Depo attorney needed... I am looking for to pay hourly. No long term contract.

I take it you are in pro per. You don't necessarily need an attorney to be present at your depo, but it is highly recommended. You don't want to...

Thinking of turning dba professional biz to a CA prof Corp. What would be practical effects/pros/cons? tax issues get 1099'd?

What is the “professional biz" - medicine, dentistry and accountancy? If you are one of those, you can form a PC. If you are not one of the...

Am I liable for California tax consequences on a 1099 tied to a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure on my primary residence.

A new state law allows taxpayers to immediately exclude from their income the amount of mortgage debt on their home loan that has been forgiven by...

My 50/50 partner in my LLC decided to transfer money into one of our other accounts and decided to try and stop the business.

Do you have an Operating Agreement signed by your partner? Did your partner accept your resignation? Notwithstanding your resignation, you should...

Can anyone help with advice about my loan with Ocwen?

File for your loan mod, and give them everything they ask for. Keep complete detailed records of every telephone conversaton - date, time, who,...

I just bought a house. I am planning to rent out half of my house to my boyfriend. I will sign a rental agreement with him.

If you are not married, then no commumnity property rights will acrue. In order for your boyfriend to claim some ownership interest in the house,...

What actions could I take if my soon to be ex-wife misses the deadline for the Demand for Production of Documents in Discovery?

You have to wait until after the hearing on your motion to deteriomine the next step with the ex. If the court agrees with you, the judge will...

Does the seller have to disclose that the property takes on water during rainy months?

Yes. The seller must disclose all material facts known to the seller. A material fact is anything that would affect a reasonable buyer's decision...

In a civil cause of action, can a witness invoke the 5th, despite the passing of any SOL for prosecution.

Section 940 of the Evidence Code provides that “[t]o the extent that such privilege exists under the Constitution of the United States or the State...

Business and Professions Code section 16727 prohibits a lease from containing a condition where the effect of such lease ... or such condition ......