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My father passed away and my mother is selling the house. dad did not have a will. How does she show clear title to the house?
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Answered on May 29, 2013
You are going to need a probate attorney regardless of whether an actual probate filing is required. In your area, I would suggest Brian Dano. He...
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How do I get my inheritance back
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Answered on May 10, 2013
Most of the prior answers are right on point. I would only add to be very careful in alleging it wasn't really a gift but was transferred to avoid...
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The opposing counsel is the same atty that I had a free legal consultation on the appeal. Is this a conflict of interest?
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Answered on April 30, 2013
Depending on the details of the case and the consultation, how closely the two are related, and whether the attorney actually gave you any advice...
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What is the best way to get a ex boyfriend off a house deed if he will not sign a quick deed and do not have money for court?
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Answered on April 29, 2013
You are going to need a lawyer. What you seek is usually called a partition action, but also to terminate what is known in the law as an intimate...
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The defendants lawyer has filed to dismiss
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Answered on April 25, 2013
Yes. Except in very unusual circumstances, an unanswered motion to dismiss will likely be granted and the lawsuit will probably come to a...
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Paid or unpaid
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Answered on April 24, 2013
You will need to provide more background to get a useful answer to this question. Is this a criminal matter--are you comparing public defenders to...
Must I grant the City an easement for street improvements?
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Answered on April 23, 2013
No, you do not have to grant any easement without being compensated, and yes, if the City is forced to they can condemn the property for use as a...
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Debt collection issue
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Answered on April 19, 2013
I have seen this scam in the region recently. They are hoping to scare you into going down and wiring them money quickly before you talk to a...
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Friend's son, disabled on SSI- WA state, recently had his small SSI check garnished for school debt. He had gone to college...
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Answered on April 19, 2013
First, SSI income is exempt from garnishment unless it is commingled with other assets. He should open a new bank account into which he never puts...
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SHould I hire an attorney right away?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
I moved your question to personal injury instead of zoning because that is more appropriate. Still, you won't likely get any better answers than...