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My father just died without a will. I am his daughter (with a birth certificate). He had no property or debts. I am trying ...
My father just died without a will. I am his daughter (with a birth certificate). He had no property or debts. I am trying to bury him in Houston at the VA Memorial Cemetery, but because his sister (my aunt) wants him buried in another city, the funeral home is holding his body. I have already expended my savings on funeral home expenses and now I am told that I have to go t...
05/01/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: Texas | #3513Can I use my security deposit for last month's rent if I have already given my notice?
If I plan to leave my room that I am renting in 30 days, and have given my landlord notice, can I apply my security deposit for the last months rent?
05/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #3512Is there a grace period in Nevada for rent due?
Is there such a thing as a grace period for rent due in Nevada or do the landlords just set this to their liking?
05/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Nevada | #3506How long do employment applications need to be kept in Illinois before they can be shredded?
How long do employment applications need to be kept in the state of Illinois before they can be shredded? Does it make a difference if you are an employment agency?
05/01/2007 | Category: Employment | State: Illinois | #3505What is Rule 30A?
COULD YOU EXPLAIN WHAT A "RULE 30A'' IS? COULD YOU EXPLAIN WHAT "MASS LAW 279 SEC 3 "IS?
05/01/2007 | Category: Courts » Legal Defini... | State: Massachusetts | #3500How do I prevent my employer from withholding state taxes if I live in a different state?
Is there a form to prevent employer from withholding New Jersey income tax on an employee who lives in Maryland?
05/01/2007 | Category: Taxes | State: Virginia | #3491Can I request that my bankruptcy case be dismissed?
Can a person request that their bankruptcy case be withdrawn/dismissed if they receive enough in a lump some of money from a relative to pay outstanding debts to creditors and resume their monthly payment obligations to the them before the discharge and closing of the bankruptcy occurs? If so, what is the process for this request to the judge?
05/01/2007 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Florida | #3490Can I relinquish the Power of Attorney over my father to my mother?
I have a durable Power of Attorney for my stepfather who is in a skilled care facility. My mother was unable to care for him at the time, but has since decided that she can take care of his business. His physician has declared him too incompetent to make a decision on his own behalf. Can I relinquish this duty to my mother without fear of any legal recourse. I do not believe th...
05/01/2007 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: South Carolina | #3489Must a person be an attorney in order to provide guardianship services?
I know that courts appoint guardians, but must a person be an attorney in order to provide guardianship services, or can anyone properly trained or experienced do this?
04/30/2007 | Category: Guardianship | State: Virginia | #3484What is the statue of limitations for collecting on a bad check?
What is the statue of limitations for collecting on a bad check? I made a payment on it in April. If I send them a cease and desist letter can they still take me to court? Can any collection agency take me to court if they receive a cease and desist letter or does the account revert back to the original creditor? If I send them what money I can each month, are they still able t...
04/30/2007 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Bad Checks | State: Illinois | #3482