Questions answered by Richard S Sternberg

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How can I resolve this issue?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

I agree with my colleagues: your question cannot be correct. My best guess is that the Federal Court found that your motion should be removed from...

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Can a Beneficiary file a creditors claim against her father's estate to pay for her legal fees?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 05, 2016

In DC, a lawyer performing services for an estate can be compensated from estate assets. If it is a post-1995 decease and an unsupervised probate,...

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Can a beneficiary file a creditors claim against her mother's estate to pay her lawyer's fees?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 04, 2016

First, the answer is "yes." At least in DC, anyone can file a claim against an estate after paying a fee and following the correct procedures. But,...

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Can I sell my mom's house without a deed

Richard's answer | Answered on September 02, 2016

There are times when "lawyer-ese" should be recognized as a useful language. This is one of them. I need to know whether this is an estate or a...

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Is this act considered a judicial act of a judge which is protected by judicial immunity?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

I again agree with my learned colleague, Mr. Isquith, but I add what you already know: falsifying a transcript would be improper. It would be quite...

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Does court reporter enjoy Sovereign immunity in addition to qualified immunity?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

I'm with Mr. Isquith on this one: huh? DC Superior reporters are, I believe, still employees of the court, so, while I doubt they have judicial...

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Can the defendant file an intentional tort suit against the plaintiff in the same court and ask for damage and void judgment?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

I'm not sure whether you are misusing terms and the other counsel are therefore misinterpreting your question. A defendant can file a claim against...

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Can my friend be prosecuted for Money Laundering.

Richard's answer | Answered on August 24, 2016

I'm not going to check the other answers, because I'm in the car about to drive somewhere, but, in addition to being illegal if it is true, I'm...

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How can I avoid the UK Lifetime Allowance Declaration that may impact my UK pension?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 15, 2016

I agree with Mr. Lukken. This is a UK pensions issue. You need a pensions or employment benefits solicitor in the UK. I checked to see if the...

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Will I be able to file a complaint against a US citizen who owes me money, if I am a Filipino living in the Philippines?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 13, 2016

The direct answer is that you can, of course, file suit in any appropriate court in the US, because foreign citizenship isn't an impediment. The...

Richard S Sternberg's Answers (2113)

How can I resolve this issue?

Can a Beneficiary file a creditors claim against her father's estate to pay for her legal fees?

Can a beneficiary file a creditors claim against her mother's estate to pay her lawyer's fees?

Can I sell my mom's house without a deed

Is this act considered a judicial act of a judge which is protected by judicial immunity?

Does court reporter enjoy Sovereign immunity in addition to qualified immunity?

Can the defendant file an intentional tort suit against the plaintiff in the same court and ask for damage and void judgment?

Can my friend be prosecuted for Money Laundering.

How can I avoid the UK Lifetime Allowance Declaration that may impact my UK pension?

Will I be able to file a complaint against a US citizen who owes me money, if I am a Filipino living in the Philippines?