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Q: Can I transfer inherited property to my name using a quitclaim deed in Florida?
I'm located in Florida and was my late grandmother's assigned power of attorney and trustee of her trust. She passed away at the age of 97 with no surviving spouse, and she has one son, my father. I did not pay property taxes on her property for two years, and I collected rent from her... View More 
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Oct 7, 2026
answered on Oct 7, 2026
I am very sorry for your loss and the passing of your grandmother, please accept my condolences for you and your family. The answer to your question is that it depends and generally "No", and a review of the Trust documents would be necessary by an estate planning/probate attorney. Just... View More
Q: What are my rights regarding the trustee occupying my mother’s house and trust access?
I was never notified of my mother's death and have never received a copy of her trust from the trustee. Despite sending a letter requesting a true copy, he has not responded. He is currently living in my mother's house. My siblings and I have tried to contact him multiple times without... View More
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Erich T. Wilson
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answered on Oct 7, 2026
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I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. Based on the facts you've described, the trustee's failure to provide notice, furnish a copy of the trust, or respond to your written request raises legitimate concerns.
Trustees have fiduciary obligations and are not permitted to... View More
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Q: How should I proceed safely with my tort claim against a tribe in Tuolumne County?
On July 14, 2026, a coworker attempted to drop a 1200 lbs refrigerator on me after I had advised it should be laid down before loading onto a Tribal truck. I reported the incident to the DOJ, but have not received any follow-up. There was one witness in the smoking area near the place where the... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Oct 6, 2026
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Start with the forum, because it controls everything else. If this happened on tribal land while you were working for the tribe or its casino, your claim most likely runs through the tribe's own system, not a California courtroom. Tribes have sovereign immunity, and the DOJ and your elected... View More
Q: My mom received a Texas debt collection lawsuit, default judgment, unable to pay. What should she do?
My mom received a debt collection lawsuit in Texas and didn't file a written answer, which resulted in a default judgment of $4,759.30 against her. She initially intended to dispute the debt, as it has been 3 years since her last payment, and she believed it might be outside the statute of... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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The good news first: Texas makes it very hard for a creditor to actually collect from someone in your mom's position.
On the judgment itself, timing matters. If the case was in justice court, as most collection suits this size are, she generally had 14 days to ask the judge to set... View More
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Q: Is a 100-unit apartment complex a commercial property requiring marked fire lanes for towing?
I parked my car at an apartment complex with 100 units and it was towed with the claim that I was parked in a fire lane. The area I parked in had no signs, painted curbs, or any markings indicating it was a fire lane or unauthorized area. I was there for about 8 hours and was more than 75 feet from... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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The complex is leaning on an exemption that probably does not fit it. Washington's private impound statute, RCW 46.55.070, says a vehicle cannot be towed from nonresidential private property in under 24 hours unless a sign is posted near each entrance showing when vehicles may be impounded and... View More
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