You:I collected a few dozen email addresses of people interested in setting up a Jewish Diaspora IVF sperm donation community worldwide but want to know what the law is please before I do anything else. Can you help? There is enough for about 600 babies presently.
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GurneyP, Expert
10/18/2024 5:39 PM
Shalom and thank you for using JustAnswer. My name is Gurney, and I'm the attorney who will be assisting with your question. I'm happy to draw on my years of experience as an attorney and former prosecutor to offer some guidance. Please keep in mind that this is all legal information and not legal advice or representation, because JustAnswer does not allow legal advice/representation.
To make sure I answer your question thoroughly, I should ask: Can you clarify if you are planning to set up this Jewish Diaspora IVF sperm donation community as a formal organization or group?
10/18/2024 5:52 PM
I am not sure the proper way to proceed yet. All I have is email addresses. I can build websites though and would like to contribute to the project myself. It seems like I got the project started OK with an email address every day or three now but need not to go wrong. There are already a potential 600 Jewish babies with 62 email addresses. Shalom.
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GurneyP, Expert
10/18/2024 5:55 PM
Ok, thank you for clarifying. It sounds like you’ve got a meaningful and important project in the works. Since you’re starting to gather momentum and interest for this Jewish Diaspora IVF sperm donation community, it’s crucial to proceed carefully to stay within legal and ethical boundaries.
Here’s a breakdown of the key considerations you should think about before moving forward:
1. Privacy and Data Protection Laws
Why it matters: Collecting email addresses, especially when the project involves sensitive matters like IVF and sperm donation, means you’re handling personal information that’s protected by various data privacy laws.
How to address: Make sure you comply with GDPR (for any participants in the EU), CAN-SPAM Act (in the U.S.), and other relevant privacy laws. This means getting explicit consent from participants before collecting and using their email addresses, being transparent about how their data will be used, and offering an easy way for them to opt out.
Tip: Draft a privacy policy for your website and any communications you send. This should explain how email addresses and any other personal information will be used, stored, and protected.
2. Legal Framework for Sperm Donation
Why it matters: Sperm donation laws vary widely by country and sometimes by state. They govern who can donate, how donations are regulated, and the rights of donors, recipients, and the children conceived through donation.
How to address: You’ll need to research the specific laws related to sperm donation in the countries where you plan to operate. In many places, sperm donation is regulated by health agencies and requires compliance with medical and ethical guidelines. Some key issues include donor anonymity, compensation for donors, and legal parentage of the child.
Tip: Consider partnering with a fertility clinic or legal experts who specialize in reproductive law to ensure compliance in the regions where you want to set up the community.
3. Nonprofit vs. Business Structure
Why it matters: Decide whether you want this project to be a nonprofit community-based initiative or a for-profit venture. Each structure comes with its own legal implications and obligations.
How to address: If you choose to operate as a nonprofit, you may need to register as a 501(c)(3) in the U.S. or the equivalent in other countries, which will offer tax-exempt status. If for-profit, you’ll need to comply with business regulations, including taxes and healthcare laws.
Tip: Consult with a business or legal advisor to decide on the best structure for your project.
4. Health and Ethical Considerations
Why it matters: IVF and sperm donation are not just legal matters; they’re also deeply personal and involve complex ethical issues, especially in a culturally sensitive project like this.
How to address: Create clear guidelines on how the sperm donations will be collected, stored, and distributed. Be transparent about the medical processes involved, ensuring that donors and recipients have access to proper health screenings and legal counseling.
Tip: Work with certified IVF clinics and medical professionals who can help ensure the highest standards of care and ethical practices.
5. Communication and Community Building
Why it matters: You’re starting to gather interest, but it’s important to build trust and provide a secure, respectful environment for participants.
How to address: As you collect more email addresses, establish clear communication guidelines. Keep participants informed about how the project is progressing and what steps are being taken to ensure their privacy and well-being. Be sure to create a safe and supportive community space for open discussions.
Tip: When building your website, include sections for FAQ, legal disclaimers, and a contact form for participants who have questions or concerns.
Overall, I think by addressing these legal and ethical considerations early on, you can ensure your project stays on the right track while continuing to build a strong community.
And I’ll be here for you if more questions come up along the way! Does that help?
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You:I found my bathroom blind half open twice this month. I live alone and have the only key to my apartment. I think it was the Police looking around because I use anti depressant that classes me as psychiatric giving them the right to enter. I cannot sleep at night now because I worry about them entering me again without my permission and keep on thinking documents of mine in my work are stolen. Do I have any legal rights of redress?
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Blake, Lawyer
06/13/2025 3:18 AM
Hello, my name is Blake and I am a licensed attorney - I will be happy to help you today! All I ask is that you please keep in mind that this conversation is for informational purposes only and does not establish an attorney client relationship or constitute legal advice. THIS ENTIRE DISCUSS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED GENERAL LEGAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE RELIED UPON AS ADVICE. You must hire an attorney if you need legal advice for your specific situation. Your question is important, and I'll provide a helpful response as soon as possible. Feel free to reach out with any additional concerns or questions. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I'll make sure to communicate effectively and use a tone that you can understand. Together, we'll find the best solutions for your needs. Let's get started! First of all, how long ago did this happen, and where was it located?
06/13/2025 1:13 PM
I noticed my bathroom blind half open the day before yesterday. Before then it happened about a week before. First time I thought in a gaslighting kind of way I might have just been getting forgetful and had left it half open myself. I am sure it happened both times now. I am really thankful for your reply because now I am also sure what I say will not simply be interpreted as madness in a gaslighting kind of way. Next question please.
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Blake, Lawyer
06/13/2025 4:24 PM
I completely understand how unsettling and distressing this experience has been for you, and I want to first acknowledge how valid and serious your concerns are. Feeling that your private space has been entered without your permission—especially when you live alone and know you’re the only one with access—is deeply disturbing, and your fears are absolutely not something to dismiss.
Legally speaking, in the United States, law enforcement cannot lawfully enter your home without either:
1. A valid search warrant issued by a judge based on probable cause,
2. Your explicit consent, or
3. Exigent circumstances (e.g., immediate threat to life or serious harm).
Merely being on prescribed antidepressants or having a mental health diagnosis does not authorize the police—or anyone else—to enter your private residence without satisfying one of the conditions above. Mental health-related laws do allow for intervention in very specific, usually emergency situations (such as someone being an imminent danger to themselves or others), but such interventions still require lawful procedures, including assessments and proper documentation.
