Legal Questions and Answers
Can an Employer Use the Information Contained in My Medical Records Against Me?
My husbands employer has asked all employees to complete insurance forms for two prospective insurance providers they are asking for bids. The forms demand extremely detailed health info. that I've never had to supply before. They will be faxed back to the employer when completed giving many people access to very private detailed health info. I do not believe that HIPPA affor...
01/25/2011 | Category: Healthcare | State: Georgia | #24075When is it a Terroristic Threat to Tell Someone You Will Kill Them?
Can someone be guilty of terrorist threat if he tells someone over the phone that IF he finds out that they did a certain task that he/she would kill them. There was never imminent danger to anyone. The two parties had been friends for over twenty years. This was the first time the party had ever even raised his/her voice at the other person. Again, there is nothing but a recor...
01/25/2011 | Category: Criminal » Assault | State: Texas | #24074How do I choose between a PLLC and S corporation for my architect business in California?
I am a State Licensed Professional Architect. I want to start a company/corporation to protect or personal assets. It will be just me at first but I want to have the ability to grow as needed. At the same time I want this to be as simple as possible. From what I have read the S Corp or LLC seems to be the way to go. Which is the better option given my situation? If I go wi...
01/24/2011 | Category: Corporations | State: California | #24071Would a living trust help you allow for spouse to receive monthly income and preserve principle?
A couple in their 60s is about to get married. This is a second marriage. A Living Trust is being established just prior to their marriage. The main goal for the husband is that in the event of his death first, he would like his investments to go into some form of trust that will pay his wife monthly income but preserve the principle. At her death he wants his kids to be th...
01/24/2011 | Category: Trusts | State: Florida | #24070Do I have to appear in person to ask the court to grant a name change in Florida?
I was divorced in the State of Florida in 1998. I am still a resident of Florida. However, I am currently working as a US contractor in Iraq. Can a lawyer represent me in court there so that I can have my name legally changed back to my maiden name without my having to physically appear in court there?
01/24/2011 | Category: Name Change | State: Florida | #24069Does the US Constitution protect parents from submitting to a drug test for a custody case?
A restraining order/show cause along with revised parenting plan for no parental rights and supervised visits. With no witnesses or personnel knowledge the petitioner has asked the court for a hair follicle test for drugs? The judge has requested this from the respondent. The respondent has no record or even a traffic infraction. Does the 4th and 5th amendment and also privacy ...
01/23/2011 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Washington | #24068What can I do if my husband's agent under a durable power of attorney is mismanaging his assets?
My daughter obtained a Durble Power of Attorney for my husband (her father) in May 2010, after he had been diagnosed with Alzheimers Dementia in June 2009. He's been on medication and under medical care since that time with progressive deterioration of mental capability. She was fully aware of his diagnosis, treatment and decreasing mental abilities. I, his wife, have been h...
01/23/2011 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Virginia | #24066If a pipe has been in place on my property for more than 15 years can I remove it?
i have a 2 inch pipe on a place I just bought. The operator has no right of way but the pipe has been there for 15+ years on a public utilty & says he has right to be there cause no one contested the line.
01/23/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Oklahoma | #24065How do I change my last name to go back to only my maiden name?
I need to change the name that I have through my marriage. I wear two last names and I would like to remain only one-my maiden name. How long this process will take and how reasonable is my request? Thanks
01/23/2011 | Category: Name Change | State: Michigan | #24064Do I have to pay capital gains tax on inherited property or does Enhanced Life Estate deed protect?
My companion and I live together in Florida. He is the sole owner of the property. In his will he has left me the house. Since we are not married would I have to pay capital gains tax if I inherited the property or am I covered under the Lady Bird Law and/or Florida Quiteclaim Deed?
01/22/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Florida | #24063