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Q: Is it legal for a son to execute a Power of Attorney without the elder's consent if a doctor claims incapacity?
I am concerned about the legality of my situation involving an elder's Power of Attorney document. The elder did not want his son to have power of attorney yet, but the son went through the elder's files, found the document, and executed it without the elder's awareness. Although the... View More 
Julie King
answered on Jul 15, 2025
answered on Jul 15, 2025
If a mentally incapacitated person has estate planning documents that were never finalized, signed and notarized BEFORE a physician declared the person incapacitated, then:
(1) The only estate planning documents that MIGHT be valid are documents that were signed, notarized, and in... View More
Q: Concern about returning to work and disability after TFCC tear surgery from work-related injury; employer doesn't accommodate restrictions.
I sustained a TFCC tear from a work-related injury and I'm scheduled for arthroscopy surgery soon. As a middle-aged woman working in an emergency room, I'm worried about the healing process and my return to work since my job does not accommodate limited restrictions. My employer is aware... View More
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Stephen Bilkis
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I'm sorry to hear you're facing such a difficult situation while recovering from your injury. When dealing with a work-related injury like a TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) tear, especially in a physically demanding job such as in an emergency room, it’s important to consider... View More
Q: When should I receive a settlement offer for my herniated disc injury in New Jersey?
I sustained a herniated disc injury while on the job in New Jersey. I've completed all my medical treatments, including evaluations by the final doctors, with the last evaluation occurring 4-5 months after. I've been in contact with my employer regarding settlement, but it's been... View More
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Gerald D. Siegel
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It would be helpful to know if you have an attorney and if a Claim Petition has been filed against your employer. If you are represented by an attorney, my question to you is: were you examined by a doctor that he/she chose for a permanency exams.
If you are not represented, your employer... View More
Q: What if a police report is missing by my court date for a misdemeanor fireworks citation?
I received a misdemeanor citation for fireworks, but the District Attorney's office has informed me twice that a police report has not been filed. I have no prior legal issues. What happens if the police report is still not submitted by my court date?
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Maxwell J. Wright
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Generally, the arresting/citing police agency will refer the report(s) to the prosecutorial agency (i.e. District Attorney or City Attorney) for filing. If the file/report(s) are not referred to the prosecutorial agency before the date listed on the citation, no case will be filed on or before that... View More
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Q: How can an AI startup in India patent in the US?
I am part of an AI tech startup registered in India. We are currently in the prototype stage and want to register a patent for our technology in the US. We do not have any existing patents in India or elsewhere, and we are unsure about any challenges we might face in the US patent process. How can... View More
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Jul 14, 2025
answered on Jul 14, 2025
To obtain a patent in the US, here is the process for someone in India.
(1) Find a patent attorney in India. To find such a lawyer, you may contact a lawyer that you already know who will be able to provide you a reference.
(2) The patent attorney in India should determine if your... View More
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