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Does an executor of a will have a time-limit as to disposition of an estate?

Answered Today by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

Yes - you can "force" your sister to distribute. You would have to seek to have her removed as the Executor, claiming that she has failed to do her du...Read more

Legal Topics: Wills and Probate

MOTHER & DAUGHTER HAVE JOINT ACCOUNTS. MUST TOTAL BE USED FOR MOTHER`S CARE?

Answered Today by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

Unless the daughter can prove that she contributed to the account, the account is considered an account of "convenience" and is not considered the dau...Read more

Legal Topics: Medicare and Medicaid

The squ footage on my Middletown NJ home's tax assessment has been overstated-by about 500 sq ft-since 2009.Can we get reimbursement for overpaymet?

Answered Today by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

There is a specific provision that allows for corrections if the assessor made a mathematical error or something else like this. It will allow you to ...Read more

Legal Topics: Residential Real Estate

Does a QSST actually need to distribute cash to the beneficiary

Answered Today by attorney Robert Barnhill III | 1 answer

Failure to follow the trust document is a breach of fiduciary duty. While the income is deemed distributed for income tax purposes resulting in the in...Read more

Legal Topics: Estate Planning

How much would taxes be on a $30,000 cash drawing prize in ohio

Answered Today by attorney Robert Barnhill III | 1 answer

Any winnings from games of chance are taxed as ordinary income like wages. You can deduct the ticket prices that enabled you to enter the drawing. The...Read more

Legal Topics: Taxation

Is there a "formula" in FL for figuring what a settlement should be after a car accident?

Answered Today by attorney Jonathan Groff | 1 answer

With the information provided no lawyer can give you an honest assessment of the damages you are entitled to. Personal injury damages are based on a c...Read more

Legal Topics: Automobile Accidents

What is my statue of limitations on an encroached fence - property in CA?

Answered Today by attorney Bill Abbott | 1 answer

As a practical matter, we cannot offer an opinion on the statutes of limitation absent more detailed facts, including the identity of the affected par...Read more

Legal Topics: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

auto accident

Answered Today by attorney Joseph F. Botelho | 1 answer

You're the boss. If at any time you're unhappy with your lawyer's services, you can fire your lawyer. You can fire a lawyer regardless of your fee agr...Read more

Legal Topics: Automobile Accidents

can i file for citizenship if i'm on probation for dui

Answered Today by attorney Mark Curley | 1 answer

No, I would recommend that you wait until you have completed your probation before applying. You may want to consider waiting 5 years from the date of...Read more

Legal Topics: Immigration

What should i do when my lawyer has overcharged me?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Curley | 1 answer

Do you have a written agreement with your attorney? If so, you should review the agreement to see what it says about refunds or terminating the agreem...Read more

Legal Topics: Immigration

Immigration - Selective Service question

Answered Today by attorney Mark Curley | 1 answer

The question regarding registration with Selective Service is to determine whether or not you have good moral character. By failing to register, an ap...Read more

Legal Topics: Immigration

Is it true that insurance co. will not pay for needed surgery until i have the oporation and pay for it on my own?

Answered Today by attorney Dave Rosenthal | 1 answer

Ms. Haberman, Technically speaking, your damages include past and future medical bills (as well as past and future lost income and pain and suffering)...Read more

Legal Topics: Personal Injury

Question from amicably divorcing couple: Need an estimate on filing a no fault divorce decree. Conver a sep agreement to a divorce...cost estimate?

Answered Today by attorney Matt Nahrgang | Firm Website | 1 answer

My standard simple divorce fee is $500.00 plus costs. That assumes that no property settlement agreement is necessary which I gather is the case based...Read more

Legal Topics: Divorce

Landlord of a commercial property obligations

Answered Today by attorney R. Christopher Reade | 1 answer

Your question is unclear to me. Are you asking whether Landlords are liable to make sure that their tenants hold valid licenses? If you can clarify yo...Read more

Legal Topics: Business Litigation

My son has been charged with Domestic Battery, will he serve jail time?

Answered Today by attorney Lori G. Levin | 1 answer

There are a number of factors that will determine the outcome of the case. Some of these may include whether she is willing to testify against him, w...Read more

Legal Topics: Domestic Violence

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