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Is a lanlord in Iowa responsible for repairs and damages caused by plumbing issues in Iowa?
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Answered on January 28, 2014
Apart from your damage claims, you should get an attorney's opinion on whether you have grounds to break the lease because your landlord has not...
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What Can I do when my fathers attorney was fired by my sister who is the executor of the will and hired another attorney.
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Answered on January 28, 2014
There are significant gaps in the information you provide. First, you have to determine whether there actually is a will. Second, you need to...
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Can a POA for our father who has dementia make gifts from our Father's account to those siblings who are providing 24 hour care?
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Answered on January 28, 2014
I recommend that you consult with an estate planning attorney in your area or contact the local DHS office. Gifts may eventually run afoul of...
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My stepmother passed nine days ago her son is selling eveything in the house. He has only told me im to inherrit $75,000 and he
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Answered on January 18, 2014
There are lots of potential issues that you don't touch on here, and there are definitely issues presented with what the facts you recited. You...
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Iv'e been working with a local attorney for several months now. our primary issue is to resolve some "estate issues" with my bro
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Answered on January 15, 2014
It is not usual practice for attorneys to submit letters to clients for approval before the letters are sent. That process would add delays and...
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Wife died , still married, no house, no car but forty five thousand in bank, do I still need to probate this.no minor kids
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Answered on January 13, 2014
Your description is not clear about whether the $45k was only in her name or was jointly titled with you or someone else. That is a highly...
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If my landlord made a type-o in my lease and didn't sign it, is it still valid?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
The lease is not invalid for the reasons you cite, but there are issues of interpretation raised. You can use these as leverage to negotiate a...
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How do I file an appearance and answer? I received a notice from district court from a credit card company and $$$ is way more!
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Answered on January 13, 2014
If this is small claims, then the clerk of court's office has a form for you to prepare an answer. In fact, it should have been included with a...
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Can a landlord enter my unit without giving a specific date?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
The landlord has to give you reasonable notice, which is something that can vary depending on the circumstances. Here, the landlord apparently...
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I have a curious question, about what is and what isn't considered a conflict of interest in court cases
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Answered on January 13, 2014
The witness's relationship with the prosecutor could be an issue of the witness's credibility, but it is not inherently a conflict of interest.
