Questions answered by Jonathan Craig Reed

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My wife was recently rear-ended. the person who hit her admitted to being on cell phone how much can we sue for?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

I explain on website why it is impossible to get a case evaluation by writing a one or two sentence summary of the claim. The bankruptcy...

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Is a "Release Of All Claims" form standard when it comes to settling a medical claim resulting from a car accident in CA?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

In any claim against an insurance company protecting someone else the only thing you have to offer in exchange for money is a release of all...

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Hit by car on bike while riding on sidewalk in Collin County, Texas

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

I would be surprised if the police consider this a hit and run since the lady stopped and identified herself. But each of you probably have a...

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I was hit by a car while in a crosswalk. Had surgery, been off work for over 1 month now. Driver insurance lapsed.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

Your question illustrates the point that if you are a better than average driver your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is likely to benefit...

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I live in Illinois. Two years ago I was involved in a car accident. How can I get my attorney to settle my case now?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 27, 2013

If your lawyer has been sitting on an offer that you would like to accept for months and won't talk to you I would suggest hiring another lawyer...

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Is it conceivable to do a probate on my own w/o an attorney? Do I list timeshare condos as assets on the small estate affidavit

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 21, 2013

Mr. Pike has given an excellent answer. However, there is another issue. Timeshares are in some states considered real estate and real estate must...

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I am single and have a 7 yrs old kid. In case of the unfortunate events, I want my properties to pass on to him.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 20, 2013

Let me suggest this: 1) Think about whether you would want your child to have control of his inheritance at age 18 if you died before he turned...

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My sister says that the state will take most of my father's assets,since he died intestate . Is this true? My Mother is still

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 20, 2013

There is a giant misconception that the state steals an estate if there is no will. This is not true. The estate only goes to the state if no blood...

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My dad has a will in Texas we just learned about. The wife wants our dates of birth, trying to avoid probate. can we get a copy?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 20, 2013

Talk to a Texas lawyer. Some states grant spouses special rights regardless of what the will says and the wife may have special rights under...

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Does an estate in probate close even if the house is not sold?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 20, 2013

Since there are no claims against the estate, all of the heirs can agree to accept title to the house. Often, if there is only one heir, or two...

Jonathan Craig Reed's Answers (1378)

My wife was recently rear-ended. the person who hit her admitted to being on cell phone how much can we sue for?

Is a "Release Of All Claims" form standard when it comes to settling a medical claim resulting from a car accident in CA?

Hit by car on bike while riding on sidewalk in Collin County, Texas

I was hit by a car while in a crosswalk. Had surgery, been off work for over 1 month now. Driver insurance lapsed.

I live in Illinois. Two years ago I was involved in a car accident. How can I get my attorney to settle my case now?

Is it conceivable to do a probate on my own w/o an attorney? Do I list timeshare condos as assets on the small estate affidavit

I am single and have a 7 yrs old kid. In case of the unfortunate events, I want my properties to pass on to him.

My sister says that the state will take most of my father's assets,since he died intestate . Is this true? My Mother is still

My dad has a will in Texas we just learned about. The wife wants our dates of birth, trying to avoid probate. can we get a copy?

Does an estate in probate close even if the house is not sold?