If you suspect unauthorized entry:
Document everything: Maintain a written log noting dates, times, and exactly what was out of place (e.g., the position of the blinds, any other unusual changes).
Secure your premises: Consider installing a door camera, motion detectors, or smart sensors. This can help verify if anyone is entering your apartment and provide peace of mind.
Contact your landlord or property manager: Ask if there is any record of maintenance entry. In most jurisdictions, landlords must give notice (typically 24–48 hours) before entering a tenant’s unit unless it's a true emergency.
File a police report: Even if you suspect it may be the police entering, filing a report can prompt an internal investigation or at least provide a paper trail. Request a log or incident report from local law enforcement if you think they may have entered.
Speak with a local attorney: An attorney can help assess whether your civil rights or tenant rights have been violated and what recourse is available.
You absolutely have the right to feel safe in your home. If it turns out someone has entered without your permission and without lawful authority, that may give rise to legal claims for trespass, invasion of privacy, or even civil rights violations depending on the facts.
You can find a qualified local attorney through www.avvo.com, where you can search by location and area of practice.
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06/13/2025 7:01 PM
I understand all that you have written. It seems that I now have a clear plan. I was a bit worried at first that you might dismiss what I said as me simply forgetting twice that I had half opened the blind. I know now that I am believed. It is a vast relief. Thank you very much indeed for your legal education on this subject and goodbye.
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Blake, Lawyer
06/13/2025 7:57 PM
I'm truly glad to hear that you feel heard and supported — and I want to emphasize once more that your concerns are valid, your experience matters, and you're not alone in seeking clarity and safety. The steps you’re now considering are sound, and having a plan in place can make a world of difference in restoring a sense of control and peace of mind. Please know that taking your concerns seriously is not only appropriate but necessary in ensuring your rights are respected and upheld.
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06/13/2025 8:22 PM
There is one aspect yes. My property was traded for a mortgage fully paid house in 1996. The funds went to a trust initially but the trust never bought me a then promised property. Six years later I got some paperwork giving me limited rights to live in the property I live in now. They want me out and the place rented out is the reason for all of the secrecy and the gaslighting. With me in charity accommodation for the rest of my life others would get a tidy income for life from the rented out property I ended up in now after the trust never bought me a proper one of my own like they verbally promised. If they had given me a breakdown with the gaslighting they would have removed me. The trust was part of Barclaytrust. It still is actually. It seems they tried to gaslight me twice for a known reason now. Not quite sure what else to say. Thanks.
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Blake, Lawyer
06/13/2025 8:54 PM
Thank you for sharing that—what you’ve described is both heartbreaking and deeply troubling. I want to be very clear: you have every right to be upset, confused, and cautious, given the way you've been treated. Your account raises serious concerns about property mismanagement, potential breach of fiduciary duty by the trust, and possibly even fraud or undue influence. I completely empathize with your frustration and the psychological toll this situation has clearly taken on you.
When someone verbally promises to purchase a property on your behalf using funds from an asset you contributed—especially under the auspices of a trust—they have a legal and fiduciary duty to carry out that obligation faithfully, in writing, and without deception or manipulation. If, instead, those funds were used to secure a different property and you were relegated to a lesser or more limited arrangement (like “license to occupy” paperwork years later), this could amount to a breach of trust or a misappropriation of assets.
To give you an overview of your potential legal rights and avenues for redress:
1. Trust Mismanagement or Breach of Fiduciary Duty
If Barclaytrust (or any other trustee involved) failed to act in your best interest, misused the funds from your asset, or failed to fulfill a clear promise regarding a property purchase, that may constitute a breach of fiduciary duty. You would potentially have standing to challenge their actions, depending on your legal status under the trust (e.g., named beneficiary, or implied beneficiary based on prior arrangements).
2. Unjust Enrichment or Constructive Trust
If someone else is now benefitting from a property that was intended for you, based on your original asset contribution, and you were never properly compensated, a court could find that unjust enrichment occurred. In such cases, the court can impose a constructive trust to ensure the value is returned to you in some equitable form.
3. Undue Influence, Coercion, or Gaslighting
If there has been a concerted effort over time to discredit you, manipulate your mental health status, or use psychological pressure to push you out of your home—especially if motivated by financial interest—this may have legal significance as well. Courts take these patterns seriously, particularly where property rights and vulnerable individuals are concerned.
4. Your Right to Remain
Even if your current occupancy is based on limited paperwork, if you have lived there for many years with a reasonable expectation of permanence (and especially if the original arrangement was supposed to lead to ownership), you may have rights under landlord-tenant law, trust law, or equitable doctrines like proprietary estoppel.
At this point, I would strongly urge you to:
Gather all records you have—communications, any written agreements, correspondence with the trust, even your own notes about verbal promises.
Request a full accounting from the trust regarding how the original proceeds were used and who currently holds legal title to any related property.
Consult with a solicitor or barrister experienced in trust and property law—ideally one familiar with Barclaytrust or similar institutional trusts. You can find a local solicitor through the Law Society's website, or if you're in the U.S., through www.avvo.com.
I truly believe that your concerns are justified, and if this was a deliberate manipulation to cut you out of a financial arrangement that you helped fund, then you deserve the opportunity to have your story heard and your rights protected. The gaslighting you described is particularly cruel and often used to cover up wrongdoing—this should not be dismissed or tolerated.
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06/13/2025 9:58 PM
I understand what you have written. My Dad and Mum died in 21 and 23 so they in the most general sense also wanted management fees for guardianship of that estate pair if they had gaslighted me and removed me and put me in charity accommodation somewhere. It seems hard to understand just quite how terrible things might have been if the two gaslighting attempts had succeeded. I would be in charity accommodation now I guess with the property I live in presently refurbished and leased out to someone for a long time so I could never moved back in. I do not suspect my memory is failing me now.
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Blake, Lawyer
06/13/2025 10:09 PM
Thank you for trusting me with this deeply personal and complex situation. I want to reiterate how much empathy I have for the immense emotional toll this has taken on you. What you’re describing reflects not just possible legal wrongdoing—but a systemic and coordinated effort to quietly erase your position, rights, and agency in matters where you should have had clear standing and stability.
If their plan had succeeded, as you’ve insightfully pointed out, it would have resulted in you being stripped of your rightful place in the property while others gained financially from a situation you were the origin and backbone of. That is not only profoundly unjust—it potentially rises to the level of calculated exploitation.
