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Will a DUI arrest (no conviction yet as case still pending) disqualify me for DACA "Renewal?"

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Changing practice area to Immigration.

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How is the disposition of real property handled during bankruptcy?

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Preferred method of foreclosure in California is done via non-judicial foreclosure. Upon filing of a bankruptcy case, an Automatic Stay would go...

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I need representation for my son ssi case. Ssa is trying to make him pay back money he doesn't owe. I can explain 251 227 0579

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

Yes. you need representation. Retain local counsel.

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Advise on how to handle attorney firm that cannot account for thousands of dollars we paid them to settle credit card debt.

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

First, check the attorney's status with the Florida State Bar Association. You can do this online. You can file a complaint with the Bar...

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What is considered a sufficient statement to take a beneficiary off a will?

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

If Testator (Will) or Trustee (Trust) has testamentary capacity, he/she may change beneficiaries. Capacity must be measured in context of multiple...

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Question about setting up a single member LLC in CA

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

Yes. Manager of LLC must be identified in filing with SOS. Yes. If single member is also manager, you must so state in filing with SOS. Yes. ...

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What is the allowable expense we may "bill" for administering our deceased parents estate?

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

You may bill reasonable and necessary expenses to estate. Reasonableness varies and depends on facts not provided. Administrator is entitled to...

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How to protect a pension for someone who is in a long term disability in a nursing home.

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

Good questions. Yes. May be possible to spend down to avoid Medi-Cal reimbursement claims. Maybe. Not all trusts will protect from Medi-Cal...

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Do General and Health Care POA's get recorded? Also, does a General POA make the agent responsible for any finances owed?

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

Maybe. No absolute requirement to recored POAH or POAF. Not recording maintains higher level of confidentiality. POAF may/not be recorded. ...

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy

James's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Trustee will request copies of the last 2 years of tax returns. Provide the returns that you have and if...