This is a REALLY interesting question. You don't mention if the loan pre-existed the creation of the life estate, but based on the decisions of the...

If you were my start ups attorney and you offered us 30k in deferred legal fees, would you intro us to your investor network?

Like my colleagues, my first reaction to this question, before I even read the responses, is that your hypothetical is something out of a law...

Is a non-compete agreement signed at the start or the end of the employment relationship?

As my colleagues noted, in California non-compete clauses are generally unenforceable. On clear exception is when a business owner sells his...

What is/are my best course of action(s) to make the other party pay to 'make me whole'? Can I hold HOA responsible also?

If your car was parked when it was damaged then you should not hesitate to file a claim with Geico. They should not hold you responsible and should...

Can I file a demurrer if a civil petition to enforce membership rights was filed against my company?

I would want to review any court documents you might have before giving a definitive opinion, but generally you can demurrer. Also, if it has been...

See above

Just so I am clear, the Sheriff sold the property at auction to fulfill a judgment you had against the owner and/or the property. No one but you...

Is he allowed to be doing this? What are my options? Even if I don't gain, what can I do to raise awareness of what is happening

For the life of me I don't know why anyone would care if the cat is 4 months or 6 months old. It seems much ado about nothing. You are not required...

If I want to retain oil and mineral rights when selling my property, do I have to record that in the deed?

You should be more specific about your intention to keep oil and mineral rights than simply crossing out the words in a long form document. Are you...

Would this business be illegal?

Assuming you are not passing yourself off as an applicant, but simply helping job applicants present themselves better, I don't see any reason to...

The seller of an apartment project is requiring I go hard with $25k on the first day of the contract. Is that common these days?

Not at all common. I wouldn't agree to it personally and wouldn't advise a client to do it. I would reconsider my relationship with an agent who...