Questions answered by Frederick Prescott Hayes

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File judgment lien on a debtor's real property?

Frederick's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

You cannot file a judgment lien without a judgment. There seems to be something unusual or unexplained in your question. If there was no...

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Transferring property via a deed vs. trust?

Frederick's answer | Answered on June 27, 2014

There are many complicated tax, real property, and estate planning issues related to your questions. An incorrect course of action may have...

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I want to bid on probate real estate, where can I see the court calendar for confirmation hearings? Los Angeles County.

Frederick's answer | Answered on June 27, 2014

In some counties, such as Orange County, confirmation hearings are posted in the Probate Clerk's office. Hearings may be less common than when...

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URGENT! How can I stop a wrongful writ of possession on a property I am the first position lien holder?

Frederick's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

After reading your question, I come to three conclusions: (1) You need immediate action; (2) The details would appear to be challenging to...

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Am I responsible for missing escrow payments and/or forms from when I sold my house 28 years ago?

Frederick's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

If you sold this home through escrow 28 years ago, and usual procedures were followed, it is unlikely that this is your obligation. As other...

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Does repeated acceptance of rent after a 3-day notice to cure or quit implicitly waive the notice?

Frederick's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

The first question is whether this was a commercial or residential tenancy. It makes a significant difference. The general rule is that a...

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What form do I need for pleading breach of trust in California

Frederick's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

Your question cannot be appropriately and fully answered on a website like this, and it should not be addressed on this site intended for general...

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I own a vineyard, and we are having issues with a neighbor. Can you please give us some advice.

Frederick's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

You have a serious issue to address. You do have options to sue for damages and for other relief. You also have practical solutions for...

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Any legal problem with faxing 3rd demand letter for $25 to former tenant's workplace? Hoping to shame her into reimbursing me.

Frederick's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

The tactics you describe are unwise and probably would expose you to unnecessary risk and liability far beyond the $25. Specifically, this tactic...

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When the second foreclose on you. how can they do that when the first lender still has the the first lien

Frederick's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

You should personally consult with an attorney immediately to see if you have any options. However, you were apparently not going through a...

Frederick Prescott Hayes's Answers (290)

File judgment lien on a debtor's real property?

Transferring property via a deed vs. trust?

I want to bid on probate real estate, where can I see the court calendar for confirmation hearings? Los Angeles County.

URGENT! How can I stop a wrongful writ of possession on a property I am the first position lien holder?

Am I responsible for missing escrow payments and/or forms from when I sold my house 28 years ago?

Does repeated acceptance of rent after a 3-day notice to cure or quit implicitly waive the notice?

What form do I need for pleading breach of trust in California

I own a vineyard, and we are having issues with a neighbor. Can you please give us some advice.

Any legal problem with faxing 3rd demand letter for $25 to former tenant's workplace? Hoping to shame her into reimbursing me.

When the second foreclose on you. how can they do that when the first lender still has the the first lien