the storage company is taking steps to eventually seize the property left in storage. You should make arrangements to pay asap if you do not want...

My grandmother is in a life estate with my mother. we would like to transfer it to just my mother and children is this possible?

I will change this to estate planning, most life estates are estate planning devices. In general your grandmother is the person with the "interest"...

Can a landlord apply a $106 "service fee" to every payment?

I agree with Mr Dorfman. Landlord tenant law has local rules that can vary from city to city but what the landlord is doing would not comply with...

How much does estate planning and will preparation cost?

You can expect to pay from about $800 dollars for a basic estate plan if you go to a high volume "discount" type of law firm to many times this...

My last company is suing me for breach of fiduciary duty and many other charges however I never signed a contract....

The independent contractor status is often abused by both sides thinking it "save" taxes. You can be sued for breach of fiduciary duty if you had a...

When signing a Quit Claim Deed in California, ?

Do NOT do this without talking to a good CPA or tax lawyer first.

Can I as the seller get out of a home purchase agreement if the buyer - who is also the agent - didn't make closing?

It depends on your contract. In most california residential purchase contracts the close of escrow date is not s "drop dead" date, the courts will...

Can I be charged rent late fees for unpaid Water/Sewage Utilities?

It depends on your lease and the specific language used. It is possible to add late fees for utilities in some cases.

Can I throw away the belongings left behind by the previous tenant of the house I currently rent?

Your landlord should take care of this. Your landlord should pick this stuff up and give proper notice to the old tenant to pick up the items. If...

If I don't show up for a summons what is the consequence I have asked for an extension I'll be out of town

It is rarely enough to fax a judge to explain in advance why you will miss a court date. You can hire a local attorney to attend on your behalf. If...