by Denise Powers | Dec 25, 2023 | Family Disputes
A Million Dollar Dream: My Father’s Quest to Redeem Lost Time with His Daughters Thomas Puka, my beloved father, epitomized the American Dream. He was blessed with a loving wife and three daughters, and together with his father, he built a thriving business,...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 25, 2023 | Family Disputes
Can Thomas Puka Still Receive His Million Dollar Wish? Introduction Briefly introduce Tomas Puka and the context of his million-dollar wish. State the purpose of the discussion: to explore the feasibility of Tomas Puka achieving his wish. Background Information on...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 24, 2023 | Cause Of Action Elements
The four essential elements to decide if issue preclusion applies are: 1) the former judgment must be valid and final; 2) the same issue is being brought; 3) the issue is essential to the judgement; 4) the issue was actually litigated. Source:...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 24, 2023 | Court Procedures
In legal proceedings, a court can be moved to order various types of psychological examinations, each serving different purposes. These examinations are often pivotal in cases where mental health or cognitive ability is a significant factor. Here are some common types...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 24, 2023 | Court Procedures
When a plaintiff requests that a court order a defendant to undergo a psychological examination to determine capacity and competence, the question of who pays for this examination can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case....
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 24, 2023 | Trust & Estate Law
In the context of an irrevocable trust, the grantor’s ability to modify, dissolve, or engage with a lawyer to take action on the trust can be limited, depending on the terms of the trust and the laws of the jurisdiction where the trust is established. ...