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My mother died 2009 in Oregon. She owned mineral rights in Oklahoma we need to get them transferred to my dad.

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 28, 2012

Typically the type of setup you described is a will that pours over into the living trust. If it is that way then property that wasn't in the...

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Can I sue a state trooper in Oregon and what paperwork would I need/where would I get it?

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 27, 2012

A suit against a state trooper is essentially a suit against their employer, the State of Oregon. The state and their employees are immune from...

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Can I counter sue a small claims decision that was awarded to the other party?

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

You needed to appear in court to argue your side of the case. Why didn't you go? What do you mean "you responded". Did you file a formal...

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Can I modify my divorce decree?

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2012

You can always go back to court to modify the portion of your decree having to do with child support which includes the medical insurance and any...

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If i give a home to a woman who is on medicaid,can they take the home?

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2012

It's true that a house can be an allowable asset as long as the person on medicaid resides in the house. The problem is that to qualify for...

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Does a son have claim on a business/property that belongs to his father but that hes worked/run/lived at his entire life(45yrs)

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2012

I would want to ask a lot more questions of the son to figure this out. I am assuming that the father owns 100% of the company. I am curious to...

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I hired a logger to fall some trees and remove the stumps and put in a pile. He valued the timber at $6,000

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2012

It sounds like all this was done orally which is always problematic. It's your word against him as to what if any agreement you have. You can sue...

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Can an isurance company cancel you and not have to tell you?

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

This is from the Oregon Insurance Division website: "Ron Fredrickson of “Ask Ron” manages the Consumer Advocacy Unit of the Oregon Insurance...

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Can a judgement be granted against us if both of us are on SSD in small claims court in Oregon? Neither of us work

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Yes a Judgment can be granted. The real question is whether it is collectible. Your SSD benefits are exempt and cannot be garnished under both...

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How do I get the rights taken away from my daughters biological father?

Joanne's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

You can file for a step parent adoption. There are rules that require you to notify the biological father. He has the right to object. ...

Joanne Reisman's Answers (3561)

My mother died 2009 in Oregon. She owned mineral rights in Oklahoma we need to get them transferred to my dad.

Can I sue a state trooper in Oregon and what paperwork would I need/where would I get it?

Can I counter sue a small claims decision that was awarded to the other party?

Can I modify my divorce decree?

If i give a home to a woman who is on medicaid,can they take the home?

Does a son have claim on a business/property that belongs to his father but that hes worked/run/lived at his entire life(45yrs)

I hired a logger to fall some trees and remove the stumps and put in a pile. He valued the timber at $6,000

Can an isurance company cancel you and not have to tell you?

Can a judgement be granted against us if both of us are on SSD in small claims court in Oregon? Neither of us work

How do I get the rights taken away from my daughters biological father?