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Does a probate judge need to understand Federal Law?

James's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

Yes. Probate judge must understand federal law as it related to matters he/she decides. Yes. Probate has necessary expertise. Yes. Research...

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My brother is using an unsigned amendmendment to a trust to say he gets everything. I am the sister that is to share 50:50

James's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

Yes. You are correct in stating that an unsigned, unwitnessed, undocumented amendment is not valid. Yes. You may have brother removed as...

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Husband wants to disinherit me by using a trust. What is my best course of action?

James's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

Your best course of action is to immediately retain counsel. Yes. You have rights based on CP acquisitions, contributions during 30 years...

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How to find a will after death of a family member.

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

No single method always works in trying to locate a Will after death of decedent. Some techniques i have found successful include...

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I won a breach of contract case. The debtor is a beneficiary to a trust with real property. Can I attach my judgment to it?

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

No. Abstract of Judgment only attaches to property in county in which debtor has ownership interest. Will not attach if title to property is...

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Can i dispute satisfactory accounts in my credit if innacurate

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Yes. You may dispute any and all inaccurate information of your credit report. May be in best interest to dispute inaccurate satisfactory...

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Can my partners mother just throw me and my stuff out and now be staying in our apartment leaving me out on the street

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Maybe. Partners mother rights to evict you depend on what, if any, rights you have a occupant or tenant and mother's rights as owner of building. ...

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What if I buy all an heir's rights, rather than take a percentage?

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Yes. You may purchase full interest of an heir in an estate. Court may inquire regarding assignor's right to assign and equity of the assignment....

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What it's the time limit on collecting a debt from a deceased persons estate and do you have to file a creditors claim to get it

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Yes. You must file Creditor's Claim. Claim deadlines governed by California Probate Code Section 19100 as follows: (a) A creditor shall file a...

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What possible options do I have for my father with dementia along with a host of medical problems at a future court date.

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Not clear what "future court date" is for. Need more information to opine further. Father entitled to VA benefits for 100% service connected...