I think attorney Yomtov is correct. What is troubling me by the wording of your question, is that you state you received a Quitclaim deed but also...

So basic community property law provides that where a spouse who uses SEPARATE property to acquire an asset during the marriage ( and continues...

I agree with attorney Talukdar, the question itself raises a lot of questions. Therefore it very difficult to answer. But the key is whether you in...

You might also consider having your parents putting the property into a Calif. LLC and afterwards integrating it with their estate plan such as...

I think attorney Mandel is correct in pointing out that land trusts are not illegal in California. They are formed primarily for what some think is...

I agree that an estate planning attorney should be consulted. But just to clarify, your sister need not be on title in order to "co-sign" on the...

It also depends on the type of listing agreement involved. For example an open listing, an exclusive agency, or exclusive right to sell...

Attorney Dorfman is right, it all depends on the exact wording in the trust. The "conventional" disposition is when one parent passes the assets...

I agree with all counsel who indicated that a legal separation does NOT entitle you to take title as unmarried. You are still married albeit...

I think both previous counsel have given you good advice. I notice you said nothing about the trustee's opinion on all this. The trustee may have...