Jackson County Tax Sale New Rules

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A recent Missouri Supreme Court case has stated that county tax sales must give adequate notice, before the tax sale occurs, to holders of mechanic’s liens.  Failure to give adequate notice to a mechanic’s lien holder could undo the entire tax sale.  If you purchased property from a county tax sale or you are a mechanic’s lien holder and may need assistance, feel free to contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or Choorfar@Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Conspiracy with your Attorney

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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A recent Missouri Court of Appeals has ruled that a client and their attorney cannot commit conspiracy together because the attorney acts only as a representative of the client.  The court further stated that statements provided to an attorney by the client are protected by the attorney-client privilege and cannot be later used against the attorney.

If you are needing an attorney to confide in, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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5 Tips when Renovating your Kitchen

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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Money.com suggests keeping in mind these five (5) tips when renovating, or thinking of renovating, your kitchen:

  1. Keep your design in sync with the rest of your house;
  2. Think about increasing the size of your kitchen by taking away space from an unused area;
  3. Paying an interior decorator could result in more money back when you sell your home;
  4. Don’t fix what isn’t broken;
  5. Just do a kitchen face-lift and only improve the cosmetics.
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Picking a State to Determine Custody

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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Missouri law states that only the courts of the home state can determine custody arrangements.  If you are facing a custody battle and you need assistance determining your home state or assistance in court, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Sex with an HIV-Positive Person can be a Crime

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law states that an HIV-positive person cannot have sexual contact with any person who does not know that they are an HIV-positive person.  The only exception to this rule is if the HIV-positive person communicates that they are HIV-positive, and the other sexual partner then consents to engage in the sexual contact.

If you have been in contact with an HIV-positive person and you believe it to be unlawful, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Kansas DUIs

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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Kansas courts have stated that police officers do not have legal grounds to obtain a search warrant to draw a driver’s blood to do a DUI or DWI test.  However, if you agree to do a take a breathalyzer based upon police misinformation, the information can still be used against you.  If you are facing a DUI or DWI in Kansas, contact our office at 816-514-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Stolen Identity on your Tax Return

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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More than 80% of Americans file their income tax returns after April 1.  However, if you do not file early, you leave the potential for an identity thief to file a fraudulent tax return in your name, claiming a big refund.  If your name or Social Security Number has been used to file a fraudulent return, you may need to send Form 14039 to the IRS.  You may also want to file a claim with identity theft.gov.

If you need assistance filing your income tax return, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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No Protection for Homosexuals

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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The Missouri Human Rights Act bars discrimination against gender-based discrimination.  However, the Missouri Human Rights Act does not protect people against discrimination based upon their sexual orientation.

If you believe you are the victim of discrimination and would like some assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Rights of a Business Partner

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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Missouri law allows a business partner to request an accounting in order to account for the business money.  However, the law does not provide the right of an accounting to a former partner.  If you experiencing issues with your business or with a business partner, contact our office at www.Hoorfarlaw.com or 816-524-4949.

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Pleading Insanity

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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In Missouri, only the defendant in a case can plead the defense of insanity when charged with a crime.  In order to plead insanity, the defendant must be evaluated by a licensed physician.  If the defendant is found insane, the defendant will be committed to a psychiatric ward instead of going to jail or going through the remainder of the trial.

If you have been charged with a crime and need legal assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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