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I asked the question , if a friend and I had something we owned jointly and he passed away,
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Collection of What? Real or personal property?
Your rights and way to enforce them depend on information not provided.
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Older brother sued younger brother to enforce Will. Court date Dec 29, 15. As middle son, need lawyer to protect interest?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Yes. There is possible challenge to Will and trust. Some theories and issues based on facts provided:
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What can I the power of attorney, do to protect my Father's home and interests from my brother with same name as father only Jr?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
If brother intentionally changed F's mailing address without F's permission, he has committed financial elder abuse. Contact police and adult...
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My mom passed away & left me an inheritance .Is there a probate attorney in Los Angeles willing to take my case "Pro Bono " ?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Maybe. Information provided suggests you are beneficiary of estate. Many attorneys willing to wait to be paid until end of case if facts make it...
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If a credit card was paid over $4000, for an $8,000 debt, isn't a cancellation of debt sent to IRS in the year it was dismissed?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Once a creditor "writes off" or cancels debt, a 1099-C (Cancellation of Indebtedness) will be issued. Generally speaking, a tax would result from...
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Can my father avoid probate and simply transfer title of a California mobile home that is under his deceased wife's name?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Maybe. Ability to transfer depends on how title is held and who holds title.
If not held as real property, father may transfer in way similar to...
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Client owes me $527 and refuses to pay. What's best, sue or turn to a Collection Agency?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Your best action may be small claims court. An attorney would be costly. A collection agency would want to pay pennies on the dollar for the...
SOCIAL SECURITY AND THE ARMY
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Answered on September 28, 2015
No. Receipt of SS benefits does not disqualify you from joining Army.
Can a judgment offset/satisfy another judgment between same parties?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
You can pay Joe the $100 and have him execute an "Acknowledgement and Satisfaction of Judgment." You can also execute same, thereby satisfying...
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Should I hire a lawyer to apply for social security disability?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Generally you should hire counsel as early as possible.
