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The dealership says it’s the law in TX you are required to have Safepoint. I live in Iowa. They say they already installed it. This is a used 2022 Tahoe. They are also charging me for VIT, which my research says is not my cost. The dealership claims it made a “mistake” in the price and... View More 
answered on Jan 30, 2024
VIT is a property tax assessed on the dealer, not on the purchaser. While a dealer can list VIT reimbursement on a sales contract, it is not required by law to be paid by the purchaser and is a negotiable term of any sales agreement.
Texas law does not require a vehicle to have Safepoint... View More
primarily used as temporary living quarters for travel
It's built on a single chassis mounted on wheels
has a gross trailer area in the set-up mode of 399 square feet
is certified by the manufacturer as complying with American National Standards Institute Standard A119.5.
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
Based on the information you have provided, it seems that your park model home qualifies as a recreational vehicle under Texas law. As per the Texas Property Tax Code Sec. 11.14, recreational vehicles do not need to be appraised as an improvement to real property if:
1) It is primarily... View More
I'm a teacher who has been on paid administrative leave for months. The allegation was investigated and determined to not have happened (false allegation by disgruntled student). I have never had problems at the school, I have never been reprimanded or written up, my evaluations have always... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In your situation, remaining on paid administrative leave indefinitely after being cleared of wrongdoing is not typical. School districts generally have policies and procedures regarding the duration of administrative leave, especially after an investigation concludes with no evidence of... View More
I have always paid taxes but I live out of town so my son's wife who owns the lot next to my property cuts the grass like it's hers. Can she take it away and claim i abandoned it?
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
No, someone cannot legally take your property or claim you abandoned it simply because you have been absent or failed to maintain it. As long as you continue paying property taxes and possess valid title, ownership and rights remain legally yours regardless of occupancy, use or condition.... View More
I have always paid taxes but I live out of town so my son's wife who owns the lot next to my property cuts the grass like it's hers. Can she take it away and claim i abandoned it?
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Texas, simply paying property taxes on your land does not automatically protect it from claims of adverse possession, especially if you have abandoned the property and have not maintained it. Adverse possession, commonly known as "squatter’s rights," allows someone to claim ownership... View More
Will it affect my return to the USA if I need to? Will my B2 visa cancelled?
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
If you leave the United States while your I-539 application for extension of your B2 visa status is pending, it's generally considered as abandoning your application. This means that your application for extension will likely be denied. However, this does not automatically cancel your B2 visa.... View More
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
When you file an I-539 application to extend or change your nonimmigrant status and it's still pending, your legal status in the United States is typically considered to be maintained until a decision is made on your application. This means that you are generally not accruing unlawful presence... View More
I have been the POA and guardian for nearly 10 years. Right before his death other family members blocked my phone calls to him. I was not notified of his death and a month afterwards I found his obituary. When I went to the county records office I was notified he had sold his property a month... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
If you have been the guardian of your grandfather and his estate for that long, the court that appointed you 10 years ago must have determined that your grandfather was incapacitated and that a guardianship is necessary. Your grandfather's incapacity probably provides a valid basis to set... View More
We are being sued in probate court for a property that was left to us through a ladybird deed. We desperately need an attorney that understands the difference between a ladybird deed and a transfer on death deed.
answered on Jan 29, 2024
A TODD and a "ladybird" deed are very similar with three important differences. 1) A TODD does not provide a warranty of title, whereas a labybird can; 2) a TODD can only be signed by the actual owner and not by an agent acting under a POA; and 3) only the owner can retain a life estate... View More
It is a cool idea, I am really interested in selling my idea of a product but I don't know if I would get in legal trouble with SEGA, the owners of sonic the hedgehog
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
When considering selling a product that involves a character like Sonic the Hedgehog, it's important to be aware of intellectual property rights. Sonic is a trademarked character owned by SEGA, and using it without permission could lead to legal issues.
Before proceeding, you should... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
Yes, you should hire a Dallas probate attorney as soon as possible. At a minimum, a probate attorney could research the probate court's records and then make recommendations to you for how to proceed.
If your father had a valid last will and testament, it's possible he gave... View More
I am reaching out because I need legal assistance for a real estate fraud case.
I am not sure what my options are at this point, or how to proceed legally. Based on the information I have, I believe that a forged signature was used during the process, and the corporation was stolen. I am... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
Unfortunately, real estate fraud cases seem to be increasing in Texas, although there have been some recent legislative changes to try to make it harder. Stealing a corporation through the use of a forged signature is pretty hard to hide from the actual owner of the corporation with annual... View More
I am reaching out because I need legal assistance for a real estate fraud case.
I am not sure what my options are at this point, or how to proceed legally. Based on the information I have, I believe that a forged signature was used during the process, and the corporation was stolen. I am... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
You need to act fast!
You can do a lot of damage control and undue any fraud if you move fast. It will require court intervention and may end up needing some police involvement. However, police are not needed. The court is needed.
See a lawyer ASAP. Gather all of your corporate... View More
The dental hygienist that worked on me used metal players to supposedly remove the temporary crown. Pulling downward as hard as she could it wouldn’t come off. At least on three attempts the metal plyers slipped and hit my bottom teeth hurting me each time. I asked her are you sure you are... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2024
You do have a potential case.
Medical malpractice means that a dentist violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another dentist would be needed to evaluate what the dentist did. What occurred here appears to be malpractice.
Due to the nature of dentist... View More
In 1972 I renounced my American citizenship since I lived in Mexico and was involved in my family's natural gas business that required that I be a Mexican citizen. In 1977 I married my wife (an American citizen) and because her job as a Texas school teacher required she live in Texas she... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
In your situation, the denial of the right to own a firearm due to a previous renunciation of American citizenship can be challenged, but it's a complex legal issue. First, understand that under U.S. law, individuals who have renounced their citizenship may be barred from certain rights,... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
As an F-1 student, your primary purpose in the United States is to pursue your studies, and your visa comes with specific restrictions regarding employment and business activities. Generally, F-1 visa holders are not allowed to engage in self-employment or operate a business, as this could be... View More
I submitted my Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and it was approved in February 2021. However I did not receive an approval letter I can just see the approval online. In May 2022 I submitted my form I-824, but have only received a receipt and nothing else. I've inquired, since for the... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
In your situation, it's important to first verify the status of your Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, which you submitted to obtain a copy of the approval notice. Since you have already received a receipt for this form but no further updates, you... View More
Before my divorce, my then wife left me a note on my door one day telling me to no longer contact her for any reason. She blocked my email, phone number, and all social media accounts. One day, I sent a message to the only social media account she hadn’t blocked me from, one that she hadn’t... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
Sorry to hear your troubles.
While there is no real time limit on a cease and desist, letter from the police, you should take it seriously.
If you need to contact her for a legal reason, you should hire an attorney to do that. If you can not afford one, you should call the police... View More
This specific area has a lot of discrepancies in regards to how they handle legal situations not just criminal cases. Who do you report misconduct to?
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
You have several options to report the lack of a court recorder during your plea hearing:
1. Notify the judge directly. Write a letter to the judge explaining there was no court reporter present to transcribe the plea proceedings. Request a new hearing be scheduled with proper recording.... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In Texas, court proceedings, including plea offer court dates, typically require an official court reporter to be present to create a verbatim record of the proceedings. Having an accurate record is crucial for legal purposes, including appeals. If there is no court reporter present during a plea... View More
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