Can the house in my mom' living trust be refinanced by one of the 4 successors and still leave the trust in effect to all

I assume your mother is still the trustee of her revocable trust. If so, she will need to be the person who refinances the property. The...

Am I legally required to attend or participate in a deposition, if I stated I was not interested?

If you are served with a valid subpoena, you can either attend the deposition or hire a lawyer and attempt to quash it. Depending on your financial...

Can water be shut off with no notice for more than 24 hours for entire apartment complex?

It is doubtful they can be held liable for you missing work. If the water shut off was beyond their control, I don’t think they have breached an...

Where can I find information on a law that a judge didn't go by in the trial court?

Get the case number and go to a probate attorney and ask him or her to review the court file and then you will understand what happened and any...

What types of “power of attorney” exist in California? Is there a “general” kind or just two separate (medical and financial)?

I agree with the other answers but know that a POLST, which is important, is not a substitute for an advanced healthcare directive.

How do you find out what's left to you in a will??

The executor of the estate or a successor trustee should make contact with all beneficiaries and heirs at law. If you the attorney who drafted the...

I live in Kern county California today I received a letter that my rent was going up $100 I pay 550 and now my rent will be 650?

Unless there is a local rent ordinance, your landlord can increase the rent but I believe if it is more than a 10% increase you get 60 days notice.

If it is a trust, yes she has a right to a copy. If a probate of the will was initiated, then she would be given notice of the action and an...

Why are my adult children ( whom are beneficiaries on a trust) not on the service list for mail and court dates?

Is the court being administered under the supervision of a probate court judge? If so, it is likely the court will require notice. If the trust is...

Do I have a right to see a trust that my Father left to me and my brothers?

As an heir, you have a right to see a copy of the trust. Seek legal counsel and look into getting the trust’s administration under court supervision.