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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Wyoming on
Q: What are my legal options

Wyoming C -Corp Startup Business. Only got limited corporate filing completed. Over the brief course of our collaboration, we verbally agreement to build this business together, with the intention of formalizing our partnership through a shareholders' agreement that never happened. With... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 27, 2023

A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It looks like your matter also involves elements of a business formation, and there are attorneys on the forum who have insight there. You could add the category to your post. But based on your description, it seems... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Wyoming on
Q: What are the rights on traveling and have been given a no dl ticket, what do you need to do?

Was pulled over for window tint. Asked for dl, said was traveling, given a ticket.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 21, 2023

As long as you were travelling on foot, and not operating a motor vehicle, you cannot be given a ticket for driving without a license.

If you were operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway, you can be given a ticket for driving without a license.

"Travelling" is not a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Wyoming on
Q: Can a bank put hold on your check you deposited saying possible fraud if you have cashed same check for last 9months

My bosses check cleared his account as always the next day,I'm not able to pay bills or get to work as I now have no gas money ,Iv called and called and my $ still not available.

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answered on Sep 19, 2023

Banks are given broad authority to place holds on checks to ensure their authenticity, even if you have a history of depositing similar checks without issues. Factors like a sudden large amount, differences in the check's appearance, or any discrepancies in the information could flag the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Wyoming on
Q: could you tell me please which is the jurisdiction- section for Wyoming General corporation law, is for sign a board of
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answered on Aug 25, 2023

In Wyoming, the relevant section of law for matters related to corporations, including the signing of a board of directors' resolution, can be found in the Wyoming Business Corporation Act (W.S. 17-16). This statute outlines the various aspects of corporate governance, including the duties and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Wyoming on
Q: Where to get printable writ of execution please.

I have the circuit court order

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answered on Aug 16, 2023

To obtain a printable writ of execution based on your circuit court order in Wyoming, follow these steps: Contact the circuit court's clerk's office where the order was issued and provide relevant case information. Fill out required forms with accurate details about the judgment and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Wyoming on
Q: Can the hospital still pursue payment?

A hospital illegally admitted my daughter and is expecting payment. They had my daughter for over 12 hours before notifying me. The admitting nurse signed the admission form and told staff members that she had talked to me. I refused to sign anything. The credit bureaus have deleted the debt from... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 4, 2022

A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. An attorney would need to investigate the details of the admission. Try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney after outlining your exchanges (conversations, emails, texts) and daughter's account... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wyoming on
Q: Just wondering if I have a case dealing with medical negligence.

I spent 7 months at an inpatient treatment, July 2021 - February 2022(addiction). I had a stroke in 2017 and end of September, early October, my toes on the left side, which is the side effected by the stroke, my toes started curling under, I was walking on them, and it was very painful. I was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 8, 2022

A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry this happened to you. An attorney would probably want to review the file and records of communications to offer meaningful input here. You could reach out to Wyoming attorneys to see if it is possible... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Wyoming on
Q: My son wrecked on a borrowed 4-wheeler. What is our obligation to help pay for the damages? It is not Insured
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 14, 2023

A Wyoming attorney could advise best. In terms of a general obligation and good faith, someone or their parents can be liable. Legally, it could depend on state-specific parental liability laws, which only a local attorney could advise on. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Wyoming on
Q: How can my parents get the IRS to leave them alone?

They sold their business to J. J pays them monthly. J misappropriated covid relief funds and the IRS is going after him for $1,000,000. They are now going after my parents too and have take over $122,000 from them on 2 separate occasions. How can we get their money protected and the IRS to leave... View More

Linda Simmons Campbell
Linda Simmons Campbell
answered on Aug 7, 2023

Your parents need to consult with a tax attorney. It is impossible to give you advice in this format Most of us offer a free consultation. Just tell your parents to stay away from the places they see advertised on TV.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Wyoming on
Q: Who do I contact to fight a workers compensation resolution for whiplash?

Is there a fee for a consultation?

Steven R. Dwyer
Steven R. Dwyer
answered on Jul 7, 2023

You are welcome to contact this office to discuss how best to resolve your whiplash workers compensation injury, there is no consultation fee.

Thanks,

Steve

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wyoming on
Q: I was fired from a job on 5-2-23, and i had pto built up,can they legally keep that from me on termination.

