If I short sale a property in California, how long do I have to wait to buy that back under my own name?

No law would be able to prevent you from buying that house or any other house. Where the problem generally comes up is when as part of the short...

Is there anything I can do. Please help

If you have proof that the down payment and the monthly payments came from you account not hers then you have some options. I would consider a...

Can a telemarketer who is employed by a real estate agent earn a referral fee off of a sales transaction done by the realtor?

If you do things that require a license you need to have the license. Cold calling "soliciting clients" would itself require a real estate license...

I would get a second opinion if you have doubt regarding the first lawyers advice/fees.

If someone pays some of my bills (about 20,000) over the last 3 years can he legally collect it if there was no agreement to pay

No, it is not likely that you would have to legally pay him back what he "claims". He may have a claim BUT he needs to prove the amount of the...

Our house was put into receivership

You could sue yes. You need to think about what it will cost to do the lawsuit and if it would be worth it. Be ready to answer some hard questions...

How can I stop the Assessor from selling my land for an illegal tax bill. The title transfer was exempt from taxation.

You have several options. I would contact a local real estate attorney and see about getting a "TRO" if the auction date is close.

What type of attorney can fix the issue of a living trust will which is trying to be rectified?

Please have your father consult an estate planning attorney before gifting you the property. You can lose the step up basis if he gifts it to you...

Can we condition a trust estate gift on the beneficiary being unmarried?

Yes, a condition like this is valid. You must be careful on how you draft the language. I would in this case consult with an experienced estate...

I would consult with a local attorney for advice. Many of us will give a free initial 15-30 minute consultation and give you a good idea about the...