In a deposition I initiate against the plaintiff, if I have a court reporter present who would also be the deposing officer, can I have a friend unrelated to the case do the video recording to save costs? If this is ill-advised, can you explain why?

April 29th, 2023

How can I transfer mineral rights from my name into my living trust in Montana, and where can I find a downloadable mineral deed form for this purpose?

August 17th, 2024

In a fictional novel involving a homicide in Pasadena, CA, where the victim was killed during an FBI search and the details of the situation could expose government secrets, what legal instruments could the government use to keep such information secret, and how would they prevent the coroner from accessing or releasing sensitive information?

October 9th, 2024

A relative has been neglected and abused in a nursing home, and the family wants to transfer her to a different one closer to home. They were told the new nursing home doesn't work with the contract she is covered by and were advised to change the contract. They are unsure where to start and need guidance on how to proceed with the transfer, especially since she has Medicaid/Medicare.

April 24th, 2024

We bought a 2017 Kia Sorrento for $28,000 but were financed for $32,000 without realizing it. The car has a recurring issue where it slows down and then surges after stopping, which the dealership service cannot duplicate. We want to return the car but were told it's not a lemon law issue and that we would have to pay for storage if we don't pick it up. We also bought another car before resolving the issue with the first one. What should we do?

November 8th, 2024