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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Texas on
Q: Judge gave me a set aside for homestead as surviving spouse. No kids and an old will all goes to A&M. What am I to pay?

Everything that I have read shows that I have to pay taxes and upkeep on home. The home has no mortgage. I am being told that I have to pay homeowner's insurance. What is the truth? This is in Texas

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter answered on Dec 14, 2021

It sounds like you have a life estate. Life tenants must maintain the house, which should include an insurance policy to protect the remaindermen in the event that the house is damaged. If there was a fire, for example, you'd be responsible to pay for the damages. An insurance policy is cheaper.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: I was in a domestic dispute nearly two years ago and tried to get my boyfriend to leave the home. I called the police,

but the police took his side and threatened to arrest me if I called them again. I was also told as long as he received mail here, he was a resident. I was told my landlord could have him evicted. He tried but we both got the runaround and Covid-19 restrictions came into place by time we finally... Read more »

Jacob Rennick
Jacob Rennick answered on Dec 13, 2021

Yes, your landlord can move to evict him only. If your landlord is willing to help, have them meet with a real estate attorney to make sure they are following proper eviction procedure, otherwise your boyfriend could have a potential wrongful eviction suit.

The Louisiana eviction...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Texas on
Q: Does verbal abuse and severely low mental health of a child get the child removed?

My father is horrible. I am 16 years old, my mom passed when i was 10. I love my father i have to, but i cannot stand his verbal abuse. He does so much for me, but i am breaking as a person everyday. I have a sister who is financially stable and she would let me come over anytime. I just don’t... Read more »

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter answered on Dec 13, 2021

Sorry, CPS likely won't do anything about this.

I was in a similar situation, and got a job so that I could spend as little time in my father's house as possible. It sucks, but I think you're stuck for 2 more years. The good news is that by that time, you can save some...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: My autistic son is 18yro now. He can not make decisions for himself due to his developmental disability.

I want to file for adult guardianship and I don't have money to pay for an attorney right now. I want to know if anyone can help me out.

Leonard R. Boyer
Leonard R. Boyer answered on Dec 10, 2021

Contact New Jersey Legal Services, they should be able to help you. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: If my employer doesn’t fire another employee that has threatened me in front of other coworkers what should I do?

There were witnesses that confirmed her threats and she hasn’t been fired or reprimanded

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Dec 3, 2021

Whether or not your employer fires her is not up to you; it's solely up to the employer. You could seek a restraining order against the employee who threatened you.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized on
Q: What can happen if you scratch accidentally a company vehicle?

Something fell on it by accident and it scrstch

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Dec 2, 2021

It could depend on how it happened. If it happened to an employee while the vehicle was assigned to them, many companies have standard operating procedures for reporting minor property damage claims. Most companies have insurance in place for such damages. If it was caused by someone outside the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: Florida.. I sold my house. Person paid a partial payment in cashier's check. Still owes amount. And maile note with key

Saying we could have it back . He dont want the house . Wont answer any text. We still have title and in our name. We need to know what do we do to from this point on.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Nov 30, 2021

You could put the house up for sale again and sue the first buyer for your damages, if any. But it's quite possible that he or she is "judgment proof" and, even if you prevail, you will never collect such a judgment. Cut your losses, keep the partial payment, and sell the house again.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: I was stacking cans and found black mold on them which caused a allergic reaction can I sue for this?

I was stacking cans at my over night job. Only to find black mold on the cans and its shipping box. I told my managers and quickly washed my arms/hands due to me being highly allergic to mold and pennacylin. Regardless I had to rush to take care of this. They had no emergency aid for the allergic... Read more »

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Nov 27, 2021

You can't sue your employer; worker's compensation is the exclusive remedy for injuries sustained on the job. If it was caused by another company, the manufacturer for example, you may be able to sue it, if you can prove uncompensated damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized on
Q: To whom it may concern. Good morning to you. I need assistance urgently with a vehicle repossession.

