Can a house be sold even though it is supposed to go thru probate

No. If asset requires probate, it cannot be sold until so ordered by probate court. Probate needs to be opened for both estates. Consult probate...

My mother passed away in 2011, I moved into her house and didn't change the utilities into my name. I'm now moving and I called

Yes. Provide the death certificate. No. POA not needed. Any authority you had under the POA expired at time of mother's death.

How do I file "Request of Stay" or something that I can place the Judgement ON-HOLD after trial? preparing for Appeal..

Yes. You must request court to stay enforcement of judgment. You must post bond. Bond cannot be posted until appeal filed.

How to order Sheriff department to release wage garnishment after the satisfaction of judgment has been filed with court.

Provide Sheriff copies of Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment form with Court's Minute Order. If sheriff persists in not releasing money...

My bank received an “Information Subpoena & Restraining notice 1)What if I don’t respond 2)Chance to reverse the case

SOL is 20 years. Time to contest has passed. You can avoid any levy by not having any money in the account.

Question not clear. You refer to "claims bar date" and "motion to lift stay" Claims Bar Date is deadline for creditors to file a proof of claim. ...

Debtor defaulted on installment payment. Should I send request to pay before sending letter of demand

Debtor is in default. You may enforce acceleration clause which makes entire note due and payable now. Your choice whether to send request for...

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California, Can the trustee sale of my home be void since the substitution of trustee was not properly executed?

Maybe. Cannot meaningfully respond without review of all underlying documents. Generally, CA court view SOT as a mere formality. If all other...

What if the lender refuses to take payment and I get locked out of my house while waiting for loan Mod to get approved?

This does not sound right. Generally, lender can only lock out after a writ of possession has been obtained. Not enough information to opine...

Is the non-recordation of my HAMP sufficient to obtain an injunction and stop foreclosure?

No. Failure to record HAMP is not sufficient to obtain injunction or stop foreclosure. If you are current under terms of HAMP, the foreclosure...