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Removal of executor, order to show cause in probate, CT probate law, wills, trusts and estate

You should be sure to pose your question to someone who practices estate law for a living, which I do not. They will be able to offer you sound advice as to the particular circumstances of your case and situation. You should be aware that in Connecticut, replacing an executor is a fairly extraordinary measure, usually reserved for when the executor is causing continued mismanagement of an estate. The removal of an executor is governed, at least in part, by section 45a-242 of Connecticut'...

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CT landlord tenant law, landlord's responsibility to return security deposit

Also, if the landlord does not provide the deposit within 30 days, or an itemized list of damages, you may be entitled to double your security deposit back. As mentioned previously, more detail can be found at the State of Connecticut's Judicial Branch web site, specifically, the "Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut," which can be found at http://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/hm031.pdf. Also, the state's Security Deposit Investigator at the State Banking...

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How to Handle an Attorney (who seems to just want to be able to prolong a simple case in order to charge us for more time)

Without knowing all of the facts of your case, I can't truly provide you with legal advice, however, you should be aware of several things. First off, that retainer is your money, unless the fee is earned by the firm. In other words, if you've given the firm a large retainer, large enough to handle the entire case, then there should still be unearned fees that are a portion of that retainer. That's your money, and if you want to terminate the attorney-client relationship with that firm, you...

I am approaching the end of a federal debarement imposed by the EPA.I do not know the steps to be taken prior to the ending date

Without knowing anything about the specifics of your situation, I would suggest that you seek additional information concerning reinstatement. Such additional information concerning your question can be found on the EPA's web site at the link listed below. I would suggest that you contact an attorney familiar with the facts of your situation and the debarment program to ensure that your reinstatement goes smoothly. Please note that by answering this question, I am not establishing an...

Audio Recording in NY - Employed in CT

Unlike New York, Connecticut is a "two party" state where both parties need to be aware of the recording of the conversation. As was mentioned in the previous answer, you will want to contact a lawyer directly for him to do the research you require as to admissibility and the like.

Water rights

In addition to the answer provided previously, you may also want to consider whether the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) has properly completed an Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which would likely be required in this case. If not, it is likely that the ACOE would need to do so. If the ACOE has completed its NEPA requirements, they may be deficient, in which case that NEPA deficiency could form the basis for a legal...