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		<title>Can I pay someone’s medical or education expenses and not be taxed for making a gift?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes. In addition to the $13,000 annual Gift Tax exclusion, there is a 100% exclusion when you make direct payments FOR someone’s medical bills or tuition expenses. Both the medical and educational exclusions are allowed without regard to the relationship—so the recipient need not be a close relative or your dependent. The payments must be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does a speeding motorist have the right to see the radar gun?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have a right to see the gun and to see the basis for which the cop is stopping you. You&#8217;ll need to do some work, but you can also subpoena the calibration records for the gun. In California, for example, if it wasn&#8217;t calibrated within the last 10 days of your stop, you win.
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		<title>What happens if I die without a will?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawyer Wu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If a person dies without a Will (known as dying &#8220;intestate&#8221;), his or her property must go through the probate process in order to have the legal title to the property transferred to the heirs at law. The probate court appoints a Personal Representative (frequently called an &#8220;Administrator&#8221; or &#8220;Administratrix&#8221;) to receive all claims against [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are my rights on taking lunch?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Federal law does not require that employees be given lunch breaks, but many state laws do. In California, for example, the general rule for meal periods is that no person may be employed for a work period of more than five hours without a meal period of not less than 30 minutes. However, the meal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If we win my child’s swimming accident lawsuit, who receives the money, us or our injured child?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawyer Wu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who receives the settlement money depends on the laws of your state. In many states, in order for a minor (anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years) to file a claim in court, the claim must be filed through a Guardian Ad Litem. The Guardian Ad Litem, usually one of the minor&#8217;s parents, will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I was injured when a diving board broke while I was on it, who can be sued?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawyer Wu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several potential parties you could sue:
(1) The property owner, if poor maintenance of the diving board was the reason it broke. In order to recover damages against the owner, you’d have to show that the board was not safe for usage and the risk of injury was great. To prove this you would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My spouse was hit by a car and needs complete, round-the-clock care. Can I receive damages for providing this care or for the fact that we no longer have the marriage we once enjoyed? What is my claim worth?</title>
		<link>http://lawyerwu.com/legal-advice/my-spouse-was-hit-by-a-car-and-needs-complete-round-the-clock-care-can-i-receive-damages-for-providing-this-care-or-for-the-fact-that-we-no-longer-have-the-marriage-we-once-enjoyed-what-is-my-claim/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawyer Wu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the types of damages that the spouse of an accident victim can receive is called loss of consortium – essentially, loss of the marital relationship that you once had. Many attorneys routinely consider &#8220;loss of consortium&#8221; damages as damages for decreased or limited sexual activity between the injured party and the spouse. While [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I was walking back to my car in the parking ramp at the local mall when I was hit by a car. Is the mall liable for my injuries as well as the driver of the car?</title>
		<link>http://lawyerwu.com/legal-advice/i-was-walking-back-to-my-car-in-the-parking-ramp-at-the-local-mall-when-i-was-hit-by-a-car-is-the-mall-liable-for-my-injuries-as-well-as-the-driver-of-the-car/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mall may be partially liable for your injuries depending on the circumstances of your accident – in other words, what led up to the driver hitting you – and whether the design of the ramp contributed to the accident. Conditions that could lead to liability include poor sightlines, poor lighting, unpredictable traffic patterns, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I was crossing against the light (jaywalking) and was hit by a car. Since the driver could see me and should have avoided, can I still sue?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you have no doubt realized, it is never a good idea to cross against the light. However, in your case, the court may find that the driver had the “last clear chance” to avoid the accident and therefore impose liability on the driver. You can expect, however, that your damages award may be decreased [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do I have to file immediately in a product liability case?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawyer Wu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You should. All states have some form of &#8220;statute of limitations&#8221;, which strictly limits the time you have to file a lawsuit. A valid claim filed after the statute is usually denied. As a result, if you think that you may have been injured from a defective product, you should seek the advice of an [...]]]></description>
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