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Revocable Trust vs Irrevocable trust

i have a trial that i most likely will lose, want to put my stuff under a family trust, is it true that a revocable trust doesn't offer asset protec

Estate PlanningVirginia4 attorney answers

Is it legal or ethical for an attorney to declare personal bankruptcy?

I'm a creditor in a bankruptcy case in SLC UT. My claim was verified and accepted by the judge. The debtor is also his own lawyer and then declared pe

BankruptcyUtah3 attorney answers

How many continuances are granted for traffic court in South Carolina?

I was in a traffic accident on June 20th. When it came time for court on July V I was unable to attend because of my injuries I have another court dat

Personal InjurySouth Carolina1 attorney answer

Medical Billing Dispute 2 active health insurance, what to do?

I was brought to emergency room from a bike accident. I gave my health insurance card to the check-in reception. Then the doctors told me that they ne

Personal InjuryNew York1 attorney answer

What is the statute of limitations in Florida for untruthful answers made on the "Seller's Property Disclosure Statement"?

I bought a home in Naples, FL in 2005. The seller indicated NO to the statement of "Material additions, structural changes, or any other major altera

Real EstateFlorida2 attorney answers

Can i apply for stay of removal to the court?

My lawyer said at this time is hard to gon in to ice office to do my stay of deportation ... what i have to do ... can i apply to the court? Second c

ImmigrationNew York4 attorney answers

Do I have to pay balance of SBA loan and reduced payment negotiation with bank after 14 years ?

After business bankruptcy negotiated reduction in SBA loan balance with bank . Now 14 years later SBA is asking for payment of that difference. Is thi

BankruptcyNew Jersey1 attorney answer

Can i apply for stay of deportation..to the second circuit ?if am appealing Or has to be in the ice office?

Im going to appeal to the second circuit since the BIA did not solve my case my lawyer said is unfair desicion on my case ... my question is that if I

ImmigrationNew York1 attorney answer

Can I sue Walmart for age discrimination ?

I applied to Walmart, a cashier part-time job opening, mid June. I would call every now and then, but mid July i began to call more frequently and bec

EmploymentPennsylvania1 attorney answer

What does it mean, the bankruptcy is under investigation?

I am a creditor in a bankruptcy case and the confirmation hearing has been continued three times. The trust emailed me and said it can’t go to confirm

BankruptcyDelaware1 attorney answer

How to fill out the N400 form if I was charged with Reckless Driving?

I am currently a college student thinking to apply for the U.S. Citizenship before my green card expires. When I was filling out the N400 form, there.

Criminal DefenseMassachusetts1 attorney answer

What should I do if I'm being sued for a large amount of money that I can't pay? What can I lose in the process?

I made a bad business purchase in Phoenix, AZ with a friend, we personally guaranteed a owner financed purchase for the businesses with 180k down unde

BankruptcyOhio3 attorney answers

Employment Age Discrimination Arbitration, is a Right to Sue Letter needed?

I signed an arbitration agreement on my first day of work without knowing it. The agreement has a 12-month deadline to file a case with the American A

EmploymentCalifornia2 attorney answers

Can a Paralegal attend an InfoPass Appointment?

The attorney of record cannot attend. I am his paralegal. We have clients who need an infopass appointment for information regarding an I-94 from 2014

ImmigrationTexas3 attorney answers

I601 waiver

I recently find out because of the new law that I cannot administrativly close my asylum case . Can i still apply for waiver I601A since i was approv

ImmigrationNew York3 attorney answers

How can I answer the crime questions in N-400, application for naturalization?

I pushed my brother back in January 2017, was arrested and detained for one day and bailed out. I appeared before Judge and adjudicated with 'Misdemea

Criminal DefenseNevada1 attorney answer

I went on a job interview. They asked me my age and didn't hire me. Can I sue them?

I'm over 40. The company is a huge company on the stock exchange. HUGE!! They asked me my age during the interview process. They didn't hire me. Can I

EmploymentTexas1 attorney answer

My position was 'eliminated' 3/2018, now 4 months later position is back open, can they do this?

I was with non-profit 10+ years during which time I had 6 different supervisors with different goals for me. In March 2018, just 8 months to full ret

EmploymentCalifornia2 attorney answers

How do I file an extension pro se in civil matter

slip and fall in mcdonalds bathroom and broke my leg. i had ineffective counsel . The insurance co was going to settle out of court and wanted a drop

Personal InjuryPennsylvania1 attorney answer

How should I answer questions related to arrest and community service on green card application?

I was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor in 2011. I entered into a pre-trial diversion program which didn’t require a guilty or no contest plea,.

Criminal DefenseWashington, DC1 attorney answer

Can I be sued for a loan that was discharged in my chapter 7 bankruptcy?

I filed for bankruptcy for both personal/business and was discharged sometime in December 2017 or January 2018. There is one loan company that has bee

BankruptcyColorado1 attorney answer

I'm 55+ who was laid off for company restructuring. Company hired younger worker replacing me doing same tasks, do I file w-EEO?

I worked for a Chicago firm as a regional manager for 5+ years with no written complaints or write-ups doing good work for company. Out of blue, they.

EmploymentArizona1 attorney answer

Management writes me up for things other people don’t get wrote up or even talked to for is this considered harassment?

Wrote up for forgetting to load a pallet on truck. Other people do the same and never get even talked to. No I’m not black no I’m not a female and no.

EmploymentNew York2 attorney answers

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE FORM

Hello, I work for Amazon and was handed a Pivot with 3 options - leave, appeal, or try improve. I chose to leave and was given a Severance agreement d

EmploymentWashington1 attorney answer
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