Questions answered by Frank G Podesta

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What does my mother need to get her funds out of my fathers account since he past away

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

I gather the accounts were not jointly held? Your mother should open the estate, with or without a will. I would seek out a local probate attorney.

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I filed a police report with unsure information what could happen if I try and change it

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

It could be. Intent is an issue, however.

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My husband passed away, what do I need to do to transfer titles of property over to my name? I live in Texas.

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

Your best option is to open his estate, even if there is no will. You could be administratrix instead of executrix (if there is no will). As...

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My son was killed in a fall on steps. the owner refuses to give insurance company name What is my recourse

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. I would contact a well-respected personal injury firm immediately.

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Is the hospital at fault for my husbands death?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

Seek out a local, well-respected medical malpractice firm immediately. Look for experience and community recognition.

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I am buying a house but will be overseas in Europe at the time of the closing. Can I do the closing by mail?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

You can execute a financial power of attorney authorizing your agent to stand in your shoes for you for the limited purpose of the real property...

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If something is required before "initiation of litigation", does that mean before filing an actual lawsuit?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

A law suit is initiated the moment you file a complaint with the Court. Identify the issue in more detail and I would be happy to discuss it further.

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How can Pro Se Plntf. sign a lawyer on/off a central district case just to be at depo

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

So long as the events, such as a deposition, do not require signing any pleadings or appearing in court, the attorney could execute a limited...

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What evidence is allowable at a rule NiSi hearing on alimony and cost of litigation?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

You should not attend this hearing unrepresented if you can avoid it. Pete Gross of Gross & Miller is a fantastic family law attorney in the...

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I was arrested on February 18 and just got a trial for September 15. Does this fall in the speedy trial category?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 12, 2014

I am not sure that Mr. Finnecy's comments were called for. You cannot be assumed guilty by virtue of being charged. Best of luck, but there is no...

Frank G Podesta's Answers (454)

What does my mother need to get her funds out of my fathers account since he past away

I filed a police report with unsure information what could happen if I try and change it

My husband passed away, what do I need to do to transfer titles of property over to my name? I live in Texas.

My son was killed in a fall on steps. the owner refuses to give insurance company name What is my recourse

Is the hospital at fault for my husbands death?

I am buying a house but will be overseas in Europe at the time of the closing. Can I do the closing by mail?

If something is required before "initiation of litigation", does that mean before filing an actual lawsuit?

How can Pro Se Plntf. sign a lawyer on/off a central district case just to be at depo

What evidence is allowable at a rule NiSi hearing on alimony and cost of litigation?

I was arrested on February 18 and just got a trial for September 15. Does this fall in the speedy trial category?