Archive for the ‘legal advice’ tag
Is Debt Passed on to Heirs? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 2/14/12
Martha: if a parent dies, is financial debt left unpaid, required to be paid by their adult children? (debt such as education loans taken out by the parent)
Joe Escalante: One of the purposes of probate…
Is Your Primary Residence Exempt from Bankruptcy? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 2/10/12
Candace: In a bankruptcy, can your primary residence be exempted and under what circumstances (i.e. which chapter filings)?
Joe Escalante: In Ch. 7, there are exemptions for your primary residence in some cases…
LLC Without a Physical Address? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 2/7/12
Elliott: How do you form an LLC using a PO Box? Joe Escalante: This is an issue that the Secretary of State in your state will govern…
Are Portions of a Painting Covered Under the Original Copyright? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe Friday 2/3/12
Charles: Hey Joe; I have one painting copyrighted. Are all images even closeups of portions of the original covered under the original copyright or do I need a new copyright for each blowup?
Joe Escalante: Any unauthorized copying of even a portion of your work would constitute an infringement…
What Happens to Your Property When You File for Bankruptcy? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 1/31/12
Debra: What happens to your property and vehicles when you file for bankruptcy ?
Joe Escalante: It depends on which kind of bankruptcy…
Do Copyright and Trademark Provide the Same Protection? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 1/27/12
Shantay: Is trademarking the same as copyrighting your logo, and if you go through your state to do so, will your logo be protected nationally or internationally?
Joe Escalante: State trademark and copyright would not protect you nationally. Always register with the U.S. agencies. And, these two are not the same. Let me explain…
How Long Does Probate Take? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 1/24/12
Karin: My mother is elderly and has been revising her will. What should she do about her property? Some advise to sign it over to the children in order not to pay estate taxes, is this good idea or not? Also, how long should it take to probate a will?
Can Text Messages Be Used as Evidence? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 1/20/12
Danette: Can text messages be used as proof of a loan agreement?
Joe Escalante: A text message could be used as “evidence” of something but whether it “proves” the existence would be up to a trier of fact in the courtroom. The problem…
How Is a Trust Different Than a Will? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 1/17/12
Robbyn: Is there a “package deal” for a couple that needs elder estate planning? Which documents would be needed? How is a trust better than a will if they own a residence and an out of state vacation home in addition to their vehicles and personal properties/bank & investment accounts?
Should My LLC Own Patents? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 1/13/12
Raymond: As the owner and founder of an LLC product development company, should I patent my designs/concepts under my personal name & ownership, or under ownership of the company itself?
