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My Girlfriend's car was in a "hit and run". The Car that hit her's was found; no insurance, and obiously hiding.
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Answered on October 31, 2011
If girlfriend does not have collision coverage, it doesn't look good. You may be able to go to small claims court and get a judgment against the...
How often should a reputable attorney send client a statement so that client is aware of charges and rates, as the work is done?
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Answered on October 31, 2011
It is reasonable for a client to ask an lawyer to bill or call the client when certain dollar milestond are reached. For example, "call me after...
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I was interested in finding out the usual practice of atty's in the situation below.
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Answered on October 31, 2011
Mr. Brophy makes a good point. However, it is important you work with an attorney you feel communicates with you. If the property is not...
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I went to a law firm for representation who shared my info with the lawyer suing me, and filed an Affidavit against me in court.
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Answered on October 29, 2011
The facts as you present them indicate misconduct. Usually, the remedy is not to get the lawsuit dismissed but to get the mis-behaving law firm...
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Omitting my son
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Answered on October 25, 2011
As a general rule a person is free to leave one or all of their children out of their will. The important thing is to have a valid will that...
How do Canadian citizens ensure their child inherits real estate property that we bought in Florida, perhaps avoiding probate?
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Answered on October 25, 2011
Your Canadian lawyer is wrong. American states will generally recognize a Canadian will.
BUT real estate must always be probated in the state in...
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I FELL AND SLIPPED IN WALGREENS IN PANAMA CITY FLORIDA, I FILED A CLAIM WITH THERE CORPORATE OFFICE THEY SAID IT WOULD TAKE 48 H
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Answered on October 23, 2011
I encourage you to hire a local attorney. Slip and falls are tough cases in which the defendant usually makes an initial denial. The denial may...
My lawyer wants to go to trial rather than settle. How do I work with him so that he negotiates in my best interest?
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Answered on October 22, 2011
Both attorneys have given you good answers. I add the following:
1) Unfortunately, a small minority of lawyers place their interest over their...
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If i die will my wife be able to sell my gun collection
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Answered on October 22, 2011
Mr. Fromm has given you good advice. However, the sale of guns by an executor is often not easy. Your wife might not want to put an ad in the local...
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Can my sister , who is the executor of our mother's will, force the sale of the house that is willed to us both which I live in?
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Answered on October 22, 2011
While I agree with what both prior attorneys wrote it seems to me that a basic principle is that if a house is willed to two beneficiaries and the...
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