Can My Lawyer Release Settlement Funds To Other People in My Party Without My Permission?

This is a difficult question to answer without knowing many more facts. What was the nature of the lawsuit and did the damages differ amongst the...

I-864/I-864a for spouse that does not meet poverty guidelines? I-864/I-864a for primary joint sponsor not in the same household?

Avvo has incorrectly labeled. this question as Medicaid & Medicare. I have relabeled it as Immigration so that attorneys experienced in that area...

Can I transfer assets to my son?

Planning to qualify for Medicaid is very complicated and should not be attempted without the assistance of an elder law attorney. You can find one...

I-864/I-864a for spouse that does not meet poverty guidelines? I-864/I-864a for joint sponsor not living in the same household?

Avvo has incorrectly labeled your question as Medicaid & Medicare. I have relabeled it as an immigration question so that attorneys experienced in...

My mother made two power of attorneys. One for me and one for my sister. Whose in charge?

I agree with my colleagues that this sounds rather unusual and that you will need to have an attorney look at both documents. I would also be very...

Can I sponsor my stepchild who is 28 now but still single? What form and documents I need ?

Avvo has tagged this as Medicaid & Medicare. I've relabeled it as an Immigration question so that attorneys experienced in that area can assist you.

I have cronic tinidus for two years now.

I agree with what my colleagues have stated. For example, if your only working skill is as a sound engineer, then your tinnitus might render you...

Can I get my entire retainer fee back if I am forced to withdraw my case due to financial hardship and need to move out of state

The retainer agreement should clearly state what type of refund you are entitled to receive. Typically, it would be the full retainer less the...

What is considered Means tested public benefit program? MAP ?

That would be a benefit such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income that is based upon the amount of earnings you make, typically minimal.

Would it be binding agreement with the lawyer to let him go to court to pull my lawsuit record before I retained him?

There's no binding agreement until you and the attorney agree upon and sign a written agreement. What you have done is only to allow the attorney...

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