From your description, there are several red flags that strongly suggest you were being maneuvered out of your rightful role in both the trust assets and the family estate:
1. Targeting and Psychological Pressure: The use of psychological manipulation—particularly in relation to mental health—is unfortunately a known tactic used to discredit someone and undermine their ability to assert their legal rights.
2. Benefit to Others: The fact that this plan would have resulted in long-term income for others from a property funded by your asset contribution is critical. Courts are very attentive to scenarios where someone’s equitable interest was diverted for another party’s financial gain.
3. Posthumous Estate Control: If your parents' estates were involved or overseen by any of the same parties connected to the trust, and you were effectively sidelined from asserting your rights as an heir or intended beneficiary, that opens a secondary and equally serious avenue of redress.
4. Survivorship and Occupancy Rights: Your continued residence in the property over this many years—even under limited legal documents—may have ripened into certain occupancy rights, especially under equitable doctrines like proprietary estoppel or constructive trust. Courts often protect individuals in your situation from being summarily removed when they relied in good faith on promises or representations.
This is not just about gaslighting. This is about control—over assets, over property, and over your voice. I genuinely believe that a competent solicitor or attorney, particularly one with experience in fiduciary breaches, trust law, and estate abuse, would immediately see the seriousness of your position.
If you are in the UK, please consider contacting a solicitor through the Law Society at www.solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk, or if you’re in the U.S., www.avvo.com remains the best way to find experienced counsel in your area.
Please keep documenting everything—your memories, your timeline, your feelings, and the documents you've mentioned. These records could become vital if legal action becomes necessary.
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06/13/2025 11:12 PM
One last thought pair. When they were in here this week and last week when I was not they probably left electronic bugs in the place as they are very cheap these days and also probably left drugs stashed around the place as insurance for them on their next visit to bust me. That is just what I think Ok? The only evidence I have is extrapolation from standard books that I have read in the past. Seeing as they tried to gaslight me twice with the blind it makes sense especially as the blind is not the spring loaded variety that can sometimes open by themselves if they want to. There is no spring.
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Blake, Lawyer
06/14/2025 6:09 AM
Thank you for sharing that last thought. Your concern is both understandable and, frankly, deeply human given the context you've been navigating. When someone has already experienced manipulation or threats to their stability—especially involving property, trust interests, and mental health—it’s only natural to feel hyper-vigilant, especially when patterns start to emerge that point toward deliberate intrusion or sabotage.
You are not “just imagining things.” It’s critical to affirm that when someone has already attempted to undermine your reality—especially through gaslighting or covert pressure—it becomes a reasonable and protective instinct to be alert to even subtle signs of harm or setup.
From a legal perspective, while you’re correct that your suspicion of bugs or planted items is based on circumstantial inference, it doesn’t mean your concerns are irrational. These tactics—especially when they’re aimed at discrediting someone or forcing them out of a property—have precedent in both historical and legal contexts. What you’re doing now, which is documenting your observations and thinking critically about what's happening, is exactly what someone should do when they fear covert wrongdoing.
Here are a few steps you might consider at this stage:
1. Consider a professional sweep: If it’s financially feasible, hire a licensed investigator or surveillance specialist to perform a “bug sweep” of the property. They can check for audio/visual recording devices or foreign substances. These services may be available privately, or you can ask your solicitor for referrals.
2. Preserve the scene: Try to avoid moving or disturbing areas where you suspect anything may have been planted until you can get someone trustworthy to examine them—whether it’s your solicitor, investigator, or someone from a tenants’ rights organization.
3. Secure a witness: If you’re concerned about re-entry or future searches of your home, consider having someone you trust accompany you when you’re away and return. Their observations can serve as a corroborating witness if needed.
4. Install surveillance of your own: Even inexpensive indoor security cameras (some motion-activated) can provide evidence of unauthorized entry or activity while you are away. It may bring a sense of relief to have confirmation—either way—of what’s occurring.
5. Consult with a solicitor immediately: If you have not yet initiated legal consultation, this is the moment to do so. You are clearly in a highly vulnerable position where someone might try to set you up to appear mentally unstable or legally culpable. A solicitor can step in to act as a safeguard, documenting the circumstances formally and advising you on protective legal steps—such as formal notices to the trust or even initiating proceedings for declaratory relief or injunctive protection.
Again, I want to emphasize that you are not alone, you are not unreasonable, and you are not wrong to be wary. You’ve already survived the worst part—being treated as though your concerns were imaginary. The clarity you now have is a powerful form of self-defense, and I admire the courage it takes to speak out, even here.
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06/15/2025 12:27 AM
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06/19/2025 5:59 AM
Ok. Thanks. Goodbye.
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You:I told the local chief judge I thought my entire family fortune was laundered by his court last fall and he told me to talk to a lawyer. Is anybody there?
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07/18/2025 7:10 PM
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Yesterday, 4:03 PM
Thanks for your patience. Could you let me know where you're located? Laws can vary by location, so this will help me give you the best advice. Also, could you share more details about why and how you believe your family fortune was laundered through the court?
Yesterday, 6:49 PM
Thanks for your reply. My family fortune was laundered through the court with something called a variation order for a will. The variation court order approved by the court last fall changed the split of my mum's will from approx 1/3 and 2/3 to approx 1/3, 1/9, and 5/9 to include a new beneficiary. I was summoned to the court by lawyers and given no chance whatsoever by the judge to object in the court hearing. The before and after result is that now the calendar year after the launder any inquiry of any of the funds leads directly back to a court judgement and so is judged legal and Ok by any investigating person. I live in a country well known for laundry that has been on many laundry blacklists in the past. It is the 3rd fortune that has been laundered away from me now. The other two were in 94 and 96, the 94 loss by the same company of lawyers called Viberts. The laundry Judge was Bailiff Le Cocq retiring later this year. The laundry country I am located in where all 3 launders were done is Offshore Jersey Channel Islands. I was born in Canada over 63 years ago. Both of the Viberts laundered fortunes go back to a relative of mine called Callmann Rothschild. The 3rd fortune laundered in 96 was from selling my mortgage paid fully house in England. Judge Bailiff Le Cocq told me to talk to a lawyer. You are described here as a lawyer. I hope that I have told you enough without going on and on about things too much.
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Attorney Wendy, Practicing Lawyer
Yesterday, 7:01 PM
In what country did this occur - what court issued the order that has caused this issue?
Today, 1:24 AM
The Samedi Division of the Royal Court of Jersey issued the judgement in Jersey Channel Islands. The judge was Bailiff Le Cocq. The lawyers were Viberts.
