Can an attorney force me to waive Client-Attorney privilege if I am sue him in a small claims court for refund of my retainer?

Attorney cannot force you to waive privilege. However, you have made a limited waiver by suing attorney. I suggest better approach may be fee...

If I get inheritance can my husband claim on it if I die

Agree with colleagues. Your inheritance is your separate property. If you die while you are married and have living children your estate may be...

Living trust

Contact Los Angeles County and South bay Bar Associations for referral.

Agree with colleagues. Yes. Attorney can represent multiple clients at same hour/day in court.

How difficult is it to remove executors of estate?

Agree with colleagues. Refer to PC 8502 for bases for removal of executor(s). Time and expense vary and depend on facts of each case. May be...

What do I say when a debt collector calls?

Agree with colleagues. Admit nothing. Make no promises. Request that creditor stop calling you. If you have retained counsel, tell creditors to...

Congratulations on completing your C13 plan. My experience in Los Angeles County is it can take 30 to 90 days to receive your discharge after...

I just moved to Nevada from Los Angeles, after living in LA all my life. I have been in Nevada only 1 week. What court/district

Proper venue is in the district in which you have resided for 91 days or more in past 180 days. If you have not resided in any particular district...

I want to file a bankruptcy is my business protected?

Agree with colleagues. Answer depends on facts of your case. Proceed very carefully. Your interest in business will be part of your personal BK...

We had a terrible bankruptcy attorney. He has to reopen a case, should that really take over a month just to reopen?

agree with colleagues. Your mother is the client. If her attorney will work with you and allow you to assist mother that is great. Motion to...