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My dad passed away and prior to his passing, his condo burned down and needed rebuilt. Is there somewhere I can search to find the trust my dad said was set up? I don't have any idea who the trustee is or the executor of his will. I'm concerned his will was destroyed in the fire a year... View More 
answered on Sep 3, 2024
The county recorder will have a record of the most recent deed on the property. This will show if the property is held in a Trust. If it is not in a Trust, you will need to go through Probate to transfer the property.
If you can't find a copy of the Trust, you may have to do a Probate... View More
My husband bought our home 2 years before we met. His kids are still listed as his beneficiaries on the house. If he dies before adding me to the title, can they kick me out of my home? We live in Utah and I want to know if I have any rights as his spouse.
answered on Aug 29, 2024
A surviving spouse can have rights under Utah state law, but those rights can also be given away. Prenuptial agreements and estate planning documents can make all the difference. In some cases your rights can give you a portion of the estate no matter what happens.
I encourage you to sit... View More
I rear ended a car and my tags were expired for about a month and no auto insurance. We were going to pull to the side to exchange information and not cause traffic and he accidentally backs up into me probably harder than I hit his car. He is now trying to make me pay for his damages. Am I... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2024
Addendum - Don't knock yourself out over it. If the bumper is going to come off and be replaced, which is often the case these days with minor impacts, the distinction between the separate impacts might not be worth dwelling on. Good luck
I rear ended a car and my tags were expired for about a month and no auto insurance. We were going to pull to the side to exchange information and not cause traffic and he accidentally backs up into me probably harder than I hit his car. He is now trying to make me pay for his damages. Am I... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2024
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is a difficult one - unless there is video available, it's going to be your word against his. For a low-speed impact like that, there is no economical means of distinguishing between impact 1 and impact 2 -... View More
He is 18 years old. He was drunk and had a gun. Him and his girlfriend live together. But his girlfriend mom came over and when he was drunk he pulled out the gun to them
answered on Aug 19, 2024
Depending on a few more details, he could be charged with one or more of the following:
-Intoxication (Class C misdemeanor; 90 days jail; fine)
- Minor in Possession (Class B misdemeanor; 6 months jail; fine; driving suspension)
- Threatening with or using dangerous weapon... View More
What can we do to bring him home
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Sorry if this answer is too late.
This largely depends on what stage of the process he is in. If I assume he was arrested recently and is in the beginning stages, he may be in custody for a few days till they officially file charges against him. There's a good chance they will release... View More
Its was 2 against 1 i had no chance of defending myself, which means it was planned no officer of the law or emt attended to my injuries instead I was told to leave the lantern house shelter for 3 years before i was able to come back its there purposely keeping me from getting the xrays and mri... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand you're describing a serious incident that occurred on September 11, 2019 at the Lantern House shelter, where you were assaulted by two individuals. This sounds like a very distressing and traumatic experience. I'm sorry to hear you went through that.
Based on what... View More
He was trying to make me deny that I was attacked , he said he was not going to fix the police report and he was not going to write any evidence that tells thatindicates that the defendant committed the act. He also obligate me to say that I wanted a new detective because he was going to close my... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, it sounds like you may have a potential case involving police misconduct or civil rights violations. While personal injury lawyers sometimes handle these types of cases, you may want to consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in civil... View More
They got the kids back and they've been told by DCFS that they can't take away their kids doors.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're asking about a sensitive situation involving your friend's family and DCFS (Division of Child and Family Services). To address your specific question:
Parents generally have the right to control their children's access to technology, including mobile data.... View More
So if they are nothing in car and they impound the car but I was not doing anything to justify a traffic stop can they still impound the cst
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If you were arrested for warrants while in your car, the police might have the right to impound your vehicle. Typically, if you are taken into custody and there is no one else to take possession of the car, law enforcement can impound it to ensure it is not left unattended.
