Can a lawyer say it will be a criminal matter?

Threatening a criminal action to obtain an advantage in a civil matter is a violation of the ethical rules for an attorney and can cause the...

What is the best way for my sister to transfer the property to me as a gift for it to be treated as separate property in divorce

To add to the other answers. A transfer between siblings will cause a property tax reassessment to the current fair market value.

Father in law died left no beneficiaries. We are trying to buy out his leased car

Is the car worth the effort? You could turn it in and tell them you are willing to buy it for a reasonable price. Maybe less than what they would...

Probate/Marvin Claim Case after friend and business partner passed away

A claim for the money you lent and your property that is in his residence may succeed. You need to be prepared with proof of what you lent...

Anything you record now would be junior to the Deed of Trust and would not affect it. If the deed of trust is legitimate and you do not make the...

How to get medical records with power of attorney and what kind of poa do I need

An Advance Health Care Directive that gives you HIPPA powers should work. It will have to be notarized.

Can a POA evict when principle still alive, but has cognitive issues?

Probably. Your POA needs to give you the authority. However, if you are managing the property, even without the POA you may be able to do it. You...

Does the following paragraph mean Debbie gets $2,000 for rent or $2,500 for rent?

The trust pays the part of the rent not covered by the section 8 voucher (or any other source) but not more than $2000. In your example, the trust...

California POA marked with an X vs being initialed. Does it need to be redone?

It will probably be accepted. BUT, in my opinion, the statutory form should not be used. The principal should get an estate plan done by an estate...

How can I get a copy of my mother’s will?

Did mom own a home or have an estate with a gross value of more than $150,000? If so probate will be required. If the nominated executor takes too...