How can I answer the complaint I received to the court in a law suit against me?

Your question does not make clear what your brother is suing you for, but I agree with the other counsel that this could be a partition action. It...

You personally are not liable for whatever liens were on the property. However, if you were to try and sell the property now, the liens would be...

Does a co-signer on a mortgage have a right to assert a claim as a titleholder to the property in probate court.

It makes a difference whether your grandparents and parents held title as joint tenancy or tenants in common. We would have to look at the deed...

Party is suing in Small Claims court for "time lost from work" to attend UD hearing & attorney fees. Are these recoverable?

Unfortunately, UD's are very technical, and a UD's engine is the Notice to Quit. If the Notice to Quit was defective for any reason, then the...

Default judgement on old debit of unknown source. Judgement pending based on facts deemed admitted

I agree with the previous answers. Since it seems that your answer was stricken as a sanction, you need to get an attorney on this right away. ...

How do I get the people that sold a house to me off the premises now that escrow has closed and the proceeds have been released?

You have one of three options. First, you can mail and post a Notice of Abandonment. This states that you believe the prior owners have abandoned...

Can I live in a house I only own a quarter of

Sure you can. The other owners may charge you rent for it though. Basically, if you own 25%, and the other owners own 75%, the other owners would...

My mom has a trust with LA real estate worth, $1,900,000 in rentals. Reinvesting via 1031 in other states, need legal entity?

What you are proposing is doable but very complicated. First, in order to qualify for the 1031 exchange, the property you currently own must be...

Service of Summons CCP section 415.30

No, not if you, yourself, served the other party.

First, you are probably going to have a causation problem, that is proving that the BBQ restaurant caused your illness. Second, you are going to...