Can my grandmother change my name?

"Paper in writing" not sufficient to give GM rights to manage your personal and financial affairs. You and GM should consult probate counsel and...

How do my parents protect themselves & their other children?

Case involves cross=over issues of guardianship law, conservatorship law and mental health law. Parents may wish to be appointed guardian of...

I made a trust years ago, but I now want to exclude my house only and give it to a non family member. What do I need to do?

Options vary depending on whether trust is revocable or irrevocable. If revocable, you may remove house from trust and transfer to non-family...

Your situation changed when you filed C7 BK. Common for lenders in this arena to "lose" documents. Lender may not be communicating with you out...

Collection Judgment

This is fairly common situation. Possible defenses: -invalid service of process -statute of limitations More information needed to further...

Not Likely. General rule is that a beneficiary does not have to share with non-beneficiaries. Unless you can prove there is an obligation to...

Father just died died (mother already dead). Investment portfolio question?

You state you are executor. This suggests no Trust. Correct? Any fiduciary obligations and directions imposed in the Will? Too many facts...

If I win my case, is there any circumstance where I can request to be paid monies by the Plaintiff ??

Not possible for you to collect for your time and lost wages. You did not have an attorney. No attorney fees and costs to collect. American rule...

Do I need an estate planning and if so what type?

Yes. You would benefit from consulting EP counsel. Much more information needed to provide effective guidance and more meaningful...

Can you file for an appeal in Probate Court? Guardianship case in San Diego

Yes. Appeal or motion for reconsideration may be filed if timely. Additional possible corrective actions may include petition to terminate or...