You need to apply ex parte for letters of special administration and a temporary restraining order to stop the sale. You really should hire an...

What can I do about being evicted from an illegally converted garage?

An agreement to rent real property that lacks a certificate of occupancy is void as a matter of law. The landlord can't charge for rent, but the...

You can obtain legal authorization through the probate court.

I need to evict a tenant from a house they are leasing for over 3 grand per month. They have not paid almost 4 months in a row.

California law requires a 3-day notice for failure to pay. Unless the lease agreement provides for a longer period, go with the 3-day notice.

If my father died without a will and he is not listed on my birth certificate how can I transfer property

You can establish your kinship through a probate court proceeding.

How do I get my guesthouse permitted as an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)?

The city planning department can retroactively permit the improvements. They will perform an inspection of the property and determine whether any...

Personal bankruptcy may be your best option. A chapter 7 case, for example, should eliminate the litigation and any personal guarantees. Courts...

How do I create my garage into a guesthouse legally?

You WILL need to get permits from the City of Los Angeles, which will probably require you to install a covered carport as a condition of...

What are my options? What can/should I file in court?

In the absence of a living trust, you will have to probate the will and the excluded property. You can do it yourself but an attorneys is...

In addition to adverse possession, which may not apply in your situation because of the tax payment requirement, you may also have to worry about a...