Questions answered by Kurt Duane Elkins

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How can I get an attorney to give me legal advice about having an attorney removed from advising my sister.

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

If your sister has the capacity to make a will or a trust she can do as she pleases regarding her assets including changes you do not like. You...

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My house is going into escrow which will close 9/14. There is no mortgage. 2 weeks ago i bailed out my grandson $35,000 bond

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

If you pledged the home as security to repay the $35000 the bonding company will have a claim to the proceeds (up to 35000) if you sell.

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How is the trust buying me a car similar to my old car? Do I pay from my share?how does that get deducted from the trust?

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

I agree with the other attorney. It will depend on the language in the trust.

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What happens when landlord breaches verbal contract to lease

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

the simple answer is "nothing". As my colleague pointed out a this needs to be in writing to be enforceable. You may have a different outcome if...

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How do I stop an executor of trust selling real estate property

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

If the person who created the trust has passed away and you suspect that the trustee has misused some of the trust assets I would also make a...

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If I have 2 DUI's and possession of Marijuana in and 2003 will it affect me getting a real estate license in California today

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

You will need to disclose the legal troubles. It will not keep you from getting a license if you 1. disclose the complete truth 2. have a clean...

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When a house is still in probate, does the realtor have to state that it will (or may) require court confirmation?

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

A realtor is a fiduciary of the client (the owner). The realtors duty is to protect the client interests. I would think that true and accurate...

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What exactly do I need to write or request in a " redemption request ".

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

Some states give homeowners the specific right of redemption following a foreclosure by an HOA. In California, for example, if an HOA forecloses on...

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Can a bailbonds put a lean on my house without deed?

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

Sure the could put a lien on the house. The problem they will have is that if the lien is not correct you can get the lien taken off and they could...

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Do u handle people in need of losing their home from scammers?

Kurt's answer | Answered on July 10, 2016

If a member of the California Bar just stole your money you should file a police report. You can also report the misconduct to the Bar. We are not...

Kurt Duane Elkins's Answers (1781)

How can I get an attorney to give me legal advice about having an attorney removed from advising my sister.

My house is going into escrow which will close 9/14. There is no mortgage. 2 weeks ago i bailed out my grandson $35,000 bond

How is the trust buying me a car similar to my old car? Do I pay from my share?how does that get deducted from the trust?

What happens when landlord breaches verbal contract to lease

How do I stop an executor of trust selling real estate property

If I have 2 DUI's and possession of Marijuana in and 2003 will it affect me getting a real estate license in California today

When a house is still in probate, does the realtor have to state that it will (or may) require court confirmation?

What exactly do I need to write or request in a " redemption request ".

Can a bailbonds put a lean on my house without deed?

Do u handle people in need of losing their home from scammers?