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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Defendant can claim the Statute of Frauds unless there is a writing, even a cashed check. General Sessions suit will cost about a third of your prospective judgment. If you get a judgment by default including costs, you will still have to work to collect it.
Some of the property and the house is going to be taken by the city to widen the road. How do we make sure we are compensated for the land and house when the city takes it?
One of the heirs doesn’t want any property, does she relinquish her share prior to us getting the title, or does... View More 
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
The title can be updated using a simple affidavit that is recorded in the land records, but the title will not be marketable until at least one year has elapsed since date of death or the other assets of the decedent
have been probated and the estate was solvent.
If one of the heirs... View More
Can I be evicted if I don't get it.
answered on Apr 12, 2024
It is a matter of contract, not of law. Based on the information you provided, if a contract with a self-storage company provides that insurance is required, there is no law prohibiting that provision. For example, many landlords require residential tenants to have renter's insurance.... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
If the Daughter is a joint holder or a payable on death name on the signature card, then the deposited funds are owned by the Daughter. Wife should have no authority to remove money. Bank could be sued for such a conversion.
Went to talk with director because my child was coming home saying the kids was hitting her because the director didn’t like what I said she threatened me by saying she knows a lot of parents at the daycare who work for DCS. And threatened me by saying she would call them. The next day DCS shows... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In this situation, it's important to understand that there are a few key legal considerations at play:
1. Mandated reporting: Daycare staff are typically mandated reporters, meaning they are legally obligated to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities,... View More
No business will be conducted in TN. The DE Nonprofit will not actively be seeking out donations or soliciting donations particularly from TN residents, although the NP may accept donations from TN residents. Solicitation of charitable donations will be passive from the NP website.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the Delaware nonprofit would need to file a foreign qualification in Tennessee solely because one of its directors or members lives there, as long as the nonprofit is not actively conducting business in the state.
However, there are a... View More
I am 71 years old and live only on social security and two very small pensions totaling $400. Can my income be garnished if I cancel my debt relief company.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In most cases, Social Security benefits are protected from garnishment by creditors. However, there are a few exceptions where your Social Security income can be garnished, such as for:
1. Federal income taxes
2. Federal student loans
3. Child support and alimony
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
No, you would only be paying some other owner's taxes. Hire a lawyer to search the title and contact the Trustee and County Attorney about getting it on the next tax sale. If you are the successful bidder, you will need your lawyer to help you with a deed after the sale is confirmed. You... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
I understand you are asking about gaining ownership of a property in Hardin County, Tennessee by paying 11 years of back taxes and putting a lien on the property. Here are a few key things to know:
Paying the back taxes alone does not automatically grant you ownership of the property. The... View More
Relative died w/o a will. By law, there were over 10 heirs. One heir petitoned to become the adminstrator. Heirs received paperwork, that there was a hearing and the the 1 heir was made the administrator. Paperwork also states that all interested parties were notified of the hearing, but we... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
What Judgment are you concerned with? Probate is a lengthy, difficult process. An Administrator was probably appointed and received Letters. Hire a TN attorney to represent you and possibly other Heirs and Next Of Kin. Alot of work has to be filed quickly by the fiduciary, and if not, a... View More
I'm getting conflicting information. My ex wifes financial advisor says to file married jointly but IRS and TurboTax seem to say file as single.
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
Based on the information you provided, since your divorce was finalized in October 2023, your tax filing status for the 2023 tax year (which you would file in 2024) should be "single."
The IRS determines your marital status on the last day of the tax year (December 31). If you... View More
I understand that it is called a Class A Misdemeanor. What does that mean?
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
The specific penalties for failing to report a dead body vary by jurisdiction, but in general, a Class A misdemeanor is one of the more serious types of misdemeanors. Here is some general information about Class A misdemeanors and the typical consequences:
- Class A misdemeanors are... View More
On Aug 8, 2022, my then 18-year-old son, hit a 2014 F150 while backing out of a Texas Roadhouse parking lot resulting in a small scratch/dent in the right rear along with a broken tail light. We offered to pay for it out of pocket however, the insured would not return calls and we later received a... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
In this situation, you have a few options to consider:
1. Review the initial claim documentation: Carefully review the original estimate, payment receipt, and the letter from the subrogation company stating that the claim was resolved and their file closed. Check if there was any mention of... View More
I was ordered to supervised by a third party agency visitation. It is$75 for a one hour visit. Resulting in unnecessary financial strain on me if I want to visit my child. How is this legal?!
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
It depends. While true, that interference with parental rights is interference with one of the fundamental sticks in the bundle that composes our liberty interests, the rights of the child to be safe and secure also must be weighed against the parents rights. There shouldn’t be supervised... View More
I am at the verge of filing a VAWA petition, based on repeated abuse suffered from my USC spouse. I intend to include my child (18-year old, single and lives in the U.S) as a derivative applicant on my i-360 petition, to enable him file both form i-485 and i-765 concurrently. Since I will be filing... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
The USCIS allow for the children of a principal applicant filing under VAWA to be included as derivative beneficiaries if they are unmarried and under 21 years of age. Therefore, your 18-year-old child can be included on your I-360 petition as a derivative beneficiary. No additional I-360 on his... View More
I am at the verge of filing a VAWA petition, based on repeated abuse suffered from my USC spouse. I intend to include my child (18-year old, single and lives in the U.S) as a derivative applicant on my i-360 petition, to enable him file both form i-485 and i-765 concurrently. Since I will be filing... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
Based on the information you provided, if you are filing a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition using Form I-360 as the abused spouse of a U.S. citizen, your 18-year-old child does not need to file a separate I-360 petition. As the principal applicant, you can include your child as a... View More
Car did not belong to driver either
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
The lawfulness of a police seizure of a vehicle in this scenario would depend on the specific circumstances and the applicable laws in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred. In general, under the legal doctrine known as "civil asset forfeiture," law enforcement can seize property,... View More
Car did not belong to driver either
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
It was probably a lawful Forfeiture, as long as a Forfeiture Warrant is issued. DOS will then be involved on the car. If the car is being investigated as a criminal tool, then it is only the Court system involved, and you might get it back upon motion to the Court handling the charges.
I received a notice saying: Liability to Landlord insurance is limited to damage to Landlord's property arising from the perils of: fire, smoke, explosion, backup or overflow of sewer, drain or sump, water damage, falling objects, riot or civil commotion.
$100K limit; coverage is per... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2024
No, unless your lease agreement obligates you to pay for such insurance, the management company cannot simply demand that you pay it. You would have to agree with your landlord that payment for such insurance is part of your obligation under your lease.
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
Here are the key steps to file a motion for change of venue in a Tennessee civil court:
1. Determine valid grounds for change of venue. In Tennessee, reasons can include:
- The county designated in the complaint is not the proper county.
- The convenience of the parties and... View More
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