How can a document be notarized with my name on it with out me being there?

This seems to be more than one question. First, no, a notary is supposed to notarize only signatures that are actually penned or acknowledged in...

What do you do when a home was divided in half, per my grandfather’s will, and one of the parties takes more than their share?

I sincerely doubt that any documents exist that assign this room or that room to this person or that person. I have been practicing over 33 years...

The listing is not controlling. The sales contract is. Most sales contracts are written to include so-called built in kitchen appliances without...

What part of my estate plan needs to change after a move from California to Washington state?

The State of Washington DOES have an estate tax whereas the State of California does not. For that reason alone (but there are others) you should...

Is there a maximum amount that I can increase my rent for a tenant who has rented from for me 2 years?

You can increase the rent as much as you want UNLESS your property is subject to rent control. Contact a local real estate attorney to help you...

Most leases provide that the named tenants are jointly and severally liable. That means you are liable for the whole rent every month, and so is...

How do we contest our father's will to adjust asset distribution, get an executor, and get the estate to pay for the funeral ?

I changed the category of law from Estate Planning to Probate. A trust does not have an "executor". Maybe you meant the trust has no trustee? ...

Can my private school principal give me a drug test?

I changed the category of law from "Estate Planning" to "Education". I think you will get more and better answers by posing your question to...

My deceased mother had handwritten notorized letter leaving her house to me, how do I go about getting home in my name?

I just changed the category to Probate, which is the correct category, and maybe you will get more and better answers. My response is you need...

When a trustee of a sentry trust signs it over to another trustee do they use both their maiden name and their married name?

It sounds like you are wanting to create the proper documentation but don't know how to do it. Your best bet is to contact the attorney that...