How many days does it take for a lawyer to file for a personal injury suit? I am near the end of my 2 yr grace period.

Generally, you must file a lawsuit within two years of the date of injury. You do not have to have an attorney to file the lawsuit, but you...

I've lived with my brother for 2yrs and yesterday he tells me, investor took over house and I have to b out in 10days. What I do

I'm not sure what an "investor" means -- if it means a new owner after a foreclosure auction, and that new owner wants you to move out, it is...

Can I tell parents about abuse to children and not be sued or fired.

In addition to the prior answer, which I agree with, keep in mind that California has very strict laws about reporting suspected (and of course,...

Can my sister (the owner of the dead dog) recover all of her out of pocket expenses for vet bills from resposible party

Yes, your sister can recover her out-of-pocket expenses for vet bills from the responsible party. Given the amount of the expenses, you should...

My mother in law has stated she would like me to inherit the portion of her estate which would have gone to my wife.

The other two answers are both correct, but one possibility not yet mentioned is that your mother-in-law's trust may already provide for you to...

My husband wants to kick me out our home. I am on the deed. California. Owned the home for 10 years.

From a purely legal point of view, he's going to have a hard time evicting or removing you if you are a co-owner. From a non-legal point of view,...

Does writing "This is a gift" on a grant deed legally make the transfer a gift?

Those two items are evidence that the conveyance is a gift, but ultimately, it depends on whether the conveyance really was made without the...

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Joint Tenancy

Yes, owning property with someone else as "joint tenants" guarantees right of survivorship - that's the defining characteristic of JT. One (or...

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More information is needed - not sure how updating the trust will provide asset protection in your case. However, be aware that if there is an...

Not sure what jurisdiction your matter is in, but in the Los Angeles County, and surrounding Courts, what typically happens after a Heggstad...