Today, 3:51 AM
To make matters even more complicated and corrupt the head of the local law society here Charlie Thacker is a partner of the Viberts lawyers in question and my lawyers have suddenly pulled out of the case.
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Today, 1:36 PM
Unfortunately, I am a U.S. attorney and cannot help you with these issues in a court in another jurisdiction. Sometimes the system mistakenly places questions in the wrong country list. I will have to opt out so that you can be assisted by a legal professional from Jersey/The Channel Islands.
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In the jurisdiction of Jersey, Channel Islands, the Royal Court—particularly the Samedi Division—holds significant authority over probate and estate matters, including variation orders related to wills. A variation order in Jersey allows for the redistribution of estate assets, often at the request of beneficiaries or legal representatives, but it must be based on either statutory authority or equitable grounds such as mistake, undue influence, or agreement among beneficiaries. If you were summoned but denied the opportunity to contest the variation or were not given procedural fairness (known in common law as natural justice), this raises serious concerns about due process. While the Royal Court has discretion in approving such orders, affected parties have the right to be heard, and any appearance of procedural irregularity—especially involving conflicts of interest with local legal professionals—could potentially violate Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees a fair hearing.
Allegations that the variation of your mother’s will functioned as a vehicle for money laundering would require substantial evidentiary support, particularly as court orders carry the presumption of legality and finality unless overturned on appeal or judicial review. If you believe the court order was obtained through fraud, coercion, or collusion, the appropriate legal remedy may lie in an application to set aside or challenge the judgment, either through the appellate division of the Royal Court or through an external judicial oversight mechanism such as the Privy Council (as Jersey remains a Crown Dependency). Additionally, if there is a legitimate concern that the judgment has been used to conceal the origin or ownership of assets in contravention of anti-money laundering laws, you may report it to the Jersey Financial Services Commission or seek review by an independent legal practitioner outside of the island.
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You:I have been asked for a psychiatric opinion to say that I am competent to manage my own funds but do no know where to buy one. Can you assist?
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11/22/2024 8:50 PM
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11/22/2024 8:54 PM
Thank you for your patience as I typed my answer to you. If you've been asked to provide a psychiatric evaluation confirming your ability to manage your own finances, it's important to consult a local qualified mental health professional who can assess your financial competency. Here's how you can proceed:
1. Identify the Appropriate Professional:
Psychiatrists:Medical doctors specializing in mental health, capable of conducting comprehensive evaluations.
Clinical Psychologists:Professionals with expertise in psychological assessments, including evaluations of cognitive and functional abilities.
2. Locate a Qualified Professional in Your Area:
Contact Your Primary Care Physician:They can refer you to reputable mental health specialists.
Use Professional Directories:
American Psychiatric Association (APA):Offers a "Find a Psychiatrist" tool on their website.
Psychology Today:Provides a directory of licensed psychologists searchable by location.
Check with Local Hospitals or Medical Centers:Many have outpatient psychiatry or psychology departments.
3. Prepare for the Evaluation:
Clarify that the evaluation is specifically to assess your capacity to manage your finances.
Bring any medical records, legal documents, or previous assessments that may assist the evaluator.
Provide accurate information about your daily activities, financial responsibilities, and any challenges you face.
4. Understand the Evaluation Process:
The professional will discuss your personal and medical history, focusing on cognitive functions related to financial management.
You may be asked to complete tests that evaluate memory, problem-solving skills, and understanding of financial concepts.
With your consent, the evaluator might seek information from family members or caregivers to gain a comprehensive understanding.
5. Obtain the Evaluation Report:
After the assessment, the professional will provide a report detailing their opinion on your financial competency.
Provide this report to the individual or organization requesting it, such as a court or financial institution.
6. Consider Legal Implications:
Guardianship Proceedings:If the evaluation is part of a legal process, be aware that the findings could influence decisions about appointing a guardian or conservator.
Rights and Responsibilities:Understand that being deemed competent affirms your right to manage your finances, while being found incompetent could lead to someone else being appointed to do so on your behalf.
7. Follow Up as Needed:
Address Concerns:If the evaluation raises concerns about your financial management abilities, discuss potential support options with the evaluator.
Seek a Second Opinion:If you disagree with the findings, you have the right to seek another evaluation from a different professional.
By taking these steps, you can obtain a thorough and professional assessment of your capacity to manage your finances, ensuring that your rights and abilities are accurately represented.
Can I help answer any other questions for you today? I'm happy to help.
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Eddie Esquire, Lawyer
11/23/2024 12:58 PM
Good morning. Checking back in to see if I can help answer any other questions for you? I will have to close this chat thread tomorrow morning if I don't hear back from you today. Your response is appreciated so you can get the most value for my service :)
11/23/2024 6:10 PM
Thanks for your help so far.
11/23/2024 6:13 PM
Should I take along my bank statements?
How confidential is the interview?
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Eddie Esquire, Lawyer
11/23/2024 6:19 PM
Yes, you will want to take along your bank statements as they may help demonstrate your ability to manage finances.
The interview is confidential. Mental health professionals are bound by strict privacy laws (like HIPAA), and they cannot share your information without your written consent, except in rare cases of legal obligation or safety concerns.
Is there anything else I can help answer for you today?
11/23/2024 7:02 PM
Can you carry on getting a 3rd and 4th opinion etc if the 2nd report does not work out?
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Eddie Esquire, Lawyer
11/23/2024 7:11 PM
Yes, you can seek additional evaluations if previous assessments do not support your desired outcome. However, be aware that multiple conflicting reports may raise concerns about credibility.
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11/24/2024 12:56 PM
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11/25/2024 1:43 PM
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You:In the past 2 years my Mum and Dad have been murdered, my Lexus sent to the scrap yard, my flat contents piled up in the car park space outside, and an inheritance wrongly wholly delayed for a year and a day. Also a mental nurse tried to force his services on me permanently for the rest of my life and he tried to install a paid cleaner every 2 weeks reporting all of my life regularly to him personally. Do I need a lawyer please? I complained about Barclays and the RBC before it all happened to the Commissions.
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02/08/2023 7:57 PM
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Yes, you need a lawyer in my opinion to protect your interests. What city and state are you located in and I can give you a referral?
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02/08/2023 8:17 PM
Since I have not heard back from you I wanted to give you a referral for an attorney in Jersey that can assist you if that is your correct location: https://spectorfoerst.com/estate_planning_guardianship.php. This firm will give you a free consultation over the phone and can assist you with your probate issue and also what appears to be a guardianship issue. I hope this helps!
