In most cases, the successor-in-interest will be the estate of the person who died. If an estate has not been opened, you need to open it first so...

Is a client responsible for unnecessary costs incurred by his or her attorney?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. Most fee agreements provide authority to incur costs at the sole discretion of the attorney. A transcript (and therefore...

My persona lawyer told me to negotiate my own medical bills with the other party's attorney. Shouldn't he be the one doing that?

I assume there is more to your story than you have written. Essential facts are missing. Obviously, there has been a severe breakdown in the...

If your brief was not filed, there is nothing to strike. Have you received a 15-day postcard? If not, reformat and refile with 15 days of receipt....

If a california trust forbids delegation of administration by trustee, she is not sick or incapable,

I agree with Ms. Peters. It appears you do not understand the role of an attorney in trust administration. The facts you describe do not cause...

My lawyer has not responded to emails for over a month. How do I get him off the case?

I agree with Mr. Klatt's comments. Two additional points: (1) it is common for a settlement to take a month or longer to implement; (2) there is no...

Neither. You appeal the judgment. I believe you have posted earlier regarding this matter and advised to seek the advice of appellate counsel. That...

It is unclear if the form you reviewed is the form (or only form) filed with the court, as opposed to an office copy. In any event, arguing over...

What do you do when opposing part dies in a probate case being sued for fraud?

You will need to substitute a successor-in-interest or the party's estate in place of the defendant if the cause of action survives (most do). I...

If you were served with process and failed to defend, there is nothing you can do to vacate it at this time. You may wish to consult bankruptcy...