A vehicle repossession i need halted please. Need your help urgently. Thank yoi

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Nov 23, 2021

If you need urgent assistance, you might lose valuable time awaiting a response here because this forum doesn't work like an attorney referral service. The format here is basically brief legal questions, not attorney match-ups. If you need an attorney urgently, it might be more practical to... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: How long can I hold rent for repairs until I'm evicted?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Nov 19, 2021

Your question remains unanswered in this category. There's no guarantee all posts are ultimately picked up, but if you wanted to repost and add Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate as categories, you could have better chances of a response. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Minnesota on
Q: I got pulled over three weeks ago and still haven't received a citation in the mail how long to they have
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne answered on Nov 18, 2021

I’d make sure there’s not a warrant out, it could have been mailed to the wrong address.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: I lost my debit card . A check went through account for 38k I filed appeal/police report can I face charges/ how long?
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh answered on Nov 17, 2021

Based on your post and specifically $38,000, you should consult with an attorney in your area immediately to determine the best way to proceed moving forward. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Maryland on
Q: What are the rules governing proxy votes for HOA Board of Directors? Can a resident be a proxy for another resident?
Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley answered on Nov 17, 2021

Pursuant to the Maryland Homeowners Assocoation Act, Real Property Code, Section 11B-113.6(c)(iii), "Lot owners who are not present at the meeting may: 1. Vote by proxy in accordance with the requirements of the governing documents and this title; and 2. Be considered present for quorum... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: i just need the ms code that says how much storage can be charged on vehicle
Hiten H Patel
Hiten H Patel answered on Nov 16, 2021

§ 85-7-251 - Sale of motor vehicle for towing and storage cost. Property owner "shall be liable for the reasonable price of towing and storage of such vehicle; and the towing company to whom the price of such labor and storage costs may be due shall have the right to retain possession of... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: My husband had jury duty this morning and missed due to illness.. He did call in to report this. Now what?

Will there be a warrant out for his arrest or will he be summoned to court?

Arthur Calderon
Arthur Calderon answered on Nov 16, 2021

It really depends on the judge. Your husband's best bet is going to be to contact the circuit clerk's office and determine whether the judge issued a warrant or summons for him to appear.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Illinois on
Q: Are white rock lights legal to run on my vehicle at night in the state of Illinois?

Rock lights are lights that go up in the wheel well of the vehicle. They can be illuminated at night to light up the tires and part of the road underneath the vehicle.

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko answered on Nov 15, 2021

It depends.

If such vehicle modification potentially distracts other motorists on the state roadways, or creates any road safety issue by blinding others, or interfering with others' driving that vehicle modification may constitute an improper installation due to its impact on road safety.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: If 4 family members own property can 2 members sell their 1/4 share.
Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Nov 10, 2021

An Action for a Sale For Partition can be filed by any titled owner. But value, debt and taxes may be factors preventing a successful sale. Hire a competent attorney that knows real property litigation.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: How long do I have to recover personal property in Tennessee?

I got out of a bad situation and the person on question still has some of my personal property. I left in May of this year and really want my stuff, I just don't know if I can still get it.

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Nov 10, 2021

An Action To Recover Personal Property in General Sessions should be appropriate. The Court should have the Civil Warrant to be filed and tried.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: I need some regulations for "insurance from liability of the owner of the boat for damage caused to third persons"

I'm from Croatia and i'm a law student.

I have to write a research comparing regulations (on "insurance of liability of the owner of the boat for the damage caused to third persons") of other coutries with croatian regulations. If you could give me some links for that... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Nov 9, 2021

If you're asking in the sense of basic INSURANCE COVERAGE for the liability of vessel owners, that would essentially be general insurance regulations. They can differ by region or nation. If you're asking about the concept of PROTECTING or LIMITING the exposure of a vessel owner following... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Missouri on
Q: if i wrote a judge about my 4th admidments rights will they have to drop the charges
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg answered on Nov 9, 2021

I'm not sure if you are stating that you filed a motion and served the plaintiff with a copy or if you simply wrote a letter to the judge. If the latter, then no. If the former, then you'll have to argue your duly noticed motion and win. Hire an attorney if you can afford one.

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