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Should I hire an attorney, or can I use a DIY service, to write my will given my situation?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

I agree with the recommendations above. I would add to not be afraid to ask for quotes from a number of lawyers with estate planning experience. ...

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The officer suggested I pursue the matter not in criminal court

Eric's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

First you will want to revoke the power of attorney. Second you will have to decide if you are willing to sue him over his misappropriation of...

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What steps do I take to remove her from all control?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

If she has been named a guardian by the court then you will need to have the court review the continuation of the guardianship, preferably with...

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What approach should I take toward a university which made an infringement on my patent?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 13, 2016

I would add that if the university is a state sponsored university rather than a private university, your ability to seek monetary damages will be...

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Do I have the right to claim common law trademark rights?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

If they are falsely representing themselves to be you, you may also have a fraud case. If they just copied your website wholesale then that is...

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If I were to trademark my logo and place my logo on every design would the designs become trademarked? How would the TM help me?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

A trademark indicates where the goods come from. Trademarks are indented to prevent people from suggesting that their products come from you. ...

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Can I get it notorized and signed over to her Son who has papers as his Moms Power of Attorney over medical.

Eric's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

You cannot be forced to perform the duties of trustee or executor. It is not clear if your girlfriend is alive currently. A living will, is...

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My mother's husband had power of atty. over her finances and drained all of her accounts right before she died. What can I do?

Eric's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

It sounds like you are going to need to get a probate or business litigation lawyer to help at this point. A power of attorney gets...

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Do i have rights to a copy of the will and is there capitol gains for the sale of the home? if so what might be? thank you

Eric's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

As addressed before: If the will has been submitted to probate, you can get a copy of the will from the court. If the will has not been submitted...

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If i take a product and then alter it and add things to it and resell it for a completely different purpose than it was original

Eric's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

Mr. Brown is correct. If your modifications are novel (new and useful) then you may be able to patent the new item. Your ability to sell the...

Eric David Nielson's Answers (126)

Should I hire an attorney, or can I use a DIY service, to write my will given my situation?

The officer suggested I pursue the matter not in criminal court

What steps do I take to remove her from all control?

What approach should I take toward a university which made an infringement on my patent?

Do I have the right to claim common law trademark rights?

If I were to trademark my logo and place my logo on every design would the designs become trademarked? How would the TM help me?

Can I get it notorized and signed over to her Son who has papers as his Moms Power of Attorney over medical.

My mother's husband had power of atty. over her finances and drained all of her accounts right before she died. What can I do?

Do i have rights to a copy of the will and is there capitol gains for the sale of the home? if so what might be? thank you

If i take a product and then alter it and add things to it and resell it for a completely different purpose than it was original