California living trust-brother is trustee. What are his legal duties?

If you want to challenge the trust document or the actions of the trustee I strongly recommend you consult with an attorney.

Mom and I got property 1984 50-50 in1998 I lost my job deeded it 2 her. In 2001 it was deeded back 2 me100%. What can I DO?

This is complicated enough that you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

I put a mechanic's lien on our client's house for no payment. I am afraid he wants to wait until lien expires. What should I do?

You have 90 days from the date you recorded the lien to file suit to foreclose on the lien. After 90 days the lien becomes stale if not foreclosed...

To file a mechanics lien, does the subcontractor only have to show attempt of delivery or does the home owner have to receive th

Yes. If the contractor can prove they mailed the preliminary notice according to the code, the service is valid.

Determining party to an oral contract

There seem to be a lot of potential issues here. A consultation with a construction lawyer should provide you with a clear picture of your legal...

The short answer to your question is: no. An unlicensed contractor does not have lien rights. In fact, an unlicensed contractor does not even...

I want to fire my contractor. I want to use the grounds that the contract is null.

The written contract may be voidable if it does not contain certain required language. A legal review of the document should answer that question...

I am a licensed contractor and have a customer that has strung me out. I want to discuss this case to see if I can still file a

Anyone without a direct contractual relationship with the property owner must properly serve a valid Preliminary Notice to preserve their...

What should I do if a supplier wants to put a lien on my house because the former owner's contractor did not pay them?

The concrete company must have served a valid preliminary notice on the previous owner and the lien must be recorded within a maximum of 90 days of...

How to fight mechanic lien on supplier

I agree with Mr. Wolff. The supplier's Mechanic's Lien rights will depend on whether they followed all procedural technicalities and met all...