What form do i file in the county recorders to remove someone from a grant deed

Only the people on title can and must sign a grant deed or quit claim deed to change title. I am assuming when father passed, a proper deed was...

Non competition/Non-solicitation agreement

No this is not enforceable in CA even if you sign it don't worry. The most that can happen is that is you do compete you might get a letter...

Do we need a real estate attorney?

Yes you are definitely in danger of losing the home and all the money you put into it. You have potential actions against your seller from...

If a parent sells a house to kids thru financing the load themselves, will they still be responsible for the capital gains tax?

Yes but there is an alternative, if parents transfer title to a family trust and make son the trustee (the one who has control), as well as the...

the plaintiff's attorney must release the lis pendens, if the appeal times are over, and if he doesn't you need to bring the expungement and will...

My family live in a place since 1988 and my mom only have the letter signed saying that she bought the property

This is a very serious situation and no one can help you with a couple sentences on this forum, you NEED to have a consultation with a real estate...

Can I charge my ex closing cost fees if I am buying her out of our home!

I agree with Attorney Gross, if you are not selling the home, no you can not charge her for costs not incurred.

Can I change the locks?

Not a good idea at all, since she is part owner. However, you need to come to an arrangement on how the ownership is going to be dealt with, i.e....

I owned a property in "joint tenancy" with my girlfriend. She died on 12/30/2013. I later sold the home in April for $786K

This is a complicated situation you need to see an experienced CPA or tax attorney. I am changing the topic from real estate to tax.

Real estate office sent me cancelation form marked I owe nothing, but asked why I wanted to cancel and gave the reasons is angry

I agree with attorney Gross; sounds like you need an attorney to write a demand letter to the agent, or the broker of the office.