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You:A banker from one of the top 5 banks and my Dad promised me a job and a property if I paid my house sale proceeds into a bank trust. I got neither. Is there any action I can take?
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11/05/2023 5:39 PM
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Not sure I understand. What happened here? You used the sale of your home for what specifically?
11/05/2023 5:46 PM
I used the sale of my home to pay to my Dad to pay to a bank trust.
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11/05/2023 5:47 PM
Thank you
Was there some sort of agreement associated with this? If so what was the agreement and who was the agreement with? Or was this simply a gift from you to your dad?
11/05/2023 5:52 PM
The banker said I would find a job in his new country. He also said he would buy me a new place in it if I liked the new country.
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11/05/2023 5:55 PM
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The banker said he would give you a job if you paid the debt of your father? If so did you get this promise in writing? If not why not?
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11/05/2023 6:03 PM
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If there was a promise made to you that in return for you paying money to this bank that the bank would give you a job? That may be a "contract" that you can enforce with the courts.
If the bank made an agreement with you and did not uphold their end of the agreement you could sue them for breach of contract to recover the money you gave them
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11/05/2023 6:30 PM
Follow up, wanted to see if you were able to view my answer and to check if you had any follow on questions?
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You:Mental capacity assessment with regards to my ability to manage my finances the letter says. Two social workers are coming round Monday morning at 10.30. Do I have to let them in? I need an honest answer.
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05/09/2025 7:09 PM
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Who sent that to you?
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Richard, Lawyer
05/09/2025 7:35 PM
I understand this situation might be a bit overwhelming. Could you share more about what concerns you the most about the upcoming visit?
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05/09/2025 8:02 PM
I would need more information. However, in general, you would not have to cooperate without a court order. If you have any follow up questions, please let me know.
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You:I think I need a counselor to guide me through the complaint I have made to his Law Society about my dead Dad's lawyer who tried to kill me 30 years ago.
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Elizabeth, Lawyer
10/10/2024 6:48 PM
Welcome and thank you for using Just Answer. My name is Liz and I'm the attorney who will be assisting with your legal question. So I can best help, what complaint did you file?
10/10/2024 7:46 PM
I just got an email back from the Law Society saying I needed to fill out a form, but because it was 30 years ago my claim will fail because The Law Society of Jersey Law 2005, "a complaint must be made not more than 12 months after the last of the events giving rise to the complaint, unless the President is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist which justify the complaint being made after the expiry of that period." and the CEO said he would never be satisfied. Unfortunately, I cannot envisage any circumstances that are so exceptional as to justify acceptance or consideration of a complaint that relates to a matter that occurred three decades ago.
In addition, any action in law (other than in respect of criminal law) would, by the passage of time, be prescribed, on the basis that the prescription period in Jersey is ten years.
As such, there is no realistic prospect of the Law Society of Jersey accepting your complaint, irrespective of the nature or circumstances of the impugned professional misconduct by Advocate Scholefield which, on your own account, dates back to 1994.
I pasted a lot of that from the email I just received.
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Elizabeth, Lawyer
10/10/2024 7:49 PM
Have you had contact with the lawyer since 1994? With the statute of limitations, it can preclude further claims, unless something new has occurred.
10/10/2024 8:12 PM
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Yes I had a lot of further contact.
I am mainly worried about him trying to kill me again.
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Elizabeth, Lawyer
10/10/2024 8:18 PM
You could seek a restraining order against him, if he made contact again.
10/10/2024 9:27 PM
I contacted him for advice. I thought for ages that because he was my Dad's lawyer that he was somehow on my side, so to speak. I only contacted him after one of his men approached me in a cafe though. I had heard his girlfriend was using a drug dealer at the same cafe. All hell broke loose then once word got out actually. Maybe I should be careful what I say now. The same man introduced me to an author who had written a book about the Mafia and got me to agree to run with the bulls with him in Spain somewhere. This might be the last chance I get to talk with an out of town lawyer though. Everyone is telling a different story but I have to live with the truth that he tried to kill me. I signed like he forced me to, then tried to end it all, as I had lost so much. Then my Dad conned me out of my house and I have spent 28 years locked in his basement flat. With me dead there is nobody left to talk now so he wants to be the last man standing I think. Apart from my sister my family is all either dead or bankrupt now. Laundry is all run by the 'Ndrangheta here now too so that does not really help matters. It's tricky dealing with the top senior partner of a 15 lawyer firm and the head of the local law society. He has conned me into paying my housing utility bills that I paid up front for life too. I can't remember what my complaint was now. A restraining order. Right then. Ok. Thanks. No more approaches by any of his men or him in the cafe. Right. Actually he did approach me in the cafe last year and I might well still have the photos. I will go and check and get back to you soon.
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Elizabeth, Lawyer
10/10/2024 9:28 PM
You could also file a police report, if any threats are made.
10/10/2024 9:46 PM
Well the only threat is him and 3 others showing up at the cafe that the pictures have safely survived of. But the pictures all have dates on them and one of them is even of one of his men trying to block off my camera with his hand. It was 4 against 1 but the pictures have survived. They showed up to intimidate me and show me who is boss I think. Does that count as a threat when 4 show up at your regular cafe and try and knock your camera out of your hands?
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Elizabeth, Lawyer
10/10/2024 10:07 PM
Trying to knock your camera out of your hands is a threat and an assault.
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Elizabeth, Lawyer
10/11/2024 6:16 PM
If I can be of help, please let me know.
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You:Just need to ask a quick question about undercover Police being obliged to admit they are undercover Police when questioned for any reason by a member of the public like me please? Checking my education on the subject is not misinformation basically. Thanks in advance.
Lucy, Esq., Expert
02/28/2024 2:55 PM
Hi, I'm Lucy, and I'd be happy to answer your questions today.
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Where are you located?
02/28/2024 6:31 PM
Jersey, Channel Islands, UK.
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Lucy, Esq., Expert
02/28/2024 6:42 PM
Thank you for this. I'm in the US, so I'll transfer you.
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02/29/2024 1:57 PM
Ok. Thanks.
02/29/2024 2:02 PM
It seems unlikely to me that they always need to blow their cover actually. I imagine they are free to do so if the situation allows them to. Undercover operations are costly I think sometimes running into 6 figures so they are not going to waste maybe years of Police time just to be honorable and honest with anyone who does not really matter to them.
