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Upon my passing, can I will my home to be sold in a simple will?

Widowed and homestead titled solely to me. Have a reverse mortgage on home and want it sold upon my passing so that the reverse mortgage will be paid.

Estate PlanningFlorida3 attorney answers

What about If the employer didn't explain it to me what probation means, they only gave me 90 days trial

I was working as an Administrative Assistant at Homai Primary School. The principal only gave me 90 days trial, and waiting for my police vet. I was told by my boss that I can't work for the school anymore

Connecticut1 attorney answer

What steps do I take, to ensure my daughters safe from a teacher???

During class my daughter was physically assaulted by her teacher, while disciplining another student... This is a school district, that doesn't defend African Americans... Let their records, speak for itself!!!

New York1 attorney answer

Are we subject for deportation with a final order of removal but with pending judicial review?

This is an immigration issue. We as a family entered the US with visitors’ visas and overstayed. We applied for Asylum, W. and CAT. Our case is now un

ImmigrationFlorida3 attorney answers

My former attorney from my first divorce is now representing my current husband's ex. It has created a conflict-of-interest, unknown breach, money.

My former attorney who represented me poorly in my first divorce, knowing me by name, is the owner of a firm in which had recently represented my current husband's ex. It has created such a conflict-of-interest. Recently, this attorney utilized my name at a hearing for monetary gain in child support and sued for attorney fees. Now, this is ongoing increased monies owed has emerged into out of control hefty monetary demands that my new husband of just one year is facing arrest. I am disgusted with the legal system, and believe it is downright corrupt! What can be done, if anything?

New York1 attorney answer

Could parents call 911 to force their son at age 18 to go to a boarding school if they have 17A guardianship in NY State?

I want to dropout.

New York1 attorney answer

What is the best way to hold a title for a married couple in Florida (investment property)?

We are in the process of a purchase of an investment property in Florida. What is the best way in terms of taxes and survivorship to hold a title?

Estate PlanningFlorida5 attorney answers

How long does it usually take for a decision on a request for stay?

My husband was detained at a regular check in at our local USCIS office they said it was because his case wasnt progressing fast enough. I filed a sta

ImmigrationMaryland2 attorney answers

Is it legal for Irs to take my refund to pay off a debt I didn" t owe ?

Back in December 2012 I attended Access Careers at [redacted-address] Brooklyn,NY 11201 after I was told by the administrator he would grant me a scholarship after I refused to enroll due to cost since I was on public assistance. The financial aid person tried to get me to sign a contract which I refused to do so he typed in my name on the contract unknown to me also the teaher was inexperinced, about March 2013 he changed the program from CCNA to data, thats when I quit and bills start coming, now the IRS took my refund of $1073.00 to pay that debt. I did some research since 2013 and this School was not authorised to teach computer classes.

New York1 attorney answer

Where can I find lawyer/law firm specializing legal malpractice & worker's compensation section 32 in Nassau County NY?

Currently my lawyer just closed his law office no warning this was happening, no letter, no phone call, nothing. He did this with my medical malpractice settlement of $1.5 million for lost of a leg. Plus, in middle of global settlement with worker's comp section 32. I need lawyer or law firm with these 2 specialties. My lawyer also forgot to mention he closed his escrow with my name & social security # and place the $ in his general escrow acct. He will not give me any documentation about my funds. Looking for honest lawyer.

New York1 attorney answer

Trying to get answer on what should a family member do Is it worth pushing this further like Sueing the Store Owner ?

A Family Member went into a store to buy Beer was inside the store and the clerk told him they are close and told him to leave or she will call poli

Personal InjuryNorth Carolina4 attorney answers

My daughter is disabled and diagnosed with ADHD since 2013 and her teacher was bullying her and was suspended incident occured 2/9/18

Me and my wife went to speak to the principle regarding my daughter to help her obtain more help at school, the principle tells us after the meeting that he suspended one of his teachers because she would humiliate my daughter by having her read in front of the class her failing grades and accused my daughter of kissing another boy. My daughter cried and so did the other child. My daughter told the principle who reviewed video cameras and saw that the teacher lied. The teacher then calls my daughter and the little boy into a room to scream at her for telling the principal and then stands my daughter in front of the class and asks the boy and her if he/she is gay, numerous kids witnessed it. The incident occurred on February 9, 2018 my daughter had been crying telling us she wanted another teacher and we knew nothing about it until principle told us half the story on 02/23/2018. In addition the principle stated they have lawyers involved and will not tell us what happened.

