Schmoke and a pancake? asked:


This is a rephrasing of a question I asked earlier, but realized was too vague. Which documents are prepared by the seller’s attorney? And which one does the title search? What else must the seller’s attorney do?

Troy

ferrariman610 asked:


I am the defense attorney in a mock of the My Lai trial, and need to know the attorney’s role.
This is for an 8th grade enrichment class and I don’t know what the military defense attorney’s role is. Is the role the same as any defense attorney?

Antonio

PENNY M asked:


Minor has court date set and is appointed court appointed attorney. Prior to court date minor gets married to an adult. Is minor still entitled to court appointed attorney or does she now fall under different rules due to her husband being an adult?

Duane

S W asked:


My husband’s uncle passed away and there is speculation that he had a will drawn up but no one knows where it is.

Would there be a way to find out what attorney he used through the court system? How would one find out if someone has had a will drawn up through the legal system?

Paula

Steven Carlson asked:


Riverside County has over 4,000 Riverside County attorneys or Riverside County lawyers registered with the State Bar of California. Some popular cities within Riverside County where Riverside County attorneys may be practicing law are Aguanga, Anza, Banning, Beaumont, Bermuda Dunes, Blythe, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Cherry Valley, Chiriaco Summit, Coachella, Corona, Desert Center, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Mecca, Menifee, Mira Loma, Moreno Valley, Mountain Center, Murrieta, Norco, North Palm Springs, Nuevo, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Pine Cove, Quail Valley, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, Romoland, Rubidoux, San Jacinto, Sky Valley, Sun City, Temecula, Thermal, Thousand Palms, Wildomar, Winchester, and others. With so many attorneys practicing law in Riverside County California, how do you find the right Riverside County divorce attorney or Riverside County divorce lawyer who can help you with your particular divorce case and/or child custody case?

First, an experienced Riverside County divorce attorney or Riverside County divorce lawyer should have experience and legal expertise in the field of family law. Family law covers a variety of topics such as divorce or dissolution of marriage, paternity, domestic partnerships, child custody and visitation, domestic violence, restraining orders, spousal support, child support, guardianship, adoptions, community property, division of property, and more. Some Riverside County divorce attorneys may specialize or have more experience than others in specific areas of family law. For example, some Riverside County attorneys are certified by the State Bar of California or an organization accredited by the State Bar of California as a specialist in the field of family law. Currently, Riverside County has approximately a dozen Certified Family Law Specialists (CFLS) registered with the State Bar of California. These Riverside County attorney’s have made efforts to become State Bar certified in the field of family law. In other words, of over 4,000 Riverside County attorneys in California, only a dozen are Certified Family Law Specialists (CFLS). However, just because a Riverside County attorney is not a Certified Family Law Specialist does not mean he/she is not qualified and/or experienced to handle a Riverside County family law, divorce and/or child custody case. In fact, there are many well-qualified Riverside County attorneys or Riverside County lawyers who do not hold State Bar certifications. If you are searching for a Riverside County divorce attorney or Riverside County divorce lawyer and you do not know what to look for or where to begin, narrowing down your search to only those who practice family law in Riverside County may be a good place to begin.

Further, an experienced Riverside County divorce attorney or Riverside County divorce lawyer should have success representing clients on child custody and divorce cases in Riverside County. He/she will likely be familiar with the judges, processes, and procedures in the Riverside County family court which an attorney outside of Riverside County may not have. However, just because an attorney or lawyer is not located in Riverside County California does not mean he/she is not qualified and/or experienced to represent you on a family law, divorce, or child custody case in Riverside County. Ultimately, if you have a child custody and/or divorce case in Riverside County, you will want to investigate any prospective attorney’s background and experience and choose the right divorce attorney or divorce lawyer you believe can help you with your Riverside divorce case and legal need.

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Donna

superduperturtlemom asked:


My Grandmother made gave somebody power of attorney and they are using it to cash in bonds and other things without her permission. She would like to know how to take away the power of attorney from that person.

Edgar

Jacques Habra asked:


There are a number of benefits to be had when using an attorney answering service. After all, attorneys receive calls at all times of the day and night and usually from new and existing clients in immediate need. It’s unrealistic to think that you can dedicate someone to the sole task of serving as an in-house attorney answering service. This is where a legal answering service and answering services can benefit your business. Here are some of the key benefits to hiring an attorney answering service for your law firm.

 

The last thing you want for your firm is to miss phone calls from potential and existing clients in need of immediate legal services. For this purpose, an attorney answering service is the best way to manage the call volume coming into your firm on a regular basis. Many firms use specialty answering services during after-hours periods, when there is no one in the office to actually pick up the phone.

 

However, many firms are now seeing the value in using an attorney answering service during regular business hours as well. This is because in most cases, employees could be completing a host of other tasks instead of simply sitting in front of a phone, taking down initial consultation information. Moreover, a legal answering service and answering services that specialize in working with law firms know exactly what information to get from callers so that the message is routed through the proper channels. For this reason, working with an attorney answering service not only gives your firms employees flexibility and convenience, but a legal answering service and answering services specializing in legal practices also increase overall efficiency.

 

After hours, a professional answering service becomes even more vital to the success of your business. After all, when do many people solicit the services of an attorney? Usually after the close of regular business hours; and you don’t want to turn away clients in need of your services because they were relegated to leaving a message on a voicemail that won’t be checked until the following morning. In most instances, those clients will simply call around until they find a firm with an attorney answering service that can provide immediate assistance. Alternatively, you don’t want to spend your time calling back a bunch of messages that could have feasibly waited until the next day. A specialty answering service can get the right information to help you make the distinction between those cases that are truly emergencies and those that can wait until the next business day.