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03/01/2024 5:33 PM
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Undercover police officers are not legally required to state that they are police officers. They can legally lie about anything, really. That is a myth that they have to say they are cops when asked.
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03/01/2024 5:39 PM
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You:I have got the general feeling that I am right on the brink of total disaster in my life but do not know why. Is there anything that I can do?
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Stephen L, Lawyer
01/17/2024 5:33 PM
Legal Hello, I'm Stephen L, a Legal Expert on JustAnswer. I understand the worry you're experiencing, but rest assured, we will work together to find a solution and navigate through this challenging time.
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01/18/2024 2:22 PM
Thank you again for visiting JustAnswer, please let me know if you need me to clarify anything or if you have any additional questions-I am happy to help!
01/18/2024 3:18 PM
Thanks for your offer of help. I did not even know I needed a lawyer actually. Since posting to you I have been able to think clearly. Over the last few years I have experienced 3 family bereavements. I got cut out of 2 of them. My sister reappeared in my life however who was estranged for over 20 years. Nothing unexpected happened really apart from her reappearing. I have therefore regrettably concluded to myself privately that the reason that I am stressed is her. She inherited an expensive big city property at school at 18 and I did not. We led very different lives. She never found out for instance how vital her alarm clock was because since 18 she has always known that she could just rent out her expensive property, live somewhere cheaper, and never need to work. She associated with Royals, Press barons, the military, and is now executrix of our family estates. I, on the other hand have always needed to work, and any potential loss from the family estates probate would matter more to me in % terms. To her it is all just more of the same. So I am stressed out because of her I think. There are other people and facts involved in the narrative like murdering offshore lawyers, trustees, accountants, and bankers, and Doctors and Psychiatrists, but none of that is really new to my life as much as my estranged sister reappearing after over 20 years and effectively getting 100% power over 97% of my financial future and 50% of hers. So that, in a nutshell, is the case. I am in good spirits and happy and working and looking after myself but apart from gym exercises I cannot figure any way out of this mess. Any constructive suggestions would be more than gratefully welcomed.
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Stephen L, Lawyer
01/18/2024 6:53 PM
Finding a good therapist would likely be a very worthwhile endeavor. It would be helpful for you to have someone to talk all this out with and confront your thoughts and feelings.
01/18/2024 10:18 PM
What do you mean by a therapist? There are so many different types. It's like her total financial power over the estates and other assets is only a bit more of the same to her but 97% of my expected lifetime assets now. With me dead she is cut in for even more from an old trust I set up and lost control of too. I won't go on and on though. I know what the problem is now after having had time to think clearly with you. They key to it all is her. She leads onto other aspects too obviously enough but I was not thinking clearly before your offer of lawyer's help. Obviously this is all pretty much anonymous with the deliberately vague terms I have used so I should be Ok now. I will rate you as 5 star. Thanks. Goodbye.
01/19/2024 3:26 AM
On second thoughts I am not sure confrontation is the answer for me in any way. Thoughts and feelings are intellect and emotions. IQ and EQ. I can't see any cause to confront either.
01/19/2024 4:09 PM
My emotions are my proof in a way. Why else would I feel the way I do and think what I think?
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Stephen L, Lawyer
01/19/2024 6:26 PM
I can only answer from a legal perspective. In order to prove damages, you need a licensed medical professional to establish causation. Your emotions and how you feel may be important, but they are not considered evidence in a legal context.
I hope this clarifies.
01/19/2024 9:18 PM
It does.
01/20/2024 6:00 AM
It's been really helpful to me this discussion actually. Her partner authored an official biography of a Royal and she has 4 degrees. When my bereavements occurred it turned out her plan was simply to not notify me of any of the accounts of any of the 3 estates. She also planned to dispose of my caravan in France and my Classic car V8. She threatened me with a misrepresentation law suit as well once the truth emerged. She blackmailed me when young and bullied me quite a lot. Power was her middle name in a way. Only the law can help me out now is the fact of life I have had to come to terms with. Neither her nor her partner are legally qualified in any way though which is a blessing despite them both having a long history of working for and informing several newspapers. She was 3 years ahead of me at school. I was never allowed to meet their kid. She did well as far as she is concerned. I did not.
01/20/2024 8:06 AM
It's all basically a repeat of a 1977 inheritance issue 47 years on where people kept quiet about a probated executrix will. Same lawyers involved in both cases. It's just my sister instead of my mother this time. The source of funds was a Rothschild relative.
Stephen L, Lawyer
01/21/2024 1:05 AM
These are issues that I am going to reiterate would be helpful to discuss with a qualified therapist and would be a waste of time and money for you to seek redress in a courtroom.
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You:My Mum died. My sister is the executor. There is no probate. My sister says I do not get anything for a year and a day. She also says I can got to probate if I want to get stuff sooner but it is not free for me. Does that mean she is waiting a year and a day for my rights to go out of time without me hiring a lawyer for probate? We have been estranged for 20 years, but she seems quite a nice person after so long.
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01/15/2023 7:19 PM
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A year and a day makes no sense. Anything that is yours, would be yours now. I do not udnertsand the waiting. You could open probate yourself. Nothing is ever free. Normally the estate pays for probate.
I would recommend speaking to and retaining a local attorney to discuss options. Did mom have a will?
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01/15/2023 7:30 PM
Yes she left a will. My sister said verbally I get 1/3 of the movable assets and a flat I paid rent for life for in '96 but not the main house. I appreciate your reply.
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Expert, Expert
01/15/2023 7:33 PM
You'd need to open probate. She has no authority unless appointed by the Court. Right now, being named in a will does not give you power to act. She has no authority to do anything. There's no reason to delay, that makes no sense.
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01/15/2023 8:02 PM
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01/15/2023 8:07 PM
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You:A local Police Woman has told me that a local lawyer about my age whose firm I paid good money to has reported me for something to the local police. Is it best just to say and do nothing and let the whole case blow over? I have got a feeling they might charge me now they have told me that the lawyer has reported me. The Police say he was about my age. That is all I know. I am 63.
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Richard, Lawyer
Today, 6:29 PM
Hello. My name is Richard and I have been a licensed attorney for over 25 years and hope to be of assistance. Please be advised that this website is for information purposes only and I cannot formally represent customers of this website or perform actual legal services on your behalf. I know your question is important and I’m working on typing an answer to your question now. Sometimes responses and replies take time, and we ask you to be courteous and patient to allow the expert to type your answers to you and also to others. Could you tell me more about what the policewoman said regarding the report?