New York1 attorney answer

Can I get the money paid to contractor back who did not start the job nor buy materials, but his company has filed bankruptcy?

Paid $3000 in cash for stone work on the house. The cash payment was acknowledged on the contract and in multiple text messages. I am just a simple.

BankruptcyIllinois1 attorney answer

Should I remove my family surname from the name of my trust?

I already have a living trust with my family surname on it. I had read that to maximize anonymity it was a good idea NOT to have my family surname on.

Estate PlanningCalifornia4 attorney answers

Can I stay a 5 day school suspension in NY

My child was suspended for 5 days and I was wondering if I could bring an injunctive relief to stay the suspension.

New York1 attorney answer

Is it legal to gift a percentage of home ownership to a couple when you still have a mortgage?

We are curious about gifting a percentage of our home to our daughter and husband at some point, as tenants in common. Is that easy to do? What if our

Estate PlanningWashington2 attorney answers

I see that a parent can get sue but what about a school teacher or nurse it doesn't say nothing about them getting sue but quick to sue a parents?

My son got hurt Friday afternoon on their watch (school) it wasn't the teachers fault, but it was no little injure it was a bad one which lead my son to get about 10 stitches on his forehead about his right eye on the eyebrow. Now I left instructions on what to do in case of something serious like that happen in the event I was called around 12:44pm on Friday 2nd of February 2018 now the call didn't come from an school nurse or did the teacher like. I was already on my back to the school cause I had a P.A board meeting when I got the call to hurry up and get to the school when I got to the school I was in the nurses office 5min and my son was crying and she didn't come out and pay him no mind nor did she know that I was there I was scared and almost passed out from what I saw and she didn't call the ambulance after was trying to justify her self which there was no justification in the situations cause my son was sitting there bleeding and badly hurt which was a deep Laceration.

New York1 attorney answer

If there was evidence of past abuse & extra marital relations but everything now is calm would there still be grounds to divorce

Physical abuse has been few and far between. Mental abuse has been continual. There’s evidence of an emotional affair, but nothing more to my knowledg

Family LawArkansas1 attorney answer

Can a father file chapter 13 bankruptcy on back due child support?

My daughters father is $6,000 behind on child support he hasn’t paid a payment since February 2017. He recently filed chapter 13 bankruptcy and I have

BankruptcyGeorgia4 attorney answers

Medical Lien Subrogation - How to request a waiver?

Hello,(location WA) My wife has a medical lien for subrogation from her medical insurance Kaiser. This is due to a bicycle accident she was in and the

Personal InjuryWashington3 attorney answers

I broke my wrist in a dirt bike accident and went to the ER.they took an xray of my wrist and the doctor said he sees nothing.

Well 1 year later after being in crazy pain and i cant hold anything in my left hand or put any tupe of pressure on it my beautiful daughter was born.

Personal InjuryPennsylvania6 attorney answers

What can been done mom fell at hospital?

My mom is 73 she has pancreas cancer she was admit to hospital to fine out about her low 02 and confused. She tried to get out of bed yesterday over t

Personal InjuryGeorgia3 attorney answers

Expulsions

My child is facing expulsion from a Buffalo New York charter school. At the meeting I asked to see who the statements that these supposed witnesses. But I was refused. Told they cannot give me me names or see their statements. Am I allowed to have access to these so called statements of these so called witnesses

New York1 attorney answer

With home placed into Life Estate, who legally is OWNER of the Life Estate, the Life Tenant or the Remainderman?

Helping a senior mother in NYC, Jane, who wants to pass her condo, on her death, unto daughter Dora, bypassing Probate, by putting home into Life Esta

Estate PlanningNew York1 attorney answer
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