How much should I ask for in small claims?

Your question is all over the place. You can sue for the money you actually paid.. It looks like it was $612 + $95(taxes) +$400.

Do i have any rights to a former employer's financial gain from a product i created at said company before i left?

You have no rights to "your creation".

You have 30 days. If you don't do it then you have to reinstate the complaint.

Can I give my lawyer all insurance information so my insurances can be billed?

Your question makes no sense as written. You have to provide more information.

He didn't leave you anything and you have no legal right to claim anything. His request that you not get anything will hold.

We plan to contact an attorney in CA but I was told that Mike's share will be escheated to the state. What are our options?

You don't indicate where the Will indicates what State law will control the enforcement of the Will provisions. Given that, if she Willed money to...

What can i do when i know someone on probation who moved out of state without informing probation officer?

What do you mean what will happen? You know he is on probation and he can't leave, a warrant will be issued and he will be arrested when found. He...

Can I play music loud in the middle of the day?

If its too loud, its too loud. Each circumstance is different. You do not have the right to interfere with someone's enjoyment of the day.

What do I do if I sprain my ankle on a driveway?

I would go to a doctor and get it looked at. As for any legal claim, you sprained your ankle, it doesn't appear to be anyone's fault. Someone has...

Stop making excuses!! You knew you couldn't legally drink and did so. This carries with it an automatic suspension. You should have asked someone...