Archive for the ‘Free Joe’ tag
How Can I Protect Myself From My Ex’s Debt? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 4/10/12
Ruth: My wife left me and is not coming back. What should I do to protect myself from her debts?
Joe Escalante: You should file for divorce. Even if you can’t find her…
Can I Trim My Neighbor’s Tree? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 4/6/12
Jo: Can I trim my neighbor’s tree if the branches hang into my yard?
Joe: You can, if you don’t kill the tree. However, if your neighbor is a jerk…
How to Trademark a Phrase or Saying & More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 4/3/12
Lance: How do you go about trademarking a phrase or saying?
If I’m Sued, Are the Assets in My Family Trust Protected? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 3/30/12
Sue: If someone sues me personally are assets in my family trust protected if i am the trustee?
Joe Escalante: That would depend on the kind of trust it is and who the beneficiaries are…
Can I Transfer My LLC’s Property to Myself? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 3/27/12
Marilyn: Can I transfer the deed on a property owned by my LLC to myself, personally?
Joe Escalante: The term is conveyance, and yes…
How to Change the Name of an LLC and More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 3/23/12
Ann-Margaret: Joe, How do we change the name of our LLC?
Joe Escalante: You can file papers to change the name with the Secretary of State, the process varies a bit, by state. However, talk to your tax pro, and consider just getting a new DBA with the name you now want to “do business as.”
Why Do I Need a Power of Attorney? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 3/20/12
Andie: Is it really necessary to have a power of attorney just in case of a medical emergency?
Joe Escalante: It’s nice. If you are incapacitated, and there’s someone you trust…
Is Giving a Bad Job Reference Against the Law? And More Free Legal Advice – 3/9/12
Laura: Hello Joe. Thank-you for your time. In the state of Iowa, as an employer, if I get a reference call from another employer regarding a potential hire for them, what can I legally tell them, especially if I want to save them the heartache of hiring a bad employee?
Joe Escalante: This is a tricky one…
What Are the Legal Implications of Too Much Perfume at Work? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 3/6/12
Lynda: What is the proper way to handle the situation when a co-worker wears heavy perfume in the workplace and it is affecting other co-workers? Are there any legal complications if we were to request them to not wear perfume?
Joe Escalante: This varies by state because some states or regions, like Santa Cruz California, have actually attempted to pass laws protecting employees
LegalZoom @ SXSW 2012
Exciting news! LegalZoom will be at South By Southwest this year!
Look for us at the LegalZoom Free Joe Coffee Bar in the IFC Crossroads House and keep an eye on @LegalZoom for updates on where else you can find us.
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