Federal questions are limited to federal jurisdiction. And in Small Claims in state court, you can't get the injunctive relief you need, either. ...

My mom died and my sister is claiming she knew what my mom wanted since there was no will. How can I request heirlooms legally?

If there is no will, then California law dictates how possessions are distributed. Of course, individual items may walk away. The only...

How do I contest being sent to a collection agency?

Yes, they can. But you have a strong defense. Save that check-out list, and keep written notes of all your conversations. If it becomes a...

Tough story. Your question is "what should I do?" Don't pay. Write a detailed letter, and make demand that the charges be dropped. And take...

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What type of questions am I obligated to answer?

All of them, unless the lawyer you take with you instructs you not to answer. You are a witness, so none of the lawyers in that room will...

If roommates are smoking marijuana in a common room and I am upstairs in my private bedroom, could I be legally implicated?

Of course there is risk. If the police sweep in,they arrest everyone and leave it to you and your lawyers to sort it out. They will press one...

Do I need a real estate attorney or can this matter be handled in small claims?

I think the notary put her seal on the document, later, when the broker returned with the papers. This is improper, since you are supposed to sign...

My father pass away in oct. 2010 the house is just sittin there he owe 109,000.oo what can i do with the house. i have my own

Until a deed is filed, the title to the house is in father's estate. You may have a right to the house, but it has to be passed out of the estate....

Dad wants 2 add me 2 deed of his home and create a joint tenancy btwn us. Can we just get a simple grant deed notarized/recorded

See my Guide on Quit Claim deeds. The BOA deed of trust surely has an acceleration clause that can be triggered by a change of ownership. ...

Could i report my mother?

Yes. The link is below, if you want to pull the trigger on this.