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He may be willing, but is he able?  If he has the legal capacity to contract, he can sign a Durable Power of Attorney.  But if he needs you to direct his assets, he probably no longer has this capacity.  You must then become the conservator of his estate.  Contact the local probate court for a list of guardianship attorneys or find an elder lawyer near you using the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org).... Read Answer

If he has a copy of the short term disability plan he can submit his claim directly to the insurance company.  If his short term disability is funded by his employer then he can submit all his medical records directly to the employer or third party thag handles the std.  if you can not get any disability information then you must send a certified letter via us mail requesting a copy of the disability plan documents.  ... Read Answer

You will more than likely need a joint financial sponsor. The new i944 form requires a declaration by your husband that he is self sufficient. An inquiry into his income, assets credit score, as well as his family's financial situation is looked into (so your usage of public benefits could be an issue as it must be disclosed). His age, health, education, Ability to speak English, and other criteria are all looked into. Consider working with an attorney to represent you from start to finish. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee for representation and counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. ... Read Answer

It depdns wha the contract was.  Most oral contracts are as valid as written ones (but much more difficult to prove) but some types of contracts (those that cannot be fullyperformed within a year, for the sale of real estate, etc.) require a writing.  The main problem is proof - if you have no written document, it is only your word against your opponent's.... Read Answer

Yes, you do need a defense attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the judge will appoint a public defender to represent you. With these complicated facts, you should have an attorney start working on your case right away. I just found your case online, and it appears you were just given time to hire a lawyer.... Read Answer

If you have medical documentation to support your son's diagnosis, we would strongly suggest that you apply for either SSDI or SSI.  Depending on his work history, credits etc will determine if he meets the standard for work credentials.    Feel free to call our office at 855-254-7841 with any additional questions.         ... Read Answer

This is a nationwide problem.  Appeals must be taken by noon of the day after receiving a written discharge notice and are rarely successful because the hospital is only required to present the information supporting its decision while the patent and the patent's family rarely know to involve the doctors and present the full written picture.  You might want to talk with a local elder lawyer.  If so, use the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org)... Read Answer

More facts are needed.  I would suggest you meet with an attorney to discuss.  Most attorneys will offer a free intial consult.  Make sure you take the letter from the information regarding the potential lawsuit, the denial from your insurance and your policy info.  Do so asap as if a lawsuit has been filed you have a limited time to answer. ... Read Answer

Different categories of individuals have different rights and reliefs, and the lawyer may well be right. I cannot say definitely as I do not know all the facts of the cases, but if you have real doubts, you should ask him or her for a more detailed explanation or sit down with another immigration lawyer to go over your entire situation.I note that if your question is whether you can adjust status, a person with your priority date would also have to prove that he or she was physically present in the US on December 21, 2000. 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

There are a lot of ifs and buts in your question. If you are an inventor or co-inventor who works for an organization full-time or contract, then your employment contract determines the ownership of the patent. Sometimes, if the inventor organization is a university, then they may let the inventor contributor have a percentage of royalty based on the intellectual property licensing agreement. Most of the time, the inventor organization who you work for becomes the owner of the patent. You only become the exclusive owner of an invention when you invent something outside of your office hours using own resources and tools without any help from employer intellectual property.  Based on the above-stated answer about ownership of a patent, please make an informed decision about patent licensing.  Disclaimer: The response is general in nature and cannot be construed as legal advice. If you would like to have legal advice, then please consult any competent attorney privately to discuss your case and establish a proper attorney-client relationship. I only work through my website at https://affordabletrademarkattorney.com/... Read Answer

You would call the attorney or local SSDI office and ask them if you were to receive back pay.  This is determined based on a number factors including your Original Onset Date of Disability under the law.    Attorney Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com     ... Read Answer