The statement on the deed itself that you referenced does not apply to property tax. That statement is included to avoid a documentary transfer...

Mom passed in March, Do I own the house and if not what do I need to do in California?

Typically, if you hold title as tenants in common, that means your moms share will have to be probated, and absent any will or Trust, her undivided...

A Trust does not "expire", so yes, the trust you created in 1998 is still valid. You may want to have an estate planning attorney review it in...

I have a question about trusts

Trusts are not recorded. Based on what you have said, your fathers trust will “work”. You do want to make sure the house is properly titled in...

The court does not record the final order - the attorney should have done so. But, if an order was signed by the judge, it is valid and effective,...

How do I fix a recorded Grant Deed that has a major cleric error in which an unknown random name was placed as grantee?

If the random person can be found/located/identified, you can have that person execute a quitclaim deed conveying the property to your parents....

What is stronger a quitclaim deed or grant deed?

Actually, a quitclaim deed does convey rights, if there are any to convey. The difference between a quitclaim deed and a grant deed is the level...

My firm handled the seminal case of Alejo v Alhambra (you can google it), which essentially says that a governmental agency must respond to reports...

At what age can you legally leave your child home alone? Our son is 17 and we are planning on going out of town for two weeks?

I do not believe there is a set rule or age at which it is “legal” to leave your child home alone. If your child is responsible and 17, I do not...

How can a non-biological father name his adult child as an heir?

By way of your trust or will, you can leave anything to anyone - so it is of no consequence that Ihe was never formally adopted. If you failed to...