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How to draw an authorization to act as a personal representative of a friend with regard to property?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

It's entirely up to the landlord, really, if he/she is willing to accept a simple letter signed by your friend authorizing you (by name) to act in...

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Car lease contract rejected by bank and am returning car to dealer. Tradin was paid off but they want to give it back. Options?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

Unless they are claiming you owe them the money back on the loan pay-off for the trade-in car, then if you walk away you are only walking away from...

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I had 2 dui's back in the 80's. My licence was revoked on the 2nd one. I paid mva a 75.00 fee for reinstatement they sent forms

Mark's answer | Answered on July 21, 2012

No. Sorry, but it's the MVA's way or the highway (no pun intended--OK, yes, pun intended--sorry again!). But I see no reason to fill the exact...

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I posted this yesterday and was kindly advised to get an injury lawyer. No one wants to help, What now? Suffer?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

There really is no alternative to retaining a personal injury/malpractice lawyer in your area. Keep calling until you find a good lawyer willing...

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I may not be able to afford to fly back to the city where I was arrested in order to appear in court. What can be done?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

If you do not show, or hire a lawyer to postpone or excuse your appearance beforehand, you risk the issuance of a bench warrant for your arrest. ...

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Can a petty theft charge that happened when you were a minor open back up when you turn 18 ?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

The juvenile court retains jurisdiction on any juvenile offense until the person turns 21 years old. Therefore, if the case remains an active...

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Husband dies without wifes name on deed, can bank take house from wife if she has been making payments?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

You really must seek out legal counsel, and unfortunately, if this is the first time anyone thought to ask legal advice, you really waited until...

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Can my insurance put salvaged on my title after I asked them not to designate it as a total loss & chose to keep & repair my car

Mark's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Yes, because a salvaged vehicle is, by definition, a vehicle damaged beyond its fair market value to repair. The insurance company has legal...

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If you was charge with a crime in North Carolina can you do your probation in Washington DC if you live in DC

Mark's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Yes, but first you must be sentenced in NC, and have your lawyer ask for probation to be transferred to your home jurisdiction. This is a routine...

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Recieved traffic citiations (must appears) 4 months ago and MD has still not scheduled court date.

Mark's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

It is not uncommon for there to be this long of a delay. The court takes a while to schedule these cases. You are not up against a constitutional...

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