Questions answered by Elizabeth Rankin Powell

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How does a petitioner request a continuance for show/cause in pierce county

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

Well, better yet start by contacting the Pierce County Sheriff's department Craig Adams just to let him know that you may be requiring his...

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Can my 10 year old son ask to have his mothers parental right terminated

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

These facts are vile but I promise you that a court does not want to hear from your ten year old. The Court will allow you to petition for whatever...

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Release of private info to ex? do I have to?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

You really need a lawyer. I bet you know that, but seriously, anything you can do to access a clinic or get info from a local qualified family law...

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My mother is in the hospital and is on pain medication and is unable to sign a power of attorney.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

Her doctor will make the medical decision regarding after care, based on all the medical data. If your mother is competent (and that is a...

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Trustee for 2nd bank, (by mistake), retroactively filed Trustee Deed, 2nd bank then pays off 1st bank

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

Please stop taking legal advice from a bank and stop communicating with them on the phone as you are never going to get a straight answer from...

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Can a hit/run charge (case was dropped) be expunged from records? If so, Please advise procedure.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

On the Courts.wa.gov webpage there is a page for court forms. Under that there is a form to use to request criminal history from the Washington...

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My sister is currently incapcitated due to a severe stroke. We have been unable to locate her will.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

Hello: This is a tough situation. WA allows wills to be filed with the clerk of the superior court, but generally other documents are not filed...

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Are landlords of large apartment complexes required to cover utilities in the state of Washington?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

Theoretically utility charges are not rent. They are charged separately. But the landlord can estimate your portion of the utility charges without...

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I am a renter in a new building and my washing machine overflowed twice ruining hardwood floors- am I responsible?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

Tough question and not enough information. You (or your insurance company) need/s to find and hire a washing machine expert who can provide a...

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Can my landlordroommate just kick me out since we don't have a written agreement, just oral? What can I do? Can I use the note?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2010

Washington recognizes oral rental agreements. They cannot be for longer than one month. There is a difference of opinion about what applies when...

Elizabeth Rankin Powell's Answers (8943)

How does a petitioner request a continuance for show/cause in pierce county

Can my 10 year old son ask to have his mothers parental right terminated

Release of private info to ex? do I have to?

My mother is in the hospital and is on pain medication and is unable to sign a power of attorney.

Trustee for 2nd bank, (by mistake), retroactively filed Trustee Deed, 2nd bank then pays off 1st bank

Can a hit/run charge (case was dropped) be expunged from records? If so, Please advise procedure.

My sister is currently incapcitated due to a severe stroke. We have been unable to locate her will.

Are landlords of large apartment complexes required to cover utilities in the state of Washington?

I am a renter in a new building and my washing machine overflowed twice ruining hardwood floors- am I responsible?

Can my landlordroommate just kick me out since we don't have a written agreement, just oral? What can I do? Can I use the note?