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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia My parents (which is how I refer to my step-father and my mother) created a will leaving all assets to the surviving spouse if either of them died. The will also states that after the death of the surviving spouse, the assets would be...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia I was offered a job last week, contingent upon the results of a drug screening. Today, the hiring manager called to inform me that I failed the drug test and she had no choice but to rescind the offer. I explained to her that the only...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia Late last year, I quit my job and moved in with my 94-year-old grandmother as her live-in caregiver. I didn't want to accept any money but my parents insisted. I realized that I needed to make a certain amount ($11,670 for 2015) to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia I went over to my parents' for dinner last night and I was watching a Law & Order re-run with my step-dad. The officers went to the home of someone who was accused of a crime (non-violent, something like making threats or harassment) but...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia My grandmother died in 2012 and left her entire estate to my dad, her only child. The bulk of the estate was real estate- her home and a small rental home adjacent to her property. My dad and step-mom moved in and she made improvements...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia My mom retired early (age 59) from her job as a Special Education School Bus Driver in 2013 due to several health-related issues. Her attorney pursued a Workers Comp claim on her behalf and succeeded in negotiating a $60k settlement...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia My sister was cited for violating Georgia's "Move Over" Law today. The law requires drivers to move into an available left lane as they approach an emergency vehicle or law enforcement officer pulled onto the right shoulder. If a lane...

All parties involved live in Georgia. Back in 2009, my mom and step-dad tried to help my sister by selling her my mother's vehicle (a 2003 Ford Explorer) for about 75% of the vehicle's value AND allowing her to make payments until she had paid for the purchase in full. The price of the vehicle...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia In July 2010, my mother was involved in an accident while driving my car. She was rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light and forced into the rear-end of the car stopped in front of her. The impact into the rear of the vehicle in...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia Prior to my grandfather’s death in 2007, my grandparents’ home was co-titled in my grandfather’s, grandmother’s and my step-father’s name as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship. The remainder of their assets were in the form of...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? GEORGIA My grandmother passed away recently and my dad is the sole beneficiary of her estate. He inherited approximately $350k in real estate and $30k in cash in accordance with her will. He also received $20k from her life insurance policy and...

hat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? GEORGIA My mom was injured in an accident while driving my car in July 2010. I borrow her car at least twice every month to take my grandmother to medical appointments. My car is too low to the ground for her to get in/out, so it's a necessity...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? GEORGIA My grandmother is terminally ill and isn’t expected to survive more than a few more weeks. She has been fighting lung disease and crippling rheumatoid arthritis for years. We learned on Thanksgiving day that she has an inoperable...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia My car was recently rear-ended by a teenager (on her cell phone, no less). My vehicle was stopped, but she hit with enough force to knock it into the SUV (also stopped) in front of it. The impact with the SUV caused the driver's side...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I live in Georgia and the collection agency (Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.) is located in Virginia. I lost my job in May 2007 and defaulted on several unsecured credit accounts (which was everything except my car loan). I worked for the...