Questions answered by Elizabeth Rankin Powell

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Served a Bogus subpoena

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2011

In WA, a moving party issues their own subpoenas, but if they want you to show up and bring documents, they need to have you personally served with...

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Not Sure How to Fill Certificate of Mailing or Personal Delivery

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2011

"I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed at (where you are) on...

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Am I obligated to pay post secondary support if my child has a full ride scholarship?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2011

The child support that you pay to the other parent ENDS when the child turns 18, graduates high school, or the obligation to pay post secondary...

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Can any attorney or Dept of Assigned Counsel represent a client without his/her knowledge? This is the 3rd time I have post this

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2011

You are correct that an attorney can be appointed by the court but still be unable to represent a client with whom the attorney has not...

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Can an apartment charge professional cleaning fees when the apartment was left in clean condition?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2011

Well, that's a great strategy. Can you imagine the fees they are pocketing if ex-tenants don't call them on this? Your obligation at the...

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Can any attorney or Dept of Assigned Counsel represent a client without his/her knowledge?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2011

You are correct that an attorney can be appointed by the court but still be unable to represent a client with whom the attorney has not...

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Can an original Will be filed in ANY county, or does it have to be where the person lived?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2011

If there is no need for a probate, then you don't need to file the will. Anywhere. If the decedent died seized of real property you do need to do a...

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What can I do about a moving company that did not follow through on their contract?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2011

You can contact the Washington State Attorney General's office on line and file a complaint with them. They cannot represent you per se, but it is...

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What steps do I take in bringing my landlord to court?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2011

I have posted two legal guides on this site regarding taking your landlord to small claims. I am not a fan of sending demand letters when there is...

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If my property is in foreclosure and I have a 1st and 2nd mortgage total of $330000.plus but property value is $212000.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2011

You may want to go back to your bankruptcy counsel to discuss amending your Ch. 7 to a Ch. 13. I can't comment on that option because I don't know...

Elizabeth Rankin Powell's Answers (8943)

Served a Bogus subpoena

Not Sure How to Fill Certificate of Mailing or Personal Delivery

Am I obligated to pay post secondary support if my child has a full ride scholarship?

Can any attorney or Dept of Assigned Counsel represent a client without his/her knowledge? This is the 3rd time I have post this

Can an apartment charge professional cleaning fees when the apartment was left in clean condition?

Can any attorney or Dept of Assigned Counsel represent a client without his/her knowledge?

Can an original Will be filed in ANY county, or does it have to be where the person lived?

What can I do about a moving company that did not follow through on their contract?

What steps do I take in bringing my landlord to court?

If my property is in foreclosure and I have a 1st and 2nd mortgage total of $330000.plus but property value is $212000.