I gave my two week notice,was called into the office and was told i had infractions concerning the company policy,was wrote up on several items,at the last day of my resignation week,i was called back into office and terminated.

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

It depends. Some states require payment of accrued vacation time because this is a part of the compensation package. But accrued sick leave is not treated the same way. Unable to tell about your PTO. This case arises under EMPLOYMENT/BENEFITS/WAGE law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Wyoming on
Q: My mom sold her estate before her death does it go to probate and does anyone have access to her money?

I My mom sold her estate befor her death , does it go to probate

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answered on May 4, 2023

What do you mean that your Mother sold her Estate? Until she is dead there is no Estate. Is this based on some instrument of conveyance? If so, is the purchaser pursuing the property? You definitely need to consult with a WY attorney, search the title to any real property and look into her... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Wyoming on
Q: Is a warranty deed with co-tenant s provide ownership to a co-tenant person if there is no will after death

There is 4 co-tenants 2 have passed 1signed back with a quit claim dead to last co tenant there is no will this was all done with a warranty deed does the other siblings have a right to probate this

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answered on Nov 25, 2022

It sounds like you need an attorney to search the title, determine heirship, then draft/execute and record the proper instruments.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Wyoming on
Q: I am being asked to drive a total of 780 miles (to the destination and back), am I entitled to compensation for that?

I have to drive 390 miles for an IME and have had a statement from my workplace that they would compensate me only 18 cents per mile, which doesn't cover anywhere near enough for gas and vehicle maintenence. I would also be losing two days of work for the IME and was informed to just get them... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 5, 2022

If you have an attorney, then speak to your attorney about this. If you do not have an attorney, then now is the time to get one to help you obtain fair treatment.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Appeals / Appellate Law for Wyoming on
Q: How do I file an appeal for power of attorney?

I filed the paperwork on behalf of a friend for power of attorney

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Charles William Michaels
answered on Jul 27, 2022

I don't understand this question. Ordinarily, there is no appeal for just a power of attorney. Any appeal must come after a hearing or a trial and is directed to alleged errors that the trial court committed...

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Trademark for Wyoming on
Q: Hey, if i wanted to write a book titled A Hero's Journey would I be able to do it or is it trademark infringement?
John Martin Hilla
John Martin Hilla
answered on Apr 7, 2022

Book titles cannot be registered as Federal trademarks unless they are attached to a series of books or editions. Titles also cannot be copyrighted.

Here, you are proposing, however, to write a book with a title that shared with an extremely famous book: The Hero's Journey by Joseph...
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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Wyoming on
Q: My father passed away in 2019 in March and I just found out how can I find out if he had a will

I just got a copy of his death certificate

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answered on Jan 21, 2022

Check with whatever Court handles Probate jurisdiction in WY. Start with the County he died in, then possibly a County he owned real property. Ask was there a Probate for your Father? If so, read the File. If no Probate, then no Will has been Probated. Check the Land Records in whatever... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Wyoming on
Q: Am I in danger of going to jail?

I have an auto loan in the state of wyoming. In my loan contract it states not to sell collateral. I foolishly let someone take over payments and planned to sign the title to them once payments were complete. They totaled the vehicle and now I potentially owe the full amount of the loan to the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2021

No. It’s a civil matter. The insurance should pay off the loan to the bank.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Wyoming on
Q: If my brother died by suicide while on probation and in treatment, can we sue them for emotional damages?

They exacted a warrant illegally on my parents house, took kids with no cause, and convicted my mom and brother. Even though my brother admitted to all in the house, they still charged my mom n convicted her under coersion.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

This would be a tough case for a number of reasons dealing with proof, showing the cause was that and not an underlying issue. Suggest you contact the Wyoming Civil Liberties Union, ask for their prison rights group, ask them for the names of some of their "cooperating attorneys." Those... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, Land Use & Zoning, Probate and Real Estate Law for Wyoming on
Q: Can the owner of the land sale the land if there is property on it thats wrap up in probate?
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answered on Jun 21, 2021

Your question is unclear. If there is only one tract, then apparently the alleged owner is actually only a tenant in common and the Probate will need to be closed prior to sale. If more than one tract, then the alleged owner may be able to convey the tract he owns. The Probate may only be... View More

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