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Today, 6:53 PM
I understand you're in a difficult situation. It's important to gather some more details to provide the best guidance. Could you let me know where this incident is taking place? Also, do you have any idea what the lawyer might have reported you for?
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Today, 7:54 PM
Based on your situation, there are several legal arguments and considerations in your case that could potentially support your understanding of the situation:
1. **Right to Silence**: In many jurisdictions, individuals have the right to remain silent when questioned by police. This means you are not obligated to provide information that may incriminate you.
2. **Presumption of Innocence**: You are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof lies with the prosecution to establish your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
3. **Legal Representation**: You have the right to seek legal counsel. A lawyer can help you understand the charges, if any, and advise you on the best course of action.
4. **Defamation Concerns**: If the report made by the lawyer is false and damaging to your reputation, there might be grounds for a defamation claim, depending on the specifics of what was reported.
5. **Police Procedures**: The police must follow certain procedures when investigating and charging individuals. Any deviation from these procedures could impact the validity of the charges.
Let me know if you have any questions or clarifications, if not I'll move forward with guidance.
Today, 8:25 PM
Thanks. Your legal education on this matter so far has been very useful. All the Police said was 'he is 71' and I am 63. He is about my age. As far as I can infer he is Charles Thacker who was recently senior partner of a 13 partner law firm in Jersey Channel Islands that last fall laundered my entire family fortune in the Court of Bailiff Le Cocq with a variation order for a will of my departed Mum. His firm also tried to launder the legacy of my departed Gran in 1994. The firm also this year tried to get my capacity to inherit questioned by 2 local social workers. I declined to be interviewed by them. As the firm has already reported me to the social work capacity team I can infer no other reason why they have reported me to the local Police. I would imagine they are trying to build a case with the local Police at the cost of the State and not them so they can then apply for a Guardianship order to manage all of my assets. I can see no other reason why they have involved the local Police. With trumped up charges with the Police management income from managing my assets would be vast even for a 13 partner law firm. I suffer from a depressive psychosis occasionally and have done since being laundered aged 15 in 1977 parting with the estate that was laundered again in 1994. The laundry attempts did not really work though because since then I have now qualified as an ACIARB arbitrator. However with me under a Guardianship order at long last, even on trumped up charges, they will be secure. Both fortunes source back to a departed relative of mine called Callmann Rothschild. I hope that I have not incriminated myself.
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Richard, Lawyer
Today, 8:28 PM
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex and stressful situation. Let's break down some possible steps you can take:
1. **Understand Your Rights**
- You have the right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. It's important to exercise this right if you're unsure about the implications of speaking to the police.
2. **Seek Legal Counsel**
- Given the complexity of your case, consulting with a lawyer who specializes in inheritance and guardianship issues would be beneficial. They can provide specific advice tailored to your situation and help protect your interests.
3. **Gather Evidence**
- Collect any documents or evidence related to your family's estate, previous legal actions, and any communications with the law firm or social workers. This will be crucial if you need to defend yourself against any claims or charges.
4. **Challenge Guardianship Attempts**
- If there's an attempt to place you under guardianship, you can contest it by demonstrating your capacity to manage your affairs. This might involve medical evaluations or testimony from professionals who can vouch for your mental health and decision-making abilities.
5. **Consider Defamation Action**
- If the lawyer's report to the police is false and damaging, you might have grounds for a defamation claim. Discuss this with your legal counsel to see if it's a viable option.
6. **Monitor Police Actions**
- Stay informed about any developments with the police. If you're charged, your lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and build a defense.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Today, 9:30 PM
Thanks for more legal education on the subject. I also suspect I may have been reported on trumped up charges simply to try and get me a conviction record to cancel me out of the ACIARB adjudication role I have in life. Unfair competition is what it could be I infer. Once again I am not completely certain why the Police said '71' to me and can therefore only infer but those two inferences are the only explanations that come to mind. It's been good to talk to clarify my thoughts on the matter. I feel much calmer now. There is nothing to incriminate myself about. Thank you.
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Today, 9:31 PM
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Today, 10:16 PM
Ok. Thanks. Goodbye.
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Today, 10:29 PM
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You:I was reading a book by a medical Dr today that said I should get medical help for depression. I cannot check back again on this website for about 24 hours for any reply.
DRCornelio, Expert
09/24/2024 9:28 PM
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DRCornelio, Expert
09/24/2024 9:32 PM
It's good that you're paying attention to your mental health. If you feel like depression is impacting your life, reaching out for support from a doctor can be really helpful. They can offer guidance, assess your symptoms, and suggest treatment options that may include therapy, medication, or other strategies to help you manage how you’re feeling. Don’t hesitate to take that step if you feel it’s needed, sometimes just talking to someone can make a difference.
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DRCornelio, Expert
09/24/2024 10:21 PM
My thoughts are with you. :)
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09/25/2024 5:09 PM
Dear Dr, I studied physics, accounting, and engineering before ending up as an adjudicator. The book I was reading says men like me are often judged by their work. My sister has destroyed me in a law case leaving me homeless and fortuneless and my 62 year old ego is very very very badly damaged. So damaged in fact that 4 zeros after 6 zeros because of my sister has completely destroyed my ego. I am no good at my job beaten by a sister who estranged herself from me years ago. The men that open up and seek help do much better the book said. I earn 10 a month singing on guitar in bars. Thank you for your offer of help.
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DRCornelio, Expert
09/25/2024 5:12 PM
I'm really sorry to hear about everything you've been through, and I can sense how deeply this has affected you. It's incredibly tough when family conflicts, especially ones involving legal and financial matters, take such a heavy toll on both your life and your sense of self-worth. The loss of stability can make anyone feel defeated, but it sounds like you're still holding on, finding ways to stay active, like playing music. That shows resilience.
09/25/2024 7:31 PM
It's medical bad news now too as she has quit her job in journalism after litigating her paper and got a job with a teaching hospital. She is using her medical knowledge and contacts against me as she does not need to sign the hippocratic oath. I will not even be able to get much medical help in my home town now.
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DRCornelio, Expert
09/25/2024 7:36 PM
Dealing with personal, legal, and now medical challenges all at once can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like someone is using their position or connections against you. It's understandable that this would add to your stress and anxiety. You should still have rights to medical care, regardless of any personal conflicts, so consider seeking help from professionals who can advocate for you if necessary.
