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I have a friend who borrowed a lump sum of money and is not paying. I’m wondering if it is possible to take them to small claims court even though we do not have a signed agreement.
answered on Nov 22, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on what additional proofs exist that a loan was made - notes, emails, cancelled checks, etc. 'No guarantees in a case like that - it could depend on the quality of the evidence, the... View More 
I am seeking legal advice regarding an incident that occurred during a dental procedure. While a dentist was working on my tooth, the dental burr—a rotary tool used to cut and shape the tooth—fell off the handpiece and ended up in my throat. I started choking but eventually swallowed it.... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. No one here can tell you to accept or decline an offer - that's a personal decision (also, the post does not include a figure). The most definitely way to answer your question... View More
I have had episode s of amnesia and in and out of consciousness,wondering off while at baseball game,not remembering what I ate a restaurant with boyfriend,gone unconscious while on jet horizon airlines thrown off airlines mask mandate I'm a professional hairstylist,lost in Seattle public bus... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
The legal issues that may be raised based on the provided text include potential claims of negligence, personal injury, and possibly medical malpractice. The episodes of amnesia, unconsciousness, and wandering off could be indicative of a serious medical condition that was not properly addressed or... View More
I have had episode s of amnesia and in and out of consciousness,wondering off while at baseball game,not remembering what I ate a restaurant with boyfriend,gone unconscious while on jet horizon airlines thrown off airlines mask mandate I'm a professional hairstylist,lost in Seattle public bus... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It isn't fully clear what damages you are claiming here are. I hope you did not sustain injury, but if you did, the most logical starting point would be to try to set up a free initial consult with an attorney. An attorney would need to sort out some basics, in... View More
Intend to start a social media company under this title and want to verify its Existence amount other trademarked intellectual property.
answered on Nov 8, 2024
The best answer you will get to this question is from a trademark attorney who has conducted a legal analysis based on a clearance search. I highly recommend that you hire a qualified attorney to do this before you start spending money on advertising and then realize that you will have to rebrand... View More
What are my options. I was just told that i should take another offer from a different company and leave. Is that legally considered me being let go or fired?They still are employing me. The company has also forced me to drive my personal vehicle while on a suspended license and they know its... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
If your employer is still employing you, you are not fire (at least not yet). You can ask HR or your supervisor in writing for clarification or you can keep working until your employer terminates you.
More important, you need to get your license reinstated ASAP for two reasons.... View More
I have a will. My daughter is my executor. I'm leaving my home to my husband and daughter. I have a prenup. Bank accounts and IRA are POD.
answered on Oct 28, 2024
As long as all your other assets pass by beneficiary designation (i.e. POD), you could avoid a probate by drafting a trust and transferring your home to be titled in the name of the trust.
However, it would be simpler to just record a transfer on death deed for your house, if that's... View More
I had a laminectomy for back pain on 7/25, I woke up in far worse condition, before the surgery I was able to walk, I woke up after with no use of my legs from the knees down, and now I have to wear leg braces to keep my feet still every day they told me it was a small minimally invasive procedure... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal following the laminectomy. In terms of your question about seeking help, it sounds like you mean legal help. You could arrange a consult with law firms in your state. If a law firm... View More
My lawyer is asking me if I want an official English translation of my divorce decree from the “Casa Amarilla” that would include an apostille. He said in order for the decree to be used or recognized in the United States, it must have the apostille. I called a lawyers office here in Washington... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Both the U.S. and Costa Rica are signatories of the 1961 Hague Convention which abolished the requirement that U.S. consular officers authenticate Costa Rican civil documents for use in the United States. The Convention became effective in Costa Rica in 2011.
The Government of Costa Rica... View More
if i fight is it possible to win
answered on Oct 12, 2024
If you actually had insurance but could not provide proof at the time it is an easy dismissal. As to the speeding ticket, it will depend on what court your hearing will be in. Judges do not all rule the same. Officer do not all write their reports the same: some make mistakes that we can take... View More
my ex and i are being targeted and our rights have been violated by the police and sheriffs
answered on Sep 15, 2024
Sorry to hear. You can contact a civil rights attorney in your area and also file a complaint with the office of police accountability for that police jurisdiction.
