My mom pased away about 4 months ago and left me Durable Power of Attorney, is it still valid.

Durable means after incapacity, not durable after death, therefore no.

Is it defamation of character by the police if they post on chan 7 news my name & mug shot & say that I have done something b4

Your facts are not clear, but from what you say, no. Channel 7 has a very good legal department which checks the scripts for news broadcasts.

How much will it cost to evaluate a commercial real estate (office space) legal document?

While our office regularly does this for Los Angeles tenants, you may wish to consult San Diego counsel in case there are any local regulations...

You have a right to request a package but the employer is under no legal duty to give you a severance package. The advice of Mr. Delshad, to have...

Can a defendants prior criminal record be used against him as a defendant in a civil trial.

As my colleague points out, prior conviction of a (unrelated) felony can be used to impeach on the basis of credability of the witness.

There is actually case law on this kind of behavior. Talk to a young local attorney in your area and sue her for the cost of replacement plantings,...

What happens if my mother wills her property to one child only, leaving the other two?

Unless there is undue influence, incompetency, or inadvertant omission your mother may do with her property as she desires. Without knowing...

Can I be fired if I refuse to tell my boss who told me something ?

In an "at will" employment state like California you can be fired for no reason whatsoever. You only cannot be fired if you are terminated as part...

Tax issue, California. I am a member in three LLCs, in which I am a member and investor and the Tax Matters Partner (TMP)....

What a misery. You should get some detailed advise from a business/tax lawyer or CPA with prior experience or employment with the IRS. You should...

Your first source of answers is the bylaws, but ofter small corporatons don't pay much attention. The shortest two answers for you are corporate...