"[I}f I win the case do i still need to pay opposing counsel the money?" -- Yes. But, usually, the order is on behalf of the party the attorney...

"I find this policy discriminating against people who filed ch 13 as well as penalizing people who repaid their debts 100%." -- True, but...

The best resource for answers to your questions is the horse's mouth: the LAHD.

You've got a mess on your hands, especially if others would take by intestate succession. Probably the first place to start is with a local probate...

Wow. You want legal advice about a real estate transaction involving a written agreement and a "grand deed" from an attorney who has not reviewed...

Instead of asking questions here, you need to consult counsel in the state and county where your uncle lived. Good luck.

Contact the bank and ask what they need. If your grandmother had an account at a bank local to you, it might be the best place to open the estate...

The first step is to determine what other assets, other than the house, need to be administered. Are any assets located in CA? If not, AZ likely is...

Both state laws likely come into play, depending on where the trust is being administered and what the trust says about jurisdiction....

Whether you can still compel discovery depends on the exact wording of your agreement with the defendant's counsel and whether you have a trial...