Is a gift annuity appropriate for me in order to get income now ? I am 69, my condo is underwater, I have no heirs.

You need to talk with a financial planner or a cpa or other finance professional that can assess your situation. An attorney responding to a...

How do I cancel a home improvement contract and keep the labor already put into the job?

You may be able to cancel since there was a material change in the original contract. To know for sure would require a review of your contract. ...

To get into the technicalities, arguably, a contractor that hires a subcontractor that does not have workers compensation insurance is violating...

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Temporary orders are not always the same as an ex parte, but they can be requested on an ex parte basis. The justifications for seeking an...

Installment agreement with CA state board of equalization on behalf of corporation upon death does the liability terminate

You may have to discuss this with a probate attorney. Generally speaking, if one party to the agreement dies, the agreement often dies with that...

Can we lose a case for quality standards not specified in contract? If they don't allow me opportunity to fix the issues?

The standards that apply to any construction project are "industry standards." Owners often don't know what that means, and often have a higher...

Can home builder be held responsible for construction defects after his Corporation is disbanded?

The answer is probably. You might want to ask if there was an insurance policy at the time the work was done. If so, even if the corp no longer...

Can I sue the CHP for an illegal tow in small claims court? Under grounds that the reason cited for the tow was incorrect.

Just because you were in the DMV does not mean the reason for the tow was incorrect. You were technically and legally "in control" of the vehicle,...

What is the actual law that states minors cannot represent themselves and must have counsel?

Only an attorney can represent others in court. There is a limited exception that allows one spouse to appear for the other in Small Claims Court. ...

Can I sue someone for transferring money from a joint account to their solo account?

Yes, you can probably sue. You may want to report this to the police. You may also have elder abuse claims against your step-daughter. If the...