Do I need to qualify to do business in CA?

Yes, there is a special procedure for this on the California Secretary of State's website, in what is known as the "business portal"--you can...

My 80 year old Uncle doesn't want to talk about what to do when he dies. Legally what power do I have to take care of him

As of now, nothing--you might want to try to get him to execute a durable power of attorney so you could manage his affairs if he is alive but...

I'm the defendant in a credit card case, around $ 30,000.00. I want to settle prior to court date. What amount should I offer

I always advise my clients to start at no more than10% of the total--you can always increase your offer, and you should expect to do some...

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How can I request the Judge assigned to my Divorce case that I appear for court hearing via telephone?

Here in California we have a great system called CourtCall, which allows you to do that--just contact the court clerk a couple of weeks in advance...

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Yes, you should issue new certificates, and record the issuance in your corporate minutes;it is not a bad idea to hold a special shareholder...

I'm a trustee and being forced into litigation neither I nor the trust can afford. What options do I have?

Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") is the way to go. It is far cheaper and quicker than normal litigation.

Can a neighbor remove a stay while I'm in bankruptcy?

No, you do not need to be concerned about the form. It simply informs the California state court that its proceedings are "on hold" pending the...