Can I mail a gold engagement ring (is there a difference if it has a real diamond or a zirconia) from Nashville, TN to Tokyo, Japan? Also, can I carry the same ring in my carry-on bag if I fly there?

November 27th, 2023

Can a legal representative living in Arizona assign a General Power of Attorney to an agent living in Michigan where the estate is, to handle some of the affairs of the estate?

April 11th, 2023

For an LLC that made a film in NY with investors, and now 8 years later, there is de minimis income with tax preparation fees costing more than the income, can the partners distribute the film as tenants in common or do an 'assignment and assumption agreement' to avoid filing a tax return? Who owns the copyright to the film in NY, the LLC or the partners? If it's the LLC, how can the copyrights be distributed via tenants in common or an 'assignment and assumption agreement'? What laws apply in NY and DE?

May 23rd, 2024

I was accused of offering to pay a female member to workout beside me at a gym where I have a daily fee privilege. The gym manager warned me that I could be kicked out if another complaint is received. I have no contract with this gym and was not told the identity of my accuser. What are my rights and what can I do about this situation?

May 17th, 2024

I was in a restaurant business with my wife, where she ran the business and I constructed the building. She never paid the withholding taxes for employees, and my name was on the corporation. After she left, I had to close the business, and my building and home were foreclosed on. The IRS claims I owe them $51,000 and placed a lien against me. I am on Social Security and have no resources. Do I need an attorney to negotiate a settlement with the IRS, or should I try to do it myself? If an attorney is needed, how can I find a local one specializing in this discipline, and how can I check their record?

October 1st, 2023