How is a life estate made? Can someone be considered as having a life estate just by merely claiming it?

This question has been asked and answered before. Nothing to add to previous answer and excellent responses provided by colleagues.

Can I Quit Claim it to one of the other beneficiaries?

Maybe. Depends on ownership. Yes. You may quitclaim interest if property has been distributed to you. No. You cannot quitclaim if property has...

Which Notice form is required to be used in giving notice of a Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property?

Yes. Use DE-120 to give notice of hearing for Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property. You may fine LASC website/Probate Local Rules...

Wife says she's been gay all of her life, left me, moved in with the person she was having affair with. Grounds for annulment?

No. Facts stated no basis for annulment in California. California is no-fault divorce state, Irreconcilable differences sufficient to obtain...

Changing benificiaries of irrevocable life insurance.

Maybe. May be difficult to change beneficiaries if irrevocable life insurance trust is current beneficiary. -trustee; -terms of...

If I can't make rent because he isn't paying court ordered support on time, can kids & I move out of state to live with family?

You may not unilaterally move based on joint custody orders. You may file RFO and request order approving move-away and orders enforcing CS and...

What do I do about this and get them to stop. I paid one in November only to look it ups see it was a scam

Based on information provided, alleged creditor is engaged in illegal fraud. Creditor may be liable to you for penalties and sanctions. Retain BK...

How to handle court summons from collection agency

Do not ignore the summons. Failure to timely respond may result in default judgment against you. You have not provided enough information to...

Six year statute is default time period. Statute may be tolled by various actions and events. Crossover of federal and state law governs. You...

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Mother and son may own property as joint tenants with right of survivorship. If son predeceases mother, his interest lapses and does not pass to...