Legal Questions and Answers
If I put my mother in a state nursing home should I protect her assets and if so how?
My Mother is 80 years old and living in Church supported retirement community. I may soon have no choice but to put her in a nursing home. She has an annuity of $7000 in Lousiana. She has a joint checking account with me, with $15,000 of our money. If I put her in a nursing home can they seize all of this, and take my money? How I can avoid such a seizure?
02/18/2009 | Category: Medicaid | State: Alabama | #15284What happens when a levy is placed against someone by the IRS for back taxes?
We have received a notice of a 'Levy' being placed against us by the IRS for back taxes. We truly DO NOT owe these taxes. We have been calling and sending the IRS numerous documents and materials for months that prove this fact. At the conclusion of these phone calls, the IRS representative says - 'Yes, you are correct, you do not owe these taxes' - 'I will make a notation in...
02/18/2009 | Category: Taxes | State: Pennsylvania | #15282Do citations go on your criminal history if you never go to trial?
I have 3 citations on my criminal history report. Two for disorderly conduct (1 of which was dismissed)and 1 failure to report an accident. I plead guilty and only paid a fine. Do these count as convictions or simply charged, even though I never went to trial for any?
02/18/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Michigan | #15281How can a Legal Guardian appointed by Probate Court qualify as QMSCO for Group Health Insurance?
How can a Legal Guardian (niece/nephew) appointed by Probate Court qualify as QMSCO for Group Health Insurance?
02/18/2009 | Category: Insurance | State: Georgia | #15280Can my mother sign a transfer on death (TOD) form to eliminate probate?
My mom is dying. She survives my Dad. She has some personal assets which are in her name. She has a will that dispenses monies from $1000 to $25000 to various people and leaves the remainder to myself and my brother. The total assets are less than then amount that would trigger estate tax. Should I have her sign a transfer on death (TOD) form to eliminate probate. If so, how t...
02/18/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Florida | #15279Attorney Disclosure Duties in Referrals in Pennsylvania
I met with an attorney regarding a discrimination suit and he became too busy to handle it. He referred me to another lawyer who is his sister-in-law and said for me to 'Talk about full disclosure'. What did he mean by the full disclosure comment?
02/18/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Pennsylvania | #15277What legal recourse do I have to demand replacement rather than attempts at repairing appliance?
Purchased new appliance from sales distributor, defective upon delivery and setup. Now they will not take it as return and want me to deal with maker for repairs. What legal recourse do I have to demand replacement rather than attempts at repairing defective new appliance?
02/18/2009 | Category: Warranties | State: California | #15276Is there something I can file with the court to stop my foreclosure?
I am looking to file the necessary paperwork (Produce the paperwork demand to stop a foreclosure. What package is right for me and how do I do it. My foreclosure is set for 2/25/2009.
02/18/2009 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Arizona | #15275Can a public utility hold landlord reponsible for delinquent utilitiesl that was in the tenants name
In Ohio, for a commercial property, can a public utility hold the landlord reponsible for the delinquent utility bill that was in the tenant's name. The city of Bethel has an ordinance (1290) on their books that says they can and they are threatening to turn it over to the county auditor for collection. As the landlord, we never made any agreement with the utility that we wou...
02/18/2009 | Category: Contracts | State: Ohio | #15274How do I assume a nonassumable mortgage?
How do I assume a nonassumable mortgage?
02/18/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: California | #15273