If you are accused of or are a suspect in a crime, a criminal defense attorney in your area should be the first person you... View More
House is in washington state
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Good afternoon,
Is it a mobile home? Is there land being sold? What does "Prep." stand for?
You need to start a probate and be appointed by the court to get the authority to sign your name instead of your deceased father's name on a contract to sell his land. If it... View More
The original attorney of the opposing party died. The opposing party told the court that they could not get the original records with her death and her office having shuttered. Access to these records are critical. What are my options?
answered on Sep 13, 2024
It could depend on tech-savvy the office was and what arrangements the attorney may have made for back-up records. If the records only existed in original paper form, and they're gone, it could be difficult. When you say "original" attorney, does that suggest a succeeding attorney?... View More
I'm a legal heir in my dad's will. The trustee overseeing his trust account won't provide me with any information on my dad's trust as far as the contents, terms, bank and investments accounts, property and any creditors that have been paid out of my dad's trust account. Thank you
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Hello,
RCW 11.98.072 says that a trustee is required to keep beneficiaries of a trust reasonably informed about the administration of the trust. Have you received a copy of the entire trust document yet? Have you sent your request for information to the trustee by letter or email? If so, I... View More
I am trying to find out what COULD happen if I file in Washington. Thank you for your time.
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Good morning!
An ancillary probate in Washington is usually needed if the deceased lived in another state and owned property in his or her name in Washington state. A TEDRA action allows you enforce your rights when it comes to a Washington trust, estate, or probate.
Can you... View More
My wife is one of six siblings who are heirs to their mother's estate. One of the siblings is the executor. The inventory of assets filed 2 years ago, shows it's worth around $2 million, consisting of a house worth around $1 million and about the same value in cash, in one or more bank... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Unfortunately, this sounds like a situation where the other heirs would significantly benefit from hiring a lawyer. Under RCW 11.68.065, the heirs can ask the court to order the executor to provide a report of the affairs of the estate. Anybody living in a residence owned by an estate needs to pay... View More
My, now deceased, parents were involved with land development in the 1960's. I recently received a letter from a homeowner regarding a Deed and Seller's Assignment of Real Estate Contract that was not fulfilled. There is a balance on the contract and the home owners would like to get it... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2024
Generally in a case like this it may be helpful to determine the status of the agreement and resolve the unpaid balance. Once that is complete, the executors of your parents' estates could sign a fulfillment deed to resolve any ownership issues. To get legal advice for your particular... View More
My father and mother were never married. My grandparents transferred the deed to the house to both of them. My father passed before 2000 with no Will in the PR. My parents had split, and my father had other children. My mother is finally going to sell the house. We know about the inheritance law... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
No, that is not accurate. If someone other than your mother could inherit money from the sale of the house, then the house cannot be sold by your mother alone, and there has to be a probate to sell it. However it's still possible that only your mother inherits the house, and nobody else.... View More
My entire family took Zantac for several years as my mother suffered from gastric and bladder cancer and had a big supply around the house.
I am currently being treated for prostate cancer, age 72
answered on Aug 14, 2024
A Washington attorney might be able to advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you used the prescription version, prescriptions could serve as records. If you took an OTC version, it's possible it could appear in your medical records. You could reach out to law firms that... View More
The surgery for my hand cost over $40,000 and my PIP only covers me for $10,000. We are under the same insurance policy.
Am i able to sue my husband's insurance for my medical bills?
Will this affect my husband negatively, and if so, how?
answered on Aug 4, 2024
A Washington State attorney should advise here - since each state has different rules for spousal exclusions for claims involving occupants of the same vehicle.
Check with a local attorney. Ordinarily (where no family ties are an issue), the answer is a clear "yes," and it still... View More
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