Even if there... View More
Step stepfather had structured settlement payments that passed to my mother when he died. Her lawyer was her payee for those payments and now she has died. He sends me the monthly checks. My sister and I do not trust him and hired an estate planning attorney. He filed probate and put a creditor ad... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Thank you for sharing your situation with me regarding the structured settlement payments that have passed on to your mother and are now distributed to you by her lawyer. I understand the concerns you and your sister have regarding the handling of these funds.
In terms of when you can start... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Hey there!
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing and the complications surrounding his car. It turns out, in Utah, verbal Wills aren't recognized - it's all about having everything in writing. Here is a link:... View More
My daughter has schizoaffective,, depression ,, PTSD,, anxiety and anxiety.. She has tried to commit suicide approximate 13 times.. Had to call police for pushing me down because knew she was on meth and went to find it.. So she got mad,, did find it after cops arrived.. She’s done program after... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about the struggles your daughter is facing. It sounds like she urgently needs help and a stable environment to address her mental health issues. To get her admitted to a state hospital, you might need to pursue an involuntary commitment, which often requires... View More
Can I sue based on the issues I raised in my Counterclaim in a seperate action down the road since they were denied?
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answered on May 27, 2024
If your request to amend your answer and file a counterclaim was denied, you might still have options. One possibility is to file a separate lawsuit based on the issues you raised in your counterclaim. However, this can depend on the specific circumstances and the reasons why your original request... View More
I am on SSI from the Social Security administration. I have a representative payee that's a company to receive my SSI and divvy it out to me on a regular basis. My payee issues me a weekly payment and has me use a debit card that I can use in the store or as an ATM. My payee is paid by... View More
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answered on May 17, 2024
It sounds like a frustrating situation. While representative payees have a lot of discretion in how they manage and distribute funds, they are supposed to act in the best interest of the beneficiary.
A few key points:
1. Payees should minimize fees when possible. If check printing... View More
2 people I know robbed a business in utah stealing the safe. I had no idea a crime was committed and was only there because they called for a ride home and gave me an address . I'm seen o. Camera picking them up but never got out of the car and only drove them home and left. Was pulled over... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It's unlikely that you can be charged with burglary if you never entered the building and had no knowledge of the crime. Your situation revolves around proving your lack of intent and involvement in the actual burglary. Showing the messages that you received from the individuals asking for a... View More
Can I petition the patent office, pay the fees, and recapture the abandoned patent (for lack of fee payment) ? Are there other remedies? I am the inventor of over 25 US patents. I filed the last patent application pro se. It was granted without questions from the examiners.
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answered on May 11, 2024
Regaining patent rights after the assignee has failed to pay maintenance fees can be challenging, but there are a few potential avenues to explore:
1. Petition to Accept Delayed Payment: If the maintenance fee payment window has not been closed for too long (usually within 24 months of the... View More
My mom's revocable Trust was not notarized or recorded and no witnesses. My sister filled in the date with her handwriting but my mom was on a trip overseas with me on that date. Not sure when the Trust was actually signed but it was definitely not signed on the date next to the signature.... View More
answered on May 8, 2024
Hey there,
I completely understand your concerns about the date next to the signature on your mom's Trust document. While it may not automatically invalidate the Trust, it does open up the possibility of scrutiny and potential challenges in the future. It's definitely something to... View More
Hello, I am a small business owner operating in Utah. I have been leasing since 2019 and not too long ago, the landlord sold the entire building including my contract to a new owner. Couple months ago, a manager from the new landlord came and brought with him a person with camera (looks like a... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
Hey there! I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing with your business privacy concerns. It's definitely unsettling to find out that your business operations are now exposed on Google Earth without your consent.
Firstly, it might be a good idea to review your... View More
Hello, I am a small business owner operating in Utah. I have been leasing since 2019 and not too long ago, the landlord sold the entire building including my contract to a new owner. Couple months ago, a manager from the new landlord came and brought with him a person with camera (looks like a... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds distressing to discover your business's private details exposed in such a public manner. First, it's important to understand your rights under the lease agreement and local privacy laws. Check your lease for any clauses regarding... View More
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