Legal Questions and Answers
Can I Force My Sister of Out My Mother's Home After She Dies?
my father passed away without having a will, my sister has lived in his home/property for 20 years and is attempting to have all siblings sign over there rights to her, i refused so she has said some nasty things about me, can i legally take the property from her? they are also cutting down trees off of the bankment which was planted to keep the hillside from sliding can I stop...
05/16/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Disclaimer o... | State: Pennsylvania | #24843Can a Nurse Accept Payments for Referrals to a Nursing Home?
If a nurse is given a bonus for referral of patients to a home care agency, is this legal or could it be a kickback question?
05/16/2011 | Category: Healthcare | State: Michigan | #24842is a Private Agreement for Visitation Going to Cause Problems?
I had a child with my boyfriend in Arizona. We broke up and I moved to Alabama with my child. Before leaving, I got his written consent to leave the state with our child. We had no money for a lawyer at the time. We also wrote out a visitation agreement of sorts and had witnesses (family) sign it. This was over three years ago. If we go to court, will I be in trouble for ...
05/15/2011 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Alabama | #24838What is the penalty for Failure to Report Child Abuse in North Carolina?
I need the North Carolina statute that addresses FAILURE to report suspected child abuse, the statute addressing reporting is 7B-301. I teach child sexual abuse prevention and someday someone is going to pose the question, 'well what can happen to me if I don't report what I suspect?
05/15/2011 | Category: Child Abuse | State: North Carolina | #24837How Can a Veteran Get Free Legal Aid in Society?
I am a disablled American Veteran rated at 70 percent by the VA. I live on a fixed compensation. I worry I may need legal assistance but not be able to afford it. Are there any legal aid organizations that help vets in my situation?
05/15/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: California | #24836What is a Mutual Will and Why Does an Executor Have to Post a Bond?
My father had a will and in it he left all assests to my mother. It stated if she died then my sister and I were to inherit my parents estate and split it equally. It named me as the executor. However, upon meeting an attorney this am she said that since my mother didn't have a will that my father's will was null and void. Thus we now have to pay $4,000.00 for bond to have me o...
05/14/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Executors an... | State: Illinois | #24835Is the HOA Responsible for Damage Caused By Roof Repairs?
Due to storm/hurricane damage in 2008, my HOA decided that the roofs needed to be replaced. The HOA hired a contractor to replace the roof on each unit / townhome, including the detached garages, and each homeowner was charged $2,500. Apparently, the project was completed in January of 2009. In 2008, when the hurricane occurred, I was not at home. During the time that the ...
05/14/2011 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Texas | #24833Who is Responsible to Pay the Mortgage When Someone is Added to the Deed?
My parents deeded heir home to my brother. My brother obtsined a loan on the home to buy his own home. If my brother adds his two other brother to my parents home via a deed. who has to pay the loan on my brother got on my parents home?
05/13/2011 | Category: Real Property » Mortgage Sat... | State: California | #24832What Does an Augmented Estate Include in West Virginia?
When a husband of 53 years dies, does the augmented estate include any monetary assets that are listed under the wife's name only?
05/13/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: West Virginia | #24830What is the rule in California regarding exemptions from garnishment?
California Law: CCP704.070 - Where can I find all infornmation onthis Code Exemption Section ?? Much appreciated . . Scott . .
05/13/2011 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Garnishment | State: California | #24827