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How can I get power of attorney for my son

Answered Today by attorney Kenneth Wincorn | 1 answer

A power of attorney can be signed in prison. It will be perfectly valid and I would suggest checking with his bank to see how they would like it worde...Read more

Legal Topics: Family Law

Which papers must be filed with a trust?

Answered Today by attorney John Palley | 1 answer

If you have a copy of it you should consider talking to a trust and estate attorney to see if the letter could be construed to be a trust amendment an...Read more

Legal Topics: Estate Planning

can i find a lawyer i have no funds at this time

Answered Today by attorney Edward Dimon | 1 answer

you should see if legal aid will represent your husband. if not, can you borry money from friends or relatives for his defense ?

Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination

eviction process after forclosure in Texas

Answered Today by attorney Helene Bergman | 1 answer

Why are you not filing for bankruptcy protection to work out a repayment Plan, or a Modification with the mortgage company? Do you want to keep the ho...Read more

Legal Topics: Foreclosures

Does a personal letter to a trustee need to be filed if it contains instuctions to gift a benificiary?

Answered Today by attorney Ronald Lyster | 1 answer

Your brother, as trustee, is required to give you a copy of the trust upon your demand. You should ask for it and all trust amendments. If the trust d...Read more

Legal Topics: Trusts and Estates

I sold a pair of sunglasses that I found at my apartment pool. What is the likelihood and consequences I will face criminal charges?

Answered Today by attorney Kenneth Wincorn | 1 answer

The best answer if you are worried would be to ct them back and have them available for whomever is the rightful owner. You have a defense of abandone...Read more

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

HR department fired me for being honest

Answered Today by attorney Edward Dimon | 1 answer

i would have the charges 'expunged' from your record to avoid this problem in the future. the time frame for an expungement is 3-4 months. the cost is...Read more

Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination

Whats going to happen to me?

Answered Today by attorney Edward Dimon | 1 answer

complaints have been filed by both parties. the judge was not present for the incident. the judge will hear the testimony from the witnesses and make ...Read more

Legal Topics: Civil Rights

Can they charge me for controlled substance after they let me go with simply issueing a citation for drug paraphanerlia?

Answered Today by attorney Kenneth Wincorn | 1 answer

You are the victim of a common problem, I see it often. The solution to the problem may lie in a suppression hearing dealing with the search using the...Read more

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

how do you go about filing a restraning order on someone and what do you need to do it

Answered Today by attorney Kenneth Wincorn | 1 answer

The answer depends on weather you have a family law case or not. If part of a divorce, it is filed in the court weer the divorce is pending. If not, t...Read more

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

i was arrested four years ago they told me this was a felony i was bailed out and i havent git court ever since?

Answered Today by attorney Kenneth Wincorn | 1 answer

It is best to "leave sleeping dogs lie". It would seem unlikely that the State would file now, but if they think she was under 17 when you had relatio...Read more

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

Can I sue the city that I was arrested in, if the case was dismissed?

Answered Today by attorney Kenneth Wincorn | 1 answer

Your ability to sue the city is limited. If there was a mistake the city has immunity, meaning that they will be protected from liability by law. You ...Read more

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

the effect on my personal property/home

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

Your personal assets can be exposed through a note. Many times, mortgage companies rely on the collateral, only. However, depending on the equity in t...Read more

Legal Topics: Foreclosures

Can another state suspend your license in the state in which you live?

Answered Today by attorney Andrew Popplewell | Firm Website | 1 answer

Missouri has most likely imposed what is called a failure to appear suspension. They have suspended your driving privileges in the State of Missouri. ...Read more

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

when your lawyer relinquish himself does the court give you more time to find a new lawyer

Answered Today by attorney Kenneth Wincorn | 1 answer

I assume you mean that the lawyer withdrew. If so, unless you fired the lawyer at the last minute, the court will usually allow additional time to fin...Read more

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

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