What would be the reason why a trust attorney would not communicate with the trustee?

I can see no reason why the attorney will not communicate with your mother. There is no reason to continue trying to work with this attorney. ...

The general rule is that you cannot repeat the same request in the same form of discovery to the same defendant. You can propound the same...

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Since more than 30 days have passed since you filed your claim, you can treat the claim as denied. That means you can proceed with your lawsuit,...

My quibble is with the word "can't." Nothing bars opposing counsel from producing her client for a deposition simply because no notice was...

Not without your explicit permission. Moreover, if you are in litigation in California state court, your tax returns are privileged in many ...

There is no statute of limitations on the filing of a California tax return. As such, the obligation to file a back tax return never dies. ...

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Can I sue the insurer in small claims to repair my home from the damages? How and what do I need to do?

I assume this is your own insurer, as opposed to the insurer for a landlord or other third-party. If that assumption is correct, then yes, you...

I won my Small Claims case but defendant appealed. It's headed for a civil trial. Am I allowed to mention the previous SC case?

The appeal is a completely new trial. You should pretend as if the case in small claims court never happened. The judge won't care what happened...

P filed Defamation Complaint against me. failed to notify me of the status conference. case sent arbitration. I want to oppose

I am sorry to hear that your relationship with your partner has deteriorated to this extent. There are any number of fine lawyers here on AVVO...

I have a judgement against me in small claims for $4000. He levied my checking, now he wants to take my horse. Can he?

I know of no reason why your horse would be treated as exempt property for purposes of executing on a judgment. A complete list of the types of...