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answered on Oct 6, 2022
The purpose of probate is to retitle assets owned by a deceased person. If a person dies owning nothing, then no probate is required (with vary rare exceptions). This may sound impossible to you, but actually it is surprisingly common.
A perfect example is the person who engaged in... View More 
answered on Sep 25, 2022
A West Virginia attorney could advise best but your question remains open for four weeks. If you're seeking an attorney, it's going to be difficult for law firms here to reach out to you. This forum is more Q & A format than an attorney referral service. There's a tab above you... View More
So basically I owe a psych ward a ton of money. I was sued for it. And now they are garnishing my entire bank account. I have been trying to get ahold of the lawyer company to hopefully negotiate to stop the garnishment but they won’t return my calls and their automated emails just tell me to... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Get all of your money out of the bank and keep it out until you hire a lawyer and get this problem settled.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working as an Independent Contractor for a small private practice. I am planning on starting my own practice in the near future and have a handful of long-term clients that the current practice will not be able to absorb. If the clients want to continue... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
The answer to your questions will depend on (1) what West Virginia courts consider enforceable non-competition provisions, (2) the specific facts and circumstances of your case, and (3) the language of the non-compete as well as any other restrictive covenants (clauses that forbid you from doing... View More
You can find it on the internet. Just put Noe vs city national bank of wv
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answered on Sep 17, 2022
Court records in most states are generally public unless sealed. You can likely put in a public records request.
answered on Sep 2, 2022
The right direction is to contact a personal injury lawyer in your area, set up a consultation, specifically discuss the specifics of your situation and determine your options. Good luck.
papers never filed. Can the house be sold?
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answered on Aug 25, 2022
Have a WV attorney search the Title, determine Heriship, and draft/record an Affidavit of Heirship as a source of Title. Those owners should be able to sell the home. If minors, the Court will have to approve the conveyance. Someone has to pay the taxes and any secured debt, or the home will be... View More
Via virtual conference, online I don't live in the state of New york
answered on Aug 11, 2022
You can file a lawsuit against a company that is in a different state than you but you would likely be required to make some appearances, such as at trial. Since COVID, many things are now handled remotely. It would be beneficial to have a local lawyer that can appear on your behalf for certain... View More
I refused the urine test, but I was informed that because I was out on BAIL that I had to take the urine test. I'm not even. up for any drug charges.
answered on Aug 11, 2022
Yes, you should always respond appropriately after being served Court papers. If not, you could lose by default.
answered on Aug 11, 2022
Typically, at the Circuit Clerk's Office for the County the petition will be filed in.
How should someone go about asking for this or even a living will?
answered on Aug 1, 2022
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general practice nationwide, in most instances it's simply a matter of asking to see them. I have not had experience with them in settings involving living wills, but in general litigation, I ask... View More
Hit a vehicle that was stopped in right travel lane that had been in an accident minutes before I crashed into it but there were no hazard lights, no flares, no triangle. Vehicle was dark and it was at night. I was going the speed limit on the interstate.
answered on Jun 20, 2022
Based on your post, it is likely there may be fault on multiple parties----but the ultimate determination of fault is by a Judge in a trial after hearing the evidence presented. That said, if you were injured, then you should contact an accident/injury lawyer to discuss your options and how to... View More
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answered on May 17, 2022
If the property goes through his Estate, then it has a cloud on the Title. No reasonable purchaser would want such title, but they might buy it cheap and get a Quit Claim Deed. If she is the executrix, it might be grounds to remove her.
No citations were issued, however, the other driver's insurer accepted liability. The other driver was a 17 year old boy. Now, It appears that my medical costs may exceed the liability portion of the other driver's parents' policy. If my costs do exceed that limit, how do I obtain... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2022
Yes, you should contact your own motor vehicle insurance company and discuss with them your underinsured motorist insurance. If there is money under your policy to pay for the amounts beyond the limits of the other driver's policy, then you are fortunate to have those benefits. Although you... View More
We bought a home 15 years prior and had a quick claim deed on it because I wasn’t on the mortgage because we got a cheaper interest-rate that way his daughter talked us into refinancing to get a lower payment and I was told I needed to attend the closing of the refinancing to sign a disclosure... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2022
As a general rule, signing something you did not understand or, worse, did not even read, is not an excuse for the legal consequences of what you signed. You should have read the document. If you did not understand it, you should have hired an attorney to advise you.
That said, the person... View More
The warrant is in West Virginia
answered on Mar 29, 2022
You should repost your question to West Virginia attorneys by listing the location as West Virginia.
answered on Feb 1, 2022
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could look at reference guides and current market values in your region for vehicles of the same year, model, option level, and mileage. If your vehicle was declared a total loss, you could ask the... View More
I live in West Virginia but the hospital is in Maryland
answered on Jan 23, 2022
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney who reviewed the file and the conduct of the collection company could determine whether there was a HIPAA violation. But it's worth noting that thousands of hospital and medical office patient... View More
Husband and his sister inherited a house in West Virginia after their mom died in 2017. Sister had been living in the house since then and doesn't want to sell or buy out his half. Plus she has made the house much worse condition since it was left to him. Husband and I live in Arizona. What... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2021
Assuming there is sufficient equity, a suit for an Sale For Partition should be filed. Hire a competent WV attorney that knows real property litigation.
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