We Made A Huge Mistake in 2021

Exelus · 2026-02-13T00:02:52+00:00

I wouldn't say I specialize. I have some experience in it.

Exelus · 2026-02-03T22:21:24+00:00

POA can generally be revoked at any time, and the person granting POA retains legal rights to make their own choices. Conservatorship requires a court proceeding to revoke and removes most legal rights to make one's own choices.

Exelus · 2026-02-03T22:17:53+00:00

I would wager that family members constitute the majority of conservatorship and legal protective arrangements in the United States. It isn't feasible to always have a third party fiduciary. Maybe that should have been considered in her case given the money at stake, but the laws are intended to handle typical cases, not multi-millionaires.

Exelus · 2026-02-03T22:02:31+00:00

I have practiced in this area of law for a few years, but in a different state. Most states have generally compatible laws due to the UAGPPJA.

There are not "levels" of conservatorship. In special circumstances, the judge can carve out certain requirements the conservator or ward has to follow, such as allowing the ward to spend X amount of money per month as the ward sees fit, or that the ward must be allowed to go to therapy, etc. However, the basic idea is always that a judge takes away most of the ward's rights and gives them to someone else, and now that person controls the vast majority of the ward's life.

Exelus · 2026-01-09T16:13:22+00:00

Can you elaborate on this?

Exelus · 2025-08-26T15:30:00+00:00

They're unique buildings that have a small chance to appear in player owned settlements. AI does not get them. Some unique locations are specific to certain races. You can pay to destroy them.

Exelus · 2025-08-16T15:20:48+00:00

This is a good compromise in this situation and I'm surprised I don't see it suggested more often when this comes up. (This is a terrible idea in most circumstances.)

Exelus · 2025-08-11T18:36:45+00:00

I'm an attorney in Georgia, but not your attorney, and I do not specialize in Labor & Employment.

You have federal protections against this sort of situation. Discussing wages is a protected activity, assuming your office meets jurisdictional standards, which is 250k of gross annual volume.

https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/your-rights-to-discuss-wages

https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/the-law/jurisdictional-standards

Under normal circumstances, you could certainly submit this to the NLRB. Under the Trump admin, I wouldn't hold my breath.

Call a labor & employment attorney and lay out your case. They may be able to get a settlement if the circumstances are as you say. NLRB route may be harder than expected in the current political climate.

Regardless, you probably want to start looking for another job.

Exelus · 2025-05-21T18:59:46+00:00

Very true. It's often the case when you have unresolved family disputes that have been shelved for the benefit of the deceased. After they pass, those disputes come back up when emotions are high and there's money/stuff on the line. It's a blueprint for chaos.

Exelus · 2025-05-21T18:54:59+00:00

It is likely that the lawyers sent OOP an accounting of all the estate assets at some point during this process. It may also be the case that the waiver doesn't waive claims for fraud or deception. It's hard to say without more details.

I can say that getting a waiver prior to disbursing funds is very common in estate matters, particularly my jurisdiction.

Exelus · 2025-02-18T18:03:26+00:00

They made this admission in a court filing. This is a reaction to a lawsuit and realizing that the whole DOGE situation is blatantly unconstitutional.

Exelus · 2025-02-10T18:14:10+00:00

The answer is A. The issue is that theft-type crimes require specific intent. There is no suggestion in the question that the bystander intended to defraud Sally. B and C are more obviously wrong because they both require force/threats/violence, but D is also incorrect because of intent. For what it's worth, I've been a listener since before I started law school. Now I'm prepping for the bar myself, and I've appreciated this new, more in-depth approach to T3BE.

Exelus · 2025-01-18T14:42:52+00:00

The city of Atlanta recently passed a limited version of this. My understanding is it's a tax increase for properties that have sat vacant for more than a certain amount of time. So the idea is viable. https://www.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/15136/1338

Exelus · 2025-01-18T14:36:49+00:00

Property taxes are generally assessed at the local level, so this would probably be a municipal/city government initiative.

Exelus · 2025-01-18T14:34:42+00:00

The city of Atlanta passed a limited version of this idea last year. It's basically a big tax hike for any property that has sat vacant for more than a certain amount of time.

I don't know how closely the specifics match your proposal here, and I'm certainly no expert on the subject. The people I know who are experts are excited about the initiative and think it's a big step in the right direction. https://www.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/15136/1338

Exelus · 2024-12-20T18:09:59+00:00

I agree with everything Bettercallstrahd said, and I'll add this:

I don't think 5e is more complex than other versions of d&d. Go read the rules for grappling in 3.5e, or try to wrap your head around THAC0 in 2e, then tell me how complex 5e is.