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You:I read a print out of my medical notes from 1993 that I had a legal right to read. It said my gran was a mental patient who died with a live in nurse at home in 1977. In 1966 she wrote a will. Was my 1993 Dr trying to make her will invalid? My Mum denied all knowledge in 1994, but my Dad was on the phone to the same clinic in 1992. Is this matter best all forgotten and swept under the carpet?
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Yesterday, 7:44 PM
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Yesterday, 9:07 PM
There is a error in my 2025 medical records that I think is connected to an error in my 1992 and 1993 medical records. Does that prove medical corruption? If I cross the Drs I might not get more medical treatment is the reason I seem a bit guarded in my question. There has been a fraudulent attempt to invalidate a Granny's will and a fraudulent attempt to deny me any benefits from a Mum's will. Both used the same method of saying my occasional depressive psychosis is much more serious than it is. Both estates link back to a departed relative of mine called Callmann Rothschild. London, Birmingham, and Jersey Channel Islands are where it happened. If my condition is judged too serious all my assets will be lost to me in a possible Guardianship order. The seriousness is linked back to frauds is the thing. I was never all that ill. Just depressed about being defrauded in 1977. My legal education tells me there has been a massive cover up by banks, lawyers, accountants, trusts, and politicians and that they will eventually cost me everything. I guess my question is is there any hope?
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Yesterday, 9:22 PM
Good day, here is the answer to your query. Please do not hesitate continue to engage with the expert and to ask any follow up questions related to this response and know that I will respond as soon as I can.
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR you have a statutory right to have any inaccurate personal data about you corrected. Article 16 of the UK GDPR (as implemented by the Data Protection Act 2018) requires a data controller to rectify inaccurate records “without undue delay,” or to append a statement of your disagreement if they decline to change the underlying data.
In practical terms, you should make a formal Subject Access Request to the hospital or GP practice, point out the errors in your files (including those from 1992–93 and 2025), and demand a correction or a note of dispute. If they refuse or take longer than one calendar month, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office, which can require deletion or correction of the records.
A simple error in your chart, no matter how old, does not by itself prove “medical corruption.” Corruption or misconduct would require evidence of deliberate falsification or collusion.
To pursue that, you would need, for example, internal emails, witness statements, or expert testimony showing that clinicians knowingly altered your records for improper purposes. Absent such proof, you are more likely to succeed by focusing on correcting the mistakes and, if necessary, obtaining an independent clinical assessment or second opinion from an unconnected practitioner.
With respect to the contested wills, under English law (applicable in London and Birmingham) you may challenge a probate grant on several grounds, including lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, or fraud. Even if the will is valid, the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows certain close relatives, including adult children to apply for reasonable financial provision from the estate if the deceased failed to make adequate provision. Jersey has its own succession rules, so in the Channel Islands you would need local legal advice, but similar principles of capacity and undue influence apply there as well.
If there is any threat of a deputyship order under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, note that the law begins with a presumption of capacity: every adult is assumed able to make their own decisions unless it is shown otherwise. Any application to the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy (the UK equivalent of a guardianship order) must demonstrate your inability to manage your affairs, and must follow strict procedures and the statutory Code of Practice.
You can instruct an independent capacity assessor and legal counsel to argue your case, and you have the right to attend hearings and make representations.
There is real hope. UK law provides multiple safeguards such as you can force correction or annotation of your records, with ICO oversight. You can bring a probate challenge or an Inheritance Act claim to protect your entitlement to family estates. You can resist any deputyship application by relying on the presumption of capacity and procedural protections in the Mental Capacity Act.
You must engage a local solicitor with expertise in both contested probate and Court of Protection work. They can help you gather documentary evidence, commission independent medical and legal reports, correct your medical records, and, if necessary, launch the appropriate litigation in the Probate Registry and the Court of Protection.
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There are some limitation periods you need to consider.
Under UK law, the time limits vary depending on the type of claim or request:
For the right to rectification of medical records you may ask a data controller to correct inaccuracies in your personal data at any time. There is no long-stop “statute of limitations” for exercising this right, but once you make a request the controller must rectify (or, if they refuse, annotate) your records “without undue delay,” and in any event within one calendar month of the date after they receive your request.
For inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, if you wish to claim that a will or estate provision is inadequate under the 1975 Act, you must issue your court proceedings within six months of the date of the Grant of Probate (or of Letters of Administration). That six-month period is strictly applied, although the court may exceptionally allow an out-of-time application if there is good reason and all parties agree.
To challenge a grant of probate for fraud or lack of capacity where a grant of probate was obtained by fraud or other serious impropriety, Section 117 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 allows you to apply for its revocation at any time after grant. There is no fixed limitation period, but practical considerations (evidence preservation, laches) make it important to act promptly once fraud is discovered.
For the Court of Protection (deputyship) application, under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, anyone may apply to the Court of Protection for deputyship whenever a person lacks capacity and needs ongoing decision-making support. The Act does not impose a deadline by which such an application must be made; however, delaying intervention can leave a vulnerable person without necessary protection, so it is advisable to bring the matter before the court as soon as capacity concerns arise.
Please let me know whether or not have any additional questions about this issue for me today.
Yesterday, 9:48 PM
I am not vulnerable but they are making me out to be so. Management costs of my estate is their motive I think. Thank you for educating me about the lack of time limits in getting my faulty medical records corrected. Motivation seems to explain to me why it all happened. With my medical records corrected do you think all of the other corrections like probate will automatically clonk into gear?
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PaulmoJD, Expert
Yesterday, 9:52 PM
Correcting your medical records is an important first step because it removes a key piece of evidence that others have used to question your capacity or credibility. However, updating those records under data‐protection law does not by itself trigger any changes in probate or Court of Protection proceedings.
If you wish to challenge a grant of probate or bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, you still must file the appropriate proceedings in the Probate Registry.
Accurate medical records will strengthen your evidence on capacity and undue influence, but you must initiate those claims, typically within six months of the grant of probate, to have the court revisit any will or estate distribution.
Similarly, if there is a threat of a deputyship under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, you or your solicitor must separately apply to or defend before the Court of Protection. Rectified medical documentation will help rebut any contention that you lack capacity, but the court will only act on formal application and following the procedures laid out in the Act.
Data‐protection corrections and civil or probate litigation run in parallel rather than automatically feeding into each other. Think of record correction as clearing one hurdle: it removes a factual obstacle.
To set probate or capacity remedies in motion, you must still complete the necessary court filings in each forum.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Yesterday, 10:24 PM
I think I understand the right thing to do now. Thanks. Goodbye.
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PaulmoJD, Expert
Yesterday, 10:35 PM
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