There are so many potential ways this could go wrong. I would agree that if you contacted with the beneficiary to purchase the land at a given...

Your best option is to hire an attorney who can file a petition with the court requesting an order to force her to produce an accounting (a...

This is complicated given the time that's passed and the statute of limitations. The first hurdle concerns if you were or were not given notice of...

I'd first go back to the attorney who took over the prior attorney's practice. He or she may have literally answered the question if they had a...

It's not possible to provide an answer without reviewing the trust and the terms of the court order referred to in your post. You've indicated...

Start with the California Bar's website and use the attorney search. I believe you'll find the attorney's contact information, including, address,...

It's possible. All cash transactions often occur in 10 to 15 days. The typical reason for a 30-day escrow is the lender needs more time. That...

The first step is always to call the institution for instructions. Be prepared to spend some time on the phone before you get transferred to the...

Could you possible add some additional information? I'm trying to understand who is currently listed as the owner(s) of the property. Do you mean...

You've asked a complicated question. California is a community property state, which means when two people are married there is an assumption that...