Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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Vehicle accident advice and options.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about your accident. If you caused an accident, you can probably expect to be sued for any damages and personal injuries that...

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Si'm executor and heir of my grandmoms will do i need to do probate when i am on her bank acc as joint signer or can i handle i

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

You have an obligation to probate the will in the probate and family court within 30 days after your grandmother's death. If your grandmother...

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How can I recover compensation from an estate which excluded me as an heir?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

I agree with the previous answer. If you are looking for compensation for assisting your family members, just ask that they pay you. Your cousin...

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Can we legally stay in our apartment beyond when our lease ends, even though our landlord gave us 30 days notice to move out?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

You have a lot of good questions. Congratulations on purchasing a new home. Let me answer/provide my thoughts to each of your questions...

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Can a landlord evicte you if you pay your rent on time and take care of the property for him?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

The answer to your question depends entirely on what type of tenancy you currently have. If you have a written lease for a defined term, then you...

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If you are served a summons do you have the full 20 days to respond? Can you postpone if you only have 14 days notice?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

The obligation to answer and summons and the obligation to appear for a court date may be two different things. The answer to your question really...

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Need a criminal defense attorney.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 17, 2010

I agree that you need to speak with a criminal defense attorney. If you are not able to find one on this site, I would be happy to recommend a...

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Can you sue someone for simple assault if there was no injury

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 15, 2010

Yes, you can file a civil complaint for the tort of assault. However, you will be awarded damages in an amount sufficient to compensate you for...

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I have knee problem, i sighned 12 month leese, my problem aggrevate , if if i break the leese so what is the legal issue,thanks

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 15, 2010

The ramifications of breaching your lease agreement depend to some extent on the type of lease you have. You will be responsible for the remainder...

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Do I need to get a Civil Attorney and what can I do If I cannot afford one?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 15, 2010

You are not going to like this, but you need to hire an attorney if you are not equipped to defend these lawsuits. If you do not owe your attorney...

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Vehicle accident advice and options.

Si'm executor and heir of my grandmoms will do i need to do probate when i am on her bank acc as joint signer or can i handle i

How can I recover compensation from an estate which excluded me as an heir?

Can we legally stay in our apartment beyond when our lease ends, even though our landlord gave us 30 days notice to move out?

Can a landlord evicte you if you pay your rent on time and take care of the property for him?

If you are served a summons do you have the full 20 days to respond? Can you postpone if you only have 14 days notice?

Need a criminal defense attorney.

Can you sue someone for simple assault if there was no injury

I have knee problem, i sighned 12 month leese, my problem aggrevate , if if i break the leese so what is the legal issue,thanks

Do I need to get a Civil Attorney and what can I do If I cannot afford one?