Law & Ethics - September 2007

My deceased step-mother did not name my father as executor of her estate. (We didn't know this.) They were married 12 years and lived together in my Dad's home. The executor, who is not an attorney, says that he cannot open my deceased step-mother's mail. Is this true? How can it be? We are tempted to plain not give it her and tell her she needs to get the mail forwarded. Except how can a deceased a person get their mail forwarded anywhere. Just a little bit of sarcasm here.

2007-09-25 16:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by NeedToKNow 2

2007-09-25 16:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by ronaldhemen 1

I got pregnant in Indianapolis In. I moved from there to Tennessee. I didn't want to marry the babies daddy. So I moved back in with my parents. My question is this....I have to fill out a absent parent form stating who the father is. I am thinking that I have to do this is because if it turns out (after DNA) that it is his baby then they will make him pay out of his pocket. Is this true? Will they(medicaid) go after him to pay all the bills for this baby? I don't have job and I don't have insurance. I am on WIC, Medicaid and food stamps. Also will they (medicaid) be the one to go after him for child support or do I have to do that separately? I want him to pay for his child monthly but I don't want him to have to pay for the baby being born.

2007-09-25 16:29:07 · 4 answers · asked by Jozieann 2

I live in the state of Texas.
(We, meaning neighbors, have already spoken to the manager of this complex about incidents that have gone on and continue to go on at this particular complex.)

2007-09-25 16:28:00 · 4 answers · asked by Spring loaded horsie 5

your unemployment runs out and your still unemployed do they cut you off competly . What do you do? has anyone have this happen to them.

2007-09-25 15:58:34 · 5 answers · asked by jerseygirlprincess 3

2007-09-25 15:57:34 · 12 answers · asked by lit_ol_white_girl 1

The idea is to recyle paper

2007-09-25 15:44:17 · 5 answers · asked by truthrobot 1

If someone told you that unions are unnecessary for workers in today's environment, how would you refute that statement?

2007-09-25 15:34:31 · 3 answers · asked by Lula B 1

it. A week later she notices the same store is advertising the same calculator---"Regular price $9.95, sale price $7.95" Is the store violating the law?

2007-09-25 15:33:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 14:44:37 · 2 answers · asked by lordsangel1977 1

would seek help sooner than later, and that many of the crimes commited as a result of such illness would not happen? Would they be able to write off the "insanity" plea in courts?

2007-09-25 14:36:23 · 8 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. "

im not exactly sure what this means.
can someone please explain it? :l

2007-09-25 14:25:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it called unathorized use of vehicle or soemthing else?

2007-09-25 14:02:10 · 8 answers · asked by usavista 1

If a student is on a school trip and says to the bus driver/teacher that he has to pee and they say he cannot go...thus they do not stop and do not allow him to use the bathroom and the student pees his pants...what actions can be taken?

2007-09-25 13:51:42 · 4 answers · asked by Blaine L 2

How did the laws Parliament established in the English Bill of Rights lead to conflict?

2007-09-25 13:51:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 13:49:48 · 3 answers · asked by smd223 1

This is a simple question targeted toward those who understand my point and question. I am not looking for someone's two cents about whether people should or shouldn't be killed, how, or for what reason. Regardless of your stance, I am trying to get a broader perspective on how and why the Supreme Court should or should not analyze the so-called "standards" of lethal injections (on a site with a much broader audience than say, Above the Law). Personally, I see it as a legislative question as opposed to a judicial one, but I'm curious as to what other lawyers or law students or legal scholars who happen to visit this site think and are willing to share.

2007-09-25 13:24:51 · 5 answers · asked by novemberrain 6

If an IOU is signed and notarized, can it hold up in court?

2007-09-25 13:08:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think affirmative action is unfair, especially when colleges and universities use it? Shouldn't everyone have an equal chance to get into college?
For example, asians and whites should have a higher test score in order to be considered on the same level with other ethnicities who have lower test scores.
I'm not being racist or anything like that, just wondering what people think about affirmative action.

2007-09-25 13:03:39 · 9 answers · asked by Someone 3

I know you dont have to in California

2007-09-25 13:02:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did sign a month to month lease for the mobile park though, that I cancelled. Do I get my money back? What do I tell her if she refuses.

2007-09-25 13:02:02 · 3 answers · asked by michellelangston2001 2

2007-09-25 12:53:04 · 7 answers · asked by Matt G 1

I understand that when the Supreme Court decides on a case, it set precedent for future cases. However, when that decision is made does it then become law? E.g: Supreme Court deciding that burning the American Flag is allowable because it falls under the protection of the first amendment incorporated by the fourteenth. Then can legislation make a law banning flag burning if the court decided it was okay?

2007-09-25 12:52:21 · 10 answers · asked by Jake 2

The reason for this question is that I never have paid much attention to this and I was wondering how important is it to know who and what type of record that they hold.

2007-09-25 12:29:48 · 3 answers · asked by ziggy 2

If a male exposes himself (even for a quick moment) to a female employee while they are the only two in the store (both are employees) how much money can the female get in lawsuits and how much trouble will the guy get into?

I am asking as a hypothetical question just because me and a friend are arguing that the female would get more from suing the store than suing the male who exposed himself.

2007-09-25 12:25:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

doesn't it cost to put one of these things out on a person? can anyone just do this if wanted? ive been seeing this happen to good people who should be the one's who need to put the ordere on not against. why doesnt the "Law" look into thes acts before just filing? i know of at least 3 people being harrassed this way.

2007-09-25 12:14:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 12:05:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just told that a friend of mine married while overseas using an online service. She actually has marriage certificates. Are these legal? If so, how can one go about divorcing online? Serious responses only, please.

2007-09-25 11:31:19 · 8 answers · asked by armymom 2

I was seriously injured on the job. Collected BWC payments, they say I reached MMI, so now they have cut me off. My Dr will not release me to go back to work. Can I sue my employer for my permanent injuries? I had a spinal fusion. Now i have a metal plate in my neck, and constant pain. BWC agrees I will be in pain for the rest of my life, and have permanent restrictions. Any ideas? Please help before i go broke. Thanks

2007-09-25 11:29:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Quick details, the company I work for is threatening a lawsuit against a client that I worked on and with who I have a great rapport and possible future career opportunities. The bad thing is that I think my company is in the wrong and would be setting myself up here. I am REALLY uncomfotable with having to testify and I am pretty darn sure I will be called. If I do, do I have to testify? Thanks!

2007-09-25 11:21:49 · 6 answers · asked by Hullabaloo 3