued. Is this true? My dad... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2019
If the agreement was for $26,000 your father should receive the full $26,000 if he does not want to make any concessions. Generally the agreement with have a time period for the due diligence - inspections, etc. during that time if an issue is discovered, the buyer can chose to waive the deficiency... View More
Husband dying of cancer. West Warwick town hall says I have no worries about the property. Please advise.
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answered on Jun 2, 2019
Hello,
I’m sorry that you are going through this difficult time with your husband.
I just need to know if your husband has any children and if any of his parents are alive.
This will determine what you receive. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bilodeau
The man recorded through secret video me and his conversation about another employee failing to perform his duties in which i used profane language and then sent it to my boss unprompted simply to hurt my chances of raise or promotion.
answered on Jun 1, 2019
Rhode Island is a one party consent state. That means if one party consents to a recording, it’s legal. So the person who recorded you has not violated your rights. There may be some other behavior on his/her part that may give rise to a claim, but more information is needed.
You have... View More
When I let my dog out at night 10:30-midnight and he barks my neighbors complain (two of them - who have "ganged" up on me). (One neighbor says he wakes up her son and he can't go back to sleep.) My dog may only bark for a few seconds before I bring him in. (I stand in the doorway to... View More
answered on May 22, 2019
If upon affirmation in writing, signed by a resident of this town, and after investigation by the animal control officer or a police officer, that officer has cause to believe that an animal, whether licensed or not, is a habitual nuisance by reason of trespassing, howling, barking or making other... View More
answered on May 22, 2019
Check your local municipal code for your specific town. The ordinance are generally available online.
answered on May 22, 2019
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Custodial loses placement after non-custodial makes false allegations which are proven unfounded by dcyf custodial fights case for a year judge does not listen to evidence judge does not allow for a hearing judge continues case constantly for over a year information has come forward that plaintiff... View More
answered on May 22, 2019
Talk to your attorney if you are want to take an appeal from the judge's decision. If your attorney is not willing to represent you for the appeal, consult with another attorney soonest. There is a limited time to file an appeal.
I don't think it is, but I'm looking for other opinions.
Per USPTO, Generic words cannot qualify as “marks” in the legal sense and are never registrable or enforceable against third parties. Because generic words are the common, everyday name for goods and services and... View More
answered on May 14, 2019
Speak with a trademark attorney. They will explain the impact of the disclaimer to the plain words, the limitation, of the category of trade for which one might register, and other options you may consider to give you more than "thin protection" . They will also explain the... View More
Truancy
answered on May 14, 2019
They are more likely to prohibit you from using it. Speak with your court attorney to have them press your best arguments against such an order.
I was cited for driving on a suspended license - 2nd offense after another driver side swiped me. I wasn’t aware my license was suspended, the accident occurred in June 2018 and RI says they suspended it back in April 2016 stemming from a FTA for a traffic ticket. I understand the suspension but... View More
answered on May 14, 2019
Hire an attorney to muster your best defense and force the prosecution to produce their evidence.
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