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Do I need a will if I don’t own much?
I’m 34, rent my apartment, and have some savings, a car and a retirement account. I have a young daughter. Is a will really necessary at this stage?
I received an audit letter from the tax authority — what should I do first?
I got a letter saying my return from two years ago has been selected for examination. They want receipts for business expenses. I am self-employed and my records…
Will filing for bankruptcy mean I lose my house and car?
I am behind on credit cards and medical bills but still current on my mortgage and car loan. If I file for bankruptcy, will I have to give…
How do we pay for a nursing home without losing the family home?
My mother has dementia and will probably need full-time care soon. Her main asset is her house. We’ve heard Medicaid could help but that the house might have…
The car I just bought keeps breaking down — do I have any rights?
I bought a new car four months ago and it has been back to the dealer five times for the same transmission problem. They keep saying it is…
Can I get a copy of my own medical records?
I asked my clinic for my records and they said it could take a long time and there would be a fee. Do I have a right to…
My contractor walked off the job halfway through — what can I do?
I paid a deposit and two stage payments for a kitchen extension. The builder stopped turning up three weeks ago and will not answer calls. What are my…
My VA disability claim was denied — what are my options?
I filed for a back condition I believe started during my service. The decision letter says there is no link to service. I have about a year of…
Can I be fired for complaining about harassment at work?
I reported a manager for repeated inappropriate comments. Two weeks later I was moved to a worse shift, and now my hours have been cut. Is that legal?
Can I work while my immigration application is being processed?
I am inside the country on a student visa that expires soon. I have applied for a work visa. Am I allowed to start my new job while…