My Aunt and Uncle added me to their checking account and said when something happens to us the money is yours. Is this binding?

If the checking account is held in joint tenancy, you will have the right to the remaining money after both your aunt and uncle's demise. Edward C....

San Francisco, CA: residential property title report and issues.

When you are the owner to a real property, you should be the policy holder to a title insurance policy. Assumming you purchased this property from...

How do I get the ownership of my late dad's bond changed to my brother and I? We were not named as beneficiaries due to an erro

If your mother is still alive, she may also have an interest of your father's bond. Your father's estate will be treated as intestate (decedent...

Does a contractor have to be licensed for an at cost construction contract (no profit contract)?

You have a disgorgement action against this unlicensed contractor. Business and Professional Code 7031(b) is applicable even when the unlicensed...

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House deed is on husband and wife. Husband is recovering after stroke.

If the husband is not competent to make decision, conservatorship is the only option for you. Find out how long the process wil take. Edward C. Ip...

Do I need a real estate attorney

Probably not, if both buyer and seller are presented by competent brokers and agents. In addition, the terms and of the purchase / sale must be...

How do I get a copy of my recently deceased father's Will from his wife?

If the wife have not petitioned to name herself as executor, you should. Then, you will conduct discovery to ascertain the whereabouts of your...

When signing a 1 year lease, is it 1 year to the date?

Express language of the lease shall govern the when the lease will expire. When a due date is specified, then you may have to adhere to the...

First, find out the nature of easement on your deed. Since you are talking about your next door neighbor, if possible, work thing out with your...