Inheriting a right to enforce judgement

Yes, a judgment is an asset of the estate which the beneficiaries have a right to enforce. In fact, if a judgment is issued in a personal injury...

I loaned Z 150k, Z gives me Deed of Trust for 150k, but Promissory Note of 100k. How can I enforce Z to give me additional note?

It appears that you have an unsecured claim. Sue him for the balance due and hope that by winning you can convert your unsecured claim into a...

If I am foreclosed on will I be liable for any taxes on the first and the heloc?

You may have income taxes to pay. Forgiveness of indebtedness is treated as income. When the bank forecloses and you no longer have a mortgage or...

Can we get power of attorney for my mother from my father

Your father can do whatever he wishes with property that belongs to him and that includes cashing in all the assets. Under California law,...

My husband and I co-owned our home until he died in July 2014. Is there a way to ensure that my two grown children who live ...

In California, there are a couple of ways to accomplish that. First, put the property in a living trust which names your kids as beneficiaries. ...

My grandmother recently passed away and everything in her will was left to her sole surviving daughter (my aunt).

Your grandmother apparently wanted only your aunt to get everything otherwise she would have left something for you and your sister. If you want...

I need to file a small estate affidavit, what is the average cost?

The affidavit is just a form which you probably can complete without the help of a lawyer. No need to pay fees unnecessarily.

My mother in law gave me a personal loan with her savings account. She passed away a few months ago. Is the loan finished?

Since the money was not a gift, a loan remains due and payable even after the lender who makes the loan dies. The estate has a claim against you...

You're correct: the bank is wrong. Perhaps go to another branch and deal with another manager who understands the rules. Also, get a letter from...

The trust document contains a confusing and possibly self-contradictory passage about trustee succession. The only thing that

In California, you can bring an action in probate court asking for instructions on how confusing provisions of a trust are to be implemented. ...