It will not be automatic. Unfortunately, it will to through a painful, lengthy, and costly process of probate. With $8 million in assets, it would...

Sold vehicle, title not transferred, buyer subsequently involved in fender bender with no insurance, am I liable?

I'm not certain whether you actually "sold" the vehicle when you did not transfer title of the vehicle. You should sign the Certificate of Title....

I defaulted on a loan to a friend who tricked me when helping me move and took everything we own

You should have an attorney review the terms of the agreement to determine your course of action. Be prepared to provide details, i.e., what is the...

Is it normal procedure to prevent a suspect from visiting his allegedly victim?

It's common for a defendant in a criminal proceeding to be served with a Criminal Protective Order which prohibits him from contacting the victim....

Do obgyns/hospitals in CA check if an expectant mother has any cases (open, closed, etc.) W dcfs?

I don't believe that doctors have a standard procedure to check if a mother is involved in a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)...

How do I answer this question on a college admissions application?

The question is very specific as to include deferred entry of judgment. It's probably safer to answer Yes and explain that it has been dismissed....

Party A seeks business records of Party B, a close corporation.

You probably have to serve the Person Most Knowledgeable (PMK) separately in addition to the agent for service of process. If you don't know the...

What is a legally acceptable signature?

You can sign in Kanji, hiragana, katakana or romaji. It doesn't matter. Your signature is your unique handwritten name. I have clients who sign in...

If NV C corp issues a note while it is in good standing can its corp shield be pierced 2 years after revocation by NV?

I'm a California attorney so I'm not sure if the rules apply with Nevada corporations. Generally, a corporation must be in good standing to defend...

Where do we go from here?

1. Stop any direct deposits; 2. Create a trust with separate tax i.d.; and 3. Open an account under the Trust using the tax i.d. NOT YOUR...