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Hello I'm trying to find out what my legal options are. I entered into a LLC business with a friend and he hasn't paid me a cent

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

To determine what all of your legal options are, you need to consult in private with an attorney. You have already seen first hand what will happen...

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Do I liquidate IRAs before transfer to the EIN Trust acct? Do Special IRS GST tax rules allow IRA taxes to be paid by estate?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

Advice, Consult in private with a tax attorney and/or a tax accountant. Consultations can go a long way in the long run. Best of luck to you.

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My agreement says my client can terminate the agreement. Can I cancel the agreement and have it effective?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

I agree with Atty. Brinkmeier. I am also wondering if your agreement provides when/how you can terminate the relationship. Best of luck to you.

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If my landlord (or lessor) keeps part of my security deposit, does he have to spend it on repairs?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

Generally speaking, if you damage someone's property, that person is entitled to be compensated for his or her loss. However, they do not have to...

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My Aunt was the executor of a Family Nominee Trust. Did she have a right to dissolve the trust and sell the asset to herself?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

Your situation as you present it is fact-specific. You need to consult with a local trusts and estates attorney. You can locate one by searching...

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Does the professor have the right to give me a lower grade just because he doubt?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I agree with my colleague--start with the internal grievance procedure at your school. The administration...

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Do I have any legal recourse for destruction of company property by a former employee?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

I agree with Atty. Woodring, cost of recovering from your former employee may not be worth pursuing the lost product inventory damages. The choice...

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Catering/food truck business wants to hold a gun raffle/dinner and give a portion of the $ to charity. Live upstate NY

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

I agree with Atty. Brinkmeier, the addition of gun/s makes things more complicated, requiring a permit, etc. Best of luck to you and sorry to hear...

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Who is the best criminal defense attorney that can represent me in Tipton County Indiana?

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

I agree with my colleagues--if you had an attorney previously, contact him/her. If not, contact the local bar association/s and ask for a referral....

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Can I get fire my current job if my name appears in the National Theft Database ? But I have no criminal record

Pearlette's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys; if you're an at will employee and there is no discriminatory reason for your termination, you can be fired. Best...

Pearlette Vivian Toussant's Answers (3369)

Hello I'm trying to find out what my legal options are. I entered into a LLC business with a friend and he hasn't paid me a cent

Do I liquidate IRAs before transfer to the EIN Trust acct? Do Special IRS GST tax rules allow IRA taxes to be paid by estate?

My agreement says my client can terminate the agreement. Can I cancel the agreement and have it effective?

If my landlord (or lessor) keeps part of my security deposit, does he have to spend it on repairs?

My Aunt was the executor of a Family Nominee Trust. Did she have a right to dissolve the trust and sell the asset to herself?

Does the professor have the right to give me a lower grade just because he doubt?

Do I have any legal recourse for destruction of company property by a former employee?

Catering/food truck business wants to hold a gun raffle/dinner and give a portion of the $ to charity. Live upstate NY

Who is the best criminal defense attorney that can represent me in Tipton County Indiana?

Can I get fire my current job if my name appears in the National Theft Database ? But I have no criminal record