 

Every attorney feels, and rightfully so, that their time is valuable. This can also be said for the time that staff spends contributing to various cases. To maintain a high level of efficiency amongst your legal staff, consider hiring an attorney answering service to outsource some of the important, but tedious tasks of answering phone calls and getting new client information. In the end, you will free up your support staff to assist with current and new clients and you can now rely on a specialty answering service to take care of your incoming calls for you.



Colleen

Brooke Hayles asked:


Looking for a new career and comfortable working with figures? Then you might consider becoming a tax attorney. It is well worth investigating what the training might involve - people faced with an impending battle with the IRS or confusion over the tax laws, highlight the fact that tax attorneys are in demand.

The rules and regulations that surround things like filing your tax returns and making appropriate documentation often need further clarification. Some people just don’t fully understand what they are doing and as a result could end up with stiff penalties for their ignorance. A tax attorney can help with these problems and make life easier for many people.

In order to be successful as a tax attorney then you need to learn the tax code and laws, inside out. Then, if a person needs assistance with Internal Revenue Service issues you will be able to help. A good tax attorney can help organize and analyze the information that is needed to appease the IRS - if you can do this then your services will be in demand. The complex forms that need filling in can be overwhelming for people without that specialist knowledge.

There are a number of things that could prove a problem with the IRS. If you can’t account for any mistakes you have made then you could be liable for heavy penalties. This could result in your hard earned dollars going to fines and additional penalties. If the IRS takes action against you over your past tax filings, you may need to employ a tax attorney if you want to avoid any prosecution for fraud.

Tax attorneys are called upon to help in a number of different areas. Someone may request help with their Payroll Taxes - or they may be called to speak on behalf of someone facing penalties from the IRS. Tax specialists represent those who have filed late returns for one or more years and can argue for a lenient payment plan for their clients. Tax attorneys choose whether they want to be paid by the hour or whether they will charge on the basis of a given assignment.

What An Attorney Should Be Acquainted With

A tax attorney should be familiar with state and federal codes and how these operate. It is also advisable to develop a working knowledge of various incomes, properties and other personal wealth as these are all liable to taxes. A tax lawyer should be an expert in the ways of state and federal laws. This means all the possible taxes that exist. This may include sales, gift, as well as inheritance taxes. It is also advisable for a tax attorney to be familiar with the laws regarding the estates of the recently deceased.

A regular tax-related attorney should be able to deal with all of this information. A tax fraud attorney on the other hand is employed by those who have made a few mistakes in their tax filings. Some attorneys develop a specialist area and their services therefore are specific to the needs of particular individuals and businesses. The attorney may also specialize in one of two main tax issues: the IRS or another taxing authority. Either way, a tax lawyer is often in demand for protecting parts of people’s incomes and solving complex business issues.

Prerequisites Needed

To become a tax attorney you need training which results in the qualification of Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Once you have the right educational credentials, then you need to be licensed by a State Board of Law Examiners if you want to practice as an attorney or counselor. If you really are interested in becoming a tax specialist then you may consider applying to a good law school. They will have various entry qualifications that you may need to fulfill first. Do some research on the different institutions and their requirements first.

Summary:

If you want to become a tax attorney you need to find out what they do first. A tax attorney helps people to deal with their taxes in the proper manner. An individual or a business may need the help of a tax attorney for a variety of reasons - including mistakes in their returns or late tax returns. You need quite a high educational level to become a tax lawyer.



Veronica

- asked:


If an attorney is aware that a brain-dead person has been victimized in some way, can that attorney take initiative and represent that person even though not requested to do so? This is purely academic so feel free to be creative with the question and any related variables.
I guess what I’m really asking is how to assert this ability in court if the defenese were to object. Is there a statute or case law to reference?

Deborah

Martin Petroff asked:


The “durable power of attorney” is one of the most powerful planning tools that an attorney can recommend to a client, not only for estate planning, but also for Medicaid and other public benefit planning.

When a person (the principal) signs a power of attorney, he gives another person (the agent) the power to act in his place and on his behalf in managing his assets and affairs. The agent’s powers may be broad and sweeping so as to include almost any act which the principal might have performed. It should be noted, however, that, in general, acts which are inherently testamentary in nature, such as the authority to make or revoke a will, may not be performed by an agent.

A power of attorney can be either a “general” power of attorney, where the agent may perform almost any act the principal might have performed himself regarding the financial management of his affairs, or a “limited” power of attorney where the agent has one or more specific powers, such as the power to sell a particular property to a particular purchaser at a particular time.

A single principal may name one or more agents who can be authorized to act either “jointly” or “severally” (alone without the signature of the other agent or agents).

The “durable” power of attorney is unlike the ordinary power of attorney in that it does not become inoperative upon the incapacity of the principal. The durable power of attorney, provides that those powers granted to the agent shall not be affected by the subse-quent disability or incapacity of the principal or by the lapse of time.

In drafting powers of attorney, care should be given to confer powers with as much specificity as possible in order to avoid the possibility of a court construing a specific omission as an intent to fail to grant that specific power. Such an adverse finding could be a serious detriment to the principal’s assets. The power of attorney for asset management in the case of a seriously ill or disabled person is especially useful in situations where the person’s assets may be modest and, accordingly, do not warrant the expense associated with other planning techniques such as trusts or guardianships.

The great advantage of the durable power of attorney is that it remains in effect after the principal’s incapacity. The agent, therefore, can act immediately upon the principal’s incapacity to manage his assets or to take various measures without initiating costly and time consuming guardianship proceedings to obtain the court’s authorization for such transactions.

In a few states, the principal is allowed to delegate to the agent in the durable power of attorney various health care powers in addition to control over financial matters. In New York State, however, a health care power of attorney or proxy must be a separate document from a power of attorney.



Wilma