If you have a will that states divide the money 3 ways and 6 years before one party took 50,000 are they still able to take the

A Will divides the estate assets as they exist at time of death. Absent special language in the Will or a viable claim the estate might have to the...

My attorney has been paid in full and is now asking for additional money to go to the preliminary hearing.

You need to read your attorney-client agreement to see what the fee you have paid covers. Many attorneys, who represent defendants in a criminal...

How many days after the Unlawful Detainer hearing do I have to request a stay of eviction?

I am afraid you should have requested a stay at the hearing. I am also afraid you have been given some wrongful information. If I were you, I would...

Discovery Requests to be SERVED to the Plaintiff's Counsel, or addressed to both the Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel?

They are directed to the party, only, but are served on the party's attorney. Regular U.S. mail is OK but you cannot serve them yourself....

What do i need for the waiver?

A waiver for what purpose?

The MSJ/MSA is really a combined motion, not two separate motions. The new date will control the briefing schedule simply means, with respect to...

Motion filed late and the judge secided that I did not have good cause. I intend to appeal. What do I do?

Discretionary rulings are very hard to appeal successfully and, depending on the order, may not even be appealable. If you are considering a legal...

How do I change my name on a deed after marriage?

Why change your name? Personally, I would leave well enough alone. You can create a trust which contains the two residences and at that time use...

What is the reporting time if you settle a personal injury case before you should file a chapter 7 bankruptcy in California?

If your case is settled the trustee cannot "touch it" because there is nothing to touch. The proceeds from the settlement, however, are a different...

When is my answer to cross-complaint due?

You need to learn to do you own counting if you are representing yourself. It is the first task of many you will need to learn. You have 30 days...