Can a co-trustee take out a mortgage on the land in trust

"Can a co-trustee take out a mortgage on the land in trust?" -- It will depend on the terms of trust and the requirements of the lender and title...

How do I find out about a trust that my wife’s grandma left her?

You don't do anything. You have no interest in the trust or probate estate. Unless your wife has a copy of either, there isn't much she can do...

California Late Fees

A $15/day late fee is likely considered an unlawful penality because it has no relationship to the time money is withheld.

No, you cannot avoid a judgment for costs (including attorney fees if applicable) by voluntarily dismissing the complaint after a motion is filed...

You retain counsel to review the matter to determine if a bad faith claim is appropriate and to negotiate settlement of the claim.

Can I ask for a Judgement before a hearing on motion to vacate?

You write you have a judgment for 3K. You need to execute on the judgment if it is not voluntarily paid. You need a writ of execution and then you...

How do I go about this situation?

Make a claim against your insurance company. They will adjust the claim with the carrier for the owner and attempt to recover your deductible. If...

Trust with no assets?

An unfunded trust is no trust at all since a trust is nothing more than a special relationship to property. However, if the trust identifies...

Respectfully, you've probably done more harm than good. You do not "record an irrevocable trust on [your] property." Any purported transfer is...

Interesting question but I suspect the answer is that in Small Claims Court, which is regularly presided over by attorneys who are not judges or...