Difficult to answer without seeing the contract. In some situations a contract can be non-cancellable but such contracts are rare (e.g. "hell...

I have a probate hearing on 08/30/13. They are deciding whether or not to sell a house in our mom's estate. The successor

Getting something on file and appearing at the hearing is a good idea. At the very least, the court's probate attorney will review your objections...

I am the executor of my aunt's trust. In California, should I be compensated? I am not a beneficiary of the trust.

You are not the executor of a trust. You may be the trustee of the trust. Whether you receive compensation is dependent on the language of the...

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There may be a way to sue for fraud on a beneficiary. However, 9 years is a long time. 401K, IRA, life insurance all have beneficiary...

Have a question about my Trust

It shouldn't make any difference. Family members will know who you are.... Note that to avoid probate, the trust has to be the owner of the...

How is a "living trust" handled after my moms recent death?

Tell your sibling that wills have to be filed with the county clerk (courthouse) within 30 days of death; if she fails to do so, she is violating...

I sold my motorcycle for a down payment and a written agreement now the guy doesn't want to pay the rest of what he owes.

You say that you have a written contract, he hasn't paid, there has been a breach. You file a claim in the county in which the contract was...

Judge granted motion to set aside/vacate judgement. Now what?

You have to file an answer (a denial) to the complaint that was filed against you or the creditor can obtain a default again. If you go to...

My Dad is in the hospital, cannot speak for himself, no directives. My stepmother is blocking my access to information.

You need someone here on the ground in California. An ex parte application for a conservatorship might be appropriate.... but nothing is easy.

Sue them in small claims court for breach of contract and fraud, if you think that you can prove it.