You would not be contractually liable for debts incurred only in her name. Any breach of contract claims for her unpaid debts would have to be filed against her estate within 6 months of her death. If there were no estate assets, then the claims cannot be paid. However, a creditor might try and... View More

The way you describe it, you believe it is the other driver. But —if I’m reading your description correctly— you also say you were in a right-turn-only lane and didn’t turn right, but continued straight into a second right-turn-only lane, at which point the other driver attempted his merge... View More

You need to retain counsel to represent you. You face a lengthy suspension of your license if you blew .08 or above or refused the test unless you file for a MVA hearing within a very short timeframe or elect the interlock for one year. An attorney can advise you of your chances of success at the... View More

The test refusal triggers an automatic suspension but you can request a hearing to challenge the probable cause for asking you to take the test. You have very little time to request the hearing by filing a timely request with the MVA and paying the ALJ hearing fee. Alternatively, you can elect the... View More

It is extremely important to consult with a DUI/DWI attorney. If an order of suspension was issued, it means the MVA will suspend your driving privileges on the 46th day after the order was issued. A DUI/DWI attorney can discuss the options with you.

Also, it is likely you received... View More

Do you have a written agreement wherein the terms were stated (ie. I agree to pay half the rent on date X and the remainder on day Y)? If yes, then you could attempt to enforce the agreement.

However, if it's an oral agreement only, that may prove difficult. You can pay the... View More

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answered on Jun 27, 2025

You should probably name both the dealership and the corporate office in your small claims lawsuit. The dealership is where you bought the Key FOB and where they gave you all those assurances and repair estimates that went nowhere. But since you also dealt with the corporate side for over a year,... View More

Definitely hire a lawyer. You should be eligible for a diversion arrangement, where you perform community service hours in exchange for dismissal of the case. That deal is worked out with the prosecutor's office, and you should have a lawyer handle that negotiation to make the best... View More

Basically, there's nothing to do unless and until your uncle does something--either sues you for return of the money, files a criminal charge for elder financial abuse/theft, or attempts to reduce your inheritance by the $2,500. At that point, you need to be prepared to respond with a lawyer... View More

In a word, "yes". There are definitely tax implications and very often differences between selling real property during the original owner's lifetime vs. after their death. An online post cannot analyze what your specific tax consequences would be in either case (it is more of a... View More

If your I-140 was approved and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing but you want to adjust status in the U.S., you generally don’t need special permission. When your priority date becomes current, you can file Form I-485 directly with USCIS — include a copy of your... View More

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answered on Jun 13, 2025

As a general matter, a victim cannot unilaterally stop the state from prosecuting someone in a criminal case. That is because once a police report is filed and charges are brought, the decision to proceed with the case is entirely in the prosecutor’s hands.

As a practical matter, it can... View More

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answered on Jun 12, 2025

First, hire a lawyer who can carefully do the following plus more.

Your attorney probably would want to get a copy of the complainer's copyright registration for the allegedly infringed work. This could show who, if anyone, might own the right to sue people who duplicate the work.... View More

Yes, your H-1B can be reactivated since you were previously counted under the cap and only used 3 of the 6 years. Your employer can file a cap-exempt petition for the unused time. The prior F-2 denial under INA 214(b) should not negatively affect an H-1B petition or visa stamping, as H-1Bs allow... View More

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answered on Jun 5, 2025

It is possible that the lender might report a parcel you own has been foreclosed upon, which is going to be true. However if you did not sign a note or a deed of trust, then you did not borrow money from the lender and owe them nothing. If your credit report says anything about a delinquency on... View More

“Simple” is not an adjective I would ordinarily use for a living trust, or any trust for that matter, but yes, a living trust is one option that can address your concerns, but a lot more expensive one than a typical Will, which can accomplish the same result much more cheaply and without that... View More

A typical Revocable Living Trust will avoid probate and give the management of property to a designated “Trustee” (the Trustee can be anyone the planner choses, often this is person is selected from among the beneficiaries if there is no need for outside management). A Trust can only control... View More

If the restrictions are not already in your lease, and your lease is not up for renewal yet, then you cannot be required to sign the addendum; however, the landlord is not obligated to renew your lease at the end of the term. Unless you are in a public housing property, then you are dealing with a... View More

While non-compete clauses are legal and enforceable as a general proposition, in practice it depends very much on the specific facts. The reasonableness of the time and distance limitations matter a lot. Also, a non-compete will not be upheld to prevent an employee from changing jobs in their... View More

Yes, it may be binding, but it will depend on the reasonableness of the restrictions, according to MD law, and the pay and position of the contractor.