Questions answered by Jonathan Craig Reed

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Lawyer Misrepresented their Expertise

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

As a legal malpractice lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada, I can't help you but I am impressed with a legal malpractice attorney in New Jersey named Bill...

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Are life insurance benefits paid to beneficiaries after the policy holder's death subject to probate or other estate issues?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

This question is similar to one I just answered regarding the claim of the creditor on the mobile home. Same answer, but again, with the advice...

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If a manufactured home of one who died is repossessed; and the only name on the loan is the deceased, can adult child be sued?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

You are going to have to check with an Oklahoma attorney for a definitive answer. However, if all of the following are true: 1) The 3 children...

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Summary of administration (probate) In 2003, my uncle passed away and willed a 2 week timeshare to

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

One thing you need to know about timeshares is that they are considered real estate and must be probated in the state in which they are located....

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My son was sitting at a computer when a boy came up behind him and shot him point blank in the head with an air rifle.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

There are two major issues in your case. The first issue is who are you going to sue assuming the "boy" is not rich. Possible defendants include...

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Can i sue a pharmacy for giving Warfarin Sodium instead of Estradiol

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

Let me add this to the previous answer. Usually it is hard to recover any significant money damages for "almost being killed." To get significant...

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Can an executrix sit on assets after all debt is paid and not distribute it to beneficiaries?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

As a general rule when there is a probate proceeding the Court must approve any distribution. There may also be a time period in which unknown...

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How can I become executor of my father's estate. My father passed 3 yrs ago. No will can be found.2 Half sisters lived in house.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 29, 2010

Consult a local lawyer about filing a Petition to be appointed administrator of your father's estate. You and your lawyer file the Petition; notice...

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A car I rented was parked on the street last night during a storm. A branch of the tree fell and did some damage to the roof of

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 29, 2010

Rental car companies can be really awful on issues like this. If you don't buy very expensive supplemental insurance coverage they may claim it is...

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If a vehicle was stolen then envolved in a wreck, there were injuries can i be held liable just because its in my name?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on December 29, 2010

Presumably you have liability insurance on the vehicle. Call your insurance company and discuss the situation with them. If you do get sued,...

Jonathan Craig Reed's Answers (1378)

Lawyer Misrepresented their Expertise

Are life insurance benefits paid to beneficiaries after the policy holder's death subject to probate or other estate issues?

If a manufactured home of one who died is repossessed; and the only name on the loan is the deceased, can adult child be sued?

Summary of administration (probate) In 2003, my uncle passed away and willed a 2 week timeshare to

My son was sitting at a computer when a boy came up behind him and shot him point blank in the head with an air rifle.

Can i sue a pharmacy for giving Warfarin Sodium instead of Estradiol

Can an executrix sit on assets after all debt is paid and not distribute it to beneficiaries?

How can I become executor of my father's estate. My father passed 3 yrs ago. No will can be found.2 Half sisters lived in house.

A car I rented was parked on the street last night during a storm. A branch of the tree fell and did some damage to the roof of

If a vehicle was stolen then envolved in a wreck, there were injuries can i be held liable just because its in my name?