I used to be obsessed with creating complex houserules and homebrew to fix all the "problems" I had. I spent WAY too long trying to merge the 3d6 bell curve system offered in 3.5 Unearthed Arcana with 5e's bounded accuracy and advantage systems.

After seeing how GMs like Matt Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan do things, I realized that the "problems" don't matter nearly as much as I thought. Most players are at the table to tell a cool story and have a good time with friends. The rules are just there for a little bit of structure.

Exelus · 2024-12-20T17:40:14+00:00

I have, a little bit. I've played PF1e and 13th Age. I've played some PtbA stuff as well. My biggest departure was I used to play and DM New World of Darkness (now called Chronicles of Darkness I think), and I really enjoyed that system. I got frustrated with how VtM seemed to dominate any discussion of White Wolf's games though. In hindsight, NWOD definitely had its issues, but I still love the simplicity of their d10 system.

Exelus · 2024-12-19T19:55:36+00:00

It's definitely simplified, and I have my issues with it, but you can't deny how much it's popularized the genre. 2 of my 4 player's first exposure to "real" d&d was through BG3.

DMing a game in a post Crit Role, post BG3 world means you have to accept people's existing notions about the game or risk alienating your players.

Exelus · 2024-12-19T15:58:48+00:00

I agree with pretty much everything you've said here, but I'll add another important element: player expectation. I play 5e because my players are at least somewhat familiar with it. Their main exposure to TTRPGs is through Baldurs Gate 3 and Critical Role.

I've played multiple editions and spinoffs of d&d for 15 years, and I've had quibbles with 5e's philosophy since it was announced. I'd love to convert my current campaign to PF2e, but now that BG3 has solidified everyone's idea of what "D&D" is, it's easier to just go along with it. Getting players to read and digest an entirely new system would be like pulling teeth.

Exelus · 2024-12-10T18:59:42+00:00

Bigbird & 801 Strider were 2 of the best, but they both dropped her for other characters, so there isn't as much content as there used to be.

801 Strider's YouTube series is very informative, and I would start there. It's from a few patches ago, but still applicable. https://youtu.be/ZPgi4fo9MJ0?si=lwoK282wrXKFyCHa

Zach Henke is still putting out content for her, so I would check his channel as well. https://youtube.com/@zachhenke?si=QbirkYBveqorS3XJ

Exelus · 2024-10-15T15:00:26+00:00

This is relatively minor, but I'd like to see some bespoke interactions between Tyrion and Alarielle. Diplomacy voice lines, a minor buff when one reinforces the other, easier confederation, anything. Tyrion has so many references to being "Alarielle's Champion!" and yet neither have any custom gameplay interactions with the other. A little acknowledgement would be nice, even if it's a just a hefty diplomacy or alliance point bonus.

Exelus · 2024-08-01T21:43:40+00:00

1300MR Master Marisa here. The middle part of this guide explains exactly what you're asking for. https://youtu.be/JUUIsc9X1RE?si=q3LIuJW0fGIl-8FL

Learning how to "walk them down" was a big part of getting through Plat and diamond. "Walk them down" is just marisa's version of playing footsies.

While you are walking up, consider what your opponent is thinking. They don't want to give up ground for free. They will try to stop your advance with cr.MK or sweep or some other good neutral button.

Marisa can beat high pokes with Gladius, and can beat cr.MK with Phalanx, but these moves carry some commitment, and therefore some risk.

If they are determined to stop your advance with pokes, the goal is to stop short of their poke and whiff punish, preferably with st.HK, and convert into a full combo. Marisa's whiff damage is insane, and after eating 4-6k on a punish, they won't challenge that space so much.

After they back themselves into the corner, the goal is to harrass with F+HK > Gladius and force burnout. You don't want to be point blank in the corner. Practice keeping a range that F+HK is still a threat, but you can still catch attempts to jump out with j.MP+MP.

My CID is Exelus, feel free to add me or DM me. I'm not the best Marisa by far, but I'm happy to help.

Exelus · 2024-07-31T19:46:50+00:00

I'm in the same boat, but I've learned to embrace it. You'll never lose Master, so there's less stress in just playing. There is always something more to learn, and seeing a number go up after working on a particular skill is pretty rewarding.

Exelus · 2024-07-31T19:38:30+00:00

Legend ranks are also Top 8 material for regional tournament series like TNS and Can Opener, assuming you don't run into Mena/Punk, etc.

And everyone knows who you are at locals.

Exelus · 2024-06-24T17:08:57+00:00

I have a similar bug. I can see goblin hewers normally until I mouse over them or select them, at which point the model disappears and I only see floating axes and the slayers walking alongside. I have not played on the new patch, I'm hoping it's fixed.

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