How can my husband adopt my daughter?

Yes, you can accomplish this, though with this fact pattern you probably should hire an attorney to help you. While nine months is not a...

The will is still valid, but a surviving spouse can opt to take what would have been his or her intestate share (all of the community property,...

MY FATHER PASSED AWAY LEFT HOUSE IN TRUST TO ME AND MY SISTER FATHERS CARETAKER WAS ALLOWED TO STAY UNTIL DEED WAS TRANSFERED

Contact a trust attorney to discuss status of the trust and unlawful detainer action, and hire landlord/tenant attorney if necessary. Give her...

My aunt recently passed away leaving no will. Myself, my two brothers and a cousin are the sole survivors.

Mr. Reed, and your cousin, are both correct. She takes her parent's portion. You and your siblings share your parent's portion. A free in person or...

Do adopted kids (by marriage) share in an inheritance from a distant third cousin?

In California, no distinction is made between blood children and adopted children (so long as they were *actually* adopted. You'll want to confirm...

I am a 51% partner in a corporation. I would like to have my 49% partner removed from the checking account. Is this possible?

The answer to this question will lie in the operating agreement (partnership agreement or corporate bylaws/organizational minutes). However,...

How does one properly decline and name another trustee for a Special Needs Trust?

The trustees declination (or resignation, if he's already serving) does not need to be recorded or filed anywhere. One of the benefits of the trust...

Breach of commercial lease contract

They have asked for that amount in the complaint, but no, they are only entitled to (1) rental for the time period prior to the property being...

My wife and I are suing an individual for defamation. Am I entitled to the attorney-client priveledge?

The attorney jointly representing you and your wife cannot keep secrets from her. I doubt that hiring your own attorney will help much, as she will...

What rights do i have after father passes an 2 younger sisters trying to take control over mother an brother with med problems

You have no specific rights to property or control over your mother/brother simply due to your position as oldest sibling. Any rights you have for...