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Can I bring charges against an attorney who drew up a will w/o every having met testator or had anything in writing?
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Answered on February 09, 2012
It's an interesting question, and I'll need to do some research. Some states allow beneficiaries/heirs to sue a negligent attorney. Others do not....
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Insurance license in NY
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Answered on February 08, 2012
This really isn't an insurance law question. Most attorneys that handle insurance law do not handle licensing. At attorney with a good record in...
Settlement offer for second mortgage?
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Answered on February 08, 2012
You need to speak with an accountant familiar with debt forgiveness prior to entering into a settlement.
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Was it legal of my boss to say this?
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Answered on February 08, 2012
Not appropriate. Possibly actionable. Depends on exactly what was said, and whether you want to continue working there, because while you may be...
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I am responding to a foreclosure summons and want advice on what affirmative defense to claim?
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Answered on February 08, 2012
If you have the money to pay the arrears, you have the money to hire an attorney. The surest way to ensure that you lose the home is to handle...
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My father in law just passed away and his live in girlfriend is still living in the house, she says there's no will.
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Answered on February 08, 2012
If she was just a girlfriend, she is not entitled to a share of anything (unless she is on the deed). She is of course entitled to whatever she...
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What can I do if my lawyer gets taken off the case due to conflict of interest ??
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Answered on February 08, 2012
You should ask the lawyer to refund your payments. The attorney should have advised you up front if he had a conflict. If he refuses to give you a...
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Is it legal for my 19 year-old boyfriend and I (16 years old) to have sex,even without parental consent?
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Answered on February 08, 2012
It actually depends on where you having sex. If in Pa. you're ok because the age of consent is 16. If you traveled to NY, not even parental...
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In need of a pro bono divorce attorney who is willing to face one of Chicago's Biggest Divorce Attorneys and his daughter!
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Answered on February 08, 2012
This is not a case that would qualify for pro bono legal work from a licensed attorney. You might contact the local law schools (there are many)...
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My husband is next of kin to his uncle who is on life support. How does he take care of his bills in the mean time?
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Answered on February 08, 2012
He hires an attorney to go to court to be appointed Guardian for all purposes.
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