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What do I do?The CEO is holding my clients refunds told them I'm scammingsays theres a criminal investi&has access to my fb HELp

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

Please retain an attorney to guide you through the criminal investigation, immediately. Stop posting online. Good luck.

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What is "Avvo rating"" How is it determined?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

You will need to contact Avvo directly--these boards are for lawyers to answer basic legal questions. We do not operate or control the website,...

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What are attorneys allowed to do with information provided to them before the initial consultation?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

No, even if you don't engage/hire the potential attorney, he or she will still have a duty to maintain your confidences and refrain from discussing...

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1.) Was I properly notified of the court date (2) Can I request an extension to find an attorney?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

You must certainly engage an attorney to represent you... I see the date is today.. if you see this, yes, request an extension of time at the...

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Bank account wasn't renamed as trust account, is it still apart of her living trust or is it subject to probate?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

Your documents will need to be reviewed--including the bank account signature card and initiation documents. I agree that you should look for the...

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What are my options?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

Hi there, sorry to hear about the dementia diagnosis; I know how tough that can be. I agree that your best option is to consult with a local...

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Can the Attorney who acted in concert with my brother and Mother to gain control over an incompetent person be help accountable

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

I agree that it turns on whether your father had the capacity to sign the Power of Attorney; this is a fact-intensive inquiry; I would suggest...

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Would that involve my father getting power of attorney over her? Shes in bad shape. It's cruel to let her go on they way she is

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

Please consult a local guardianship attorney; it is possible, though unlikely, that your mother had a period of lucidity during which she had the...

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Do I need to hire an attorney from Oregon or one from Washington? Or does it even matter?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

Hi there, I agree with the prior answer and would guess you can find attorneys who are licensed in both states. Use the Find a Lawyer feature on...

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What can you do when someone texts to you that they would kill your cat?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

So sorry to hear. Follow up with police. I wish you luck and I hope your cat returns.

Pearlette Vivian Toussant's Answers (3369)

What do I do?The CEO is holding my clients refunds told them I'm scammingsays theres a criminal investi&has access to my fb HELp

What is "Avvo rating"" How is it determined?

What are attorneys allowed to do with information provided to them before the initial consultation?

1.) Was I properly notified of the court date (2) Can I request an extension to find an attorney?

Bank account wasn't renamed as trust account, is it still apart of her living trust or is it subject to probate?

What are my options?

Can the Attorney who acted in concert with my brother and Mother to gain control over an incompetent person be help accountable

Would that involve my father getting power of attorney over her? Shes in bad shape. It's cruel to let her go on they way she is

Do I need to hire an attorney from Oregon or one from Washington? Or does it even matter?

What can you do when someone texts to you that they would kill your cat?