I am a renter and I have a 5 yr old. My landlord is in no hurry to fix the heater. Are there any legal actions I can take?

I agree with Attorney EBY. Give notice to your landlord to fix the problem immediately and if not fixed-give your notice to vacate the...

House in probate, I am the executor, must I sell

Yes-you must sell in a reasonable time-you cannot benefit yourself and have a duty to the other beneficiaries.

Call law enforcement immediately. Also get a restraining order.

My father died 15 years ago and my step-mother inherited everything. She has now passed and has willed all her posessions to her

Sorry-she can leave her assets to anyone she desires.

Mother passed away while trying to get mortgage modification, which has not been completed can bank foreclose while in probate?

Yes-but the PR/executor can continue to try to get the mortgage modification.

Can I use a quick claim deed to transfer title of my California home to a Revocable Living Trust that is also in my name?

Yes unless the mortgage document would restrict the transfer in some way. This would be unusual because a standard revocable trust is the same as...

What happens to an estate in Texas if the hiers cannot pay all the fees to have the estate probated?

Shop around-if assets exist some attorneys will wait until the estate can be opened and get paid from the estate. You will need a Texas attorney.

Living Will and how do I find a good reasonbly priced attorney for this

You can find a list of attorneys on the "Find a Lawyer" feature on AVVO. You can also contact the local Bar Association for a referral.

Husband moved out, and we are separated. Is he obligated to pay mortgage ?

If you have signed on the mortgage-then YES until you get a court order making him responsible for the payments.

Should I send my appeal to the Court of Appeals or the Superior Court?

Appeals have to be filed timely and fairly quick after opinion has been rendered. I think you have waited too late if you are talking about a 2010...