Archive for the ‘legal questions’ 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
How Do I Add a Member to My LLC? And More Free Legal Advice – Free Joe 3/2/12
Jon: What steps need to be taken when a single-member LLC adds a member. Are there any forms that need to be filed with the IRS for this?
Joe Escalante: This changes your tax situation so you need to speak to your tax pro before you do it. Rules governing these entities vary by state…
