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Every legal answer usually begins with "It depends."  In the case of asking for the cost of a trust for a married couple, it depends upon the entire family picture - such as is this a first marriage and are there any children from previous marriages? and are any children currently or in the future possibly in need of state government assistance for their care?  Finally, is there any risk such as business ownership or professional services which create exposure to liability of the couple which might require a specialized trust structure to protect assets from liability exposures.  Finally, will you be relying upon the attorney to fund the trust or doing it yourself?  These are just a few of the details a proper trust construction consultation will consider before a price can even be discussed.  If an attorney quotes you a fee for a trust but has not gone through these sorts of details be sure he or she is not providing you a "one size fits all" document.  You should be paying for advice, insights and strategy, not just a document.... Read Answer

Hi Benjamin, Thank you for your question. There are several factors to consider when it comes to car accident claims. First, it is important to determine liability. The video and any evidence of your vehicle's damage will be helpful in proving the other driver was at fault. Additionally, you may want to consider filing a police report. Given that she "bolted," this may be considered a hit-and-run accident with legal consequences. If the police are not willing to complete a report, your insurance carrier may be able to determine the exact facts of loss and liability. However, it is always important to consult an attorney to understand your options, especially if you sustained serious injuries. I hope this helps; please reach out if you have any questions!... Read Answer

As this is an immigration-related forum, I will assume that you were not born in the US for purposes of this question. If you are a naturalized citizen, you can attempt to file for a replacement naturalization certificate on form N-565 Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document. With the certificate, you can apply for a US passport. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you can apply for a replacement green card on form I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Having a copy of naturalization certificate or green card would be helpful, but not completely necessary to obtain replacements. Good luck. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

Inasmuch as H-1B is a dual intent visa, starting your PERM application prior to attending your H1B visa interview overseas should not impact your visa interview or entry back to the States. So in my opinion, you can start the PERM application prior to taking your trip. Please however, be forewarned that there is heavy vetting at ports of entry under the Trump administration. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

You would've had a case had you gotten an attorney to represent you in the underlying criminal charges to begin with so it could've managed appropriately. Furthermore, if it got dismissed the preliminary hearing because they did not show up, the prosecution can decide to re-file that charge and charge you again. I would highly recommend reaching out to us if you get charged again if they re-file the charges. you can reach us at Kearney Law - 717-668-8159.... Read Answer

Dear Donald, I am sorry to hear about your medical complications concerning your fingers, hardware and MRSA. There are many stages to determine if you have a potentially viable Medical Malpractice case. Ultimately, medical expert opinion(s) will be necessary to determine whether the standard of care was breached and if such  breach directly caused or contributed to causing you serious and permanent injuries. We 1st explore these issues in consultation and next review records prior to deciding whether to send them out for review by appropriate medical experts free of charge to you. We give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. These cases have pre-suit requirements which must be followed. The Statute of Limitation for bringing a complex Medical Malpractice lawsuit is relatively short. Although you provided valuable information, it is not possible for me to respond other than to suggest that you consult an experienced Medical Malpractice attorney for a deeper dive. Start this process with a free consultation sooner rather than later. Good that you have your medical records which will speed up the process. We cannot solicit, so you will have to reach out. Best, Loren L. Gold, Esq.... Read Answer

Hi Joanne. Sorry to hear about your accident. If you mean South Beach in Florida, there may still be time to sue. You should discuss the facts of your case with an injury attorney here in Florida for evaluation. Attorneys on this platform cannot solicit your case but you are free to research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us privately. ... Read Answer

Even if your spouse filed an immigrant visa petition for you to interview in India, you can change the location of the place of interview when the petition is approved and is either at the National Visa Center or the US Consulate in India. To effect the change in location, you or the petitioner would have to make the request along with showing proof that you are a citizen, national, or have a long-term visa in Singapore.... Read Answer

Generally speaking, the SOC code on the H1B registration, LCA, and I-129 petition should be consistent. USCIS adjudicators crosscheck the SOC code on all three applications, and inconsistency would invite a RFE and likely denial. In your case, with the initial SOC of 43-6012 being legal secretaries and administrative assistants and SOC 23-2011 being paralegals and legal assistants, it is apparent that the latter SOC code is better suited to fit the H-1B requirement of the position being in a specialized occupation. There is also the issue that the wage for SOC 43-6012 is less for legal secretaries and administrative assistants than for paralegals and legal assistants and that the organization may have used that fact to get a higher level wage thereby increasing the chances of the H-1B registration being selected. Perhaps the best solution is to continue using the SOC code and explain exactly how the job in question qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a specialized baccalaureate degree.... Read Answer

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Whether you have a case will depend on whether the landlord had notice of the alleged dangerous ladder condition, i.e. either knew that it was defective (actual notice) or that the condition existed for a long enough period of time prior to the occurrence such that the landlord should have discovered it (constructive notice). Seek appropriate medical attention and speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the Lawyers.com homepage. There's really nothing specific that you need to ask your lawyer. The right lawyer will ultimately be the one with whom you feel most comfortable. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC... Read Answer

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Whether you have a case will depend on whether the landlord had notice of the alleged dangerous ladder condition, i.e. either knew that it was defective (actual notice) or that the condition existed for a long enough period of time prior to the occurrence such that the landlord should have discovered it (constructive notice). Seek appropriate medical attention and speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the Lawyers.com homepage. There's really nothing specific that you need to ask your lawyer. The right lawyer will ultimately be the one with whom you feel most comfortable. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC... Read Answer

I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband due to the nursing homes lack of care. This platform prohibits attorneys from soliciting poster's cases, but you’re welcome to research our backgrounds and privately reach out to one of us. Keep in mind that if your lawyer has not filed a lawsuit, then you have a certain time limit to do that or else you will be forever barred from seeking relief in the court system.   ... Read Answer

It sounds like you've made great progress in registering your business names, filing with the California Franchise Tax Board, and getting your business license.   There are all important foundational steps. Have you also done the following: drafted and Operating Agreement for your LLC; filed for an IRS tax number; completed trademark filings for your brand names; opened a dedicated business bank account; applied for Small Business Loans; drafted a business plan?... Read Answer

Here is what I tell all my juvenile clients - know the rule of holes: if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.  No one wants to ruin your life, not the judge, not the police, not the prosecutor. ,They want you to move forward in the right the direction. The best thing you can do about the case is nothing - don't talk to witnesses, don't try to fix things. What you can do is make things easier for your lawyer. How are your grades? Get a school transcript. Do you do any activities out of school, either organized (sports, clubs, church) or unorganized (hobbies, video games, hanging out with friends). Get a team picture or yearbok page. Gather things that show a different side of you than what is in the police report.  Do you have a therapist? Good! Get a letter, If you don't have a therapist, get one. A letter from a therapist is very helpful. Did your parents punish you by grounding you or taking away phone or computer privileges. Good. That helps you with the court as well.  What you want is to be able to show the court that you have structure around you that makes it unlikely you will do something crazy again.  The good news is you will get a free lawyer, even if you can't afford one. Also it takes a lot to get sent to jail as a juvenile. But for now, stay out of trouble, get some documents together, and stop digging if you find yourself in a hole.   ... Read Answer

There are two disability programs: SSDI and SSI.  Some people get one, or the other, both, or neither.  Both share a common disability decision, but vary widely on non-medical factors.  SSDI is based on work credits. SSI is a needs-based program so there are very strict income and asset limits.  Contact the local SSA office to see if you qualify for SSI, since you don't have enough work for SSDI. ... Read Answer