How can it be "settlement"?

Yes you can settle before any lawsuit is filed. You would be settling all of your known and unknown claims against the landlord up and until the...

How to force house co-owner to pay house expenses?

You can sue her for unjust enrichment, breach of an oral agreement (although this type of transaction usually is required by law to be in writing...

Can you and us there any reason to open escrow before my condo is even listed for sale?

Yes there is nothing improper about opening escrow but does seem premature without a buyer (especially because if you never get a buyer you'll...

In Calif. If there's a form in a case and doesn't have a court clerk's day/time stamp on it was it granted by the court?

If the clerk signed it then it is most likely valid; whether or not its been filed in the case docket can't be determined without looking at the...

Before you sign anything you need to consult an attorney. You may be able to sue for origination claims (things that happened when the loan was...

Can a member of llc buy and sell property without my concent being a member of local

I agree a probate will be needed and the govern documents of the LLC will control the outcome (if all of them exist). You should seek the advice of...

House is paid but no deed

You may need to file a quiet title action to get the deed put in your name but it also sounds like you may need a probate matter to ensure the...

If she is the only one on the title she can do what she wants with it; also even if it is her sole property but community assets are being used...

Can I change my mind about renting to an individual?

Yes you can terminate the lease agreement if you have not signed anything and no monies have been exchanged; there has been no consideration for...

If you lived with your boyfriend for over 10 years then you are his common law wife and actually his next of kin with or without a will. You must...