Does a registered domestic partner have a right in California to property that was inherited and has a joint tenancy?

I'm sorry for your loss. It's a shame that this can't be worked out with your son's partner, another person who loved him. For most purposes...

Will I have to re-pay my landlord if they mistakenly refund me for overpayment?

If your landlord overpays you by mistake, then yes, you have to pay him back the excess money. At the same time, if your landlord has caused you...

Question is it legal for the landlord to ONLY sign her first name on rental receipts?

What name she uses for her signature is legally irrelevant. As long as she signs something and intends it to be her signature, legally that's what...

If your parents live in Canada, they should get a Canadian Power of Attorney. To be certain, talk to a Canadian estate planning lawyer for the...

Is it wise to leave my estate to my daughter only so my soon to be divorced sons wife can't get any of it.

If that's your goal, the better way to do that is to leave it in trust for your son, and held for him until the trustee believes it is in his best...

How to stop a lawsuit before discovery is complete?

There are only two ways to stop a court proceeding - either by an agreement of the parties, or a judgment. If you have sufficient evidence to show...

What binding agreement can I have legally drafted for underwriter?

There are a couple of things you probably need to do. But the first person to talk to is your lender or loan broker. They have been through this...

I am looking for non profit organizations attorney in California

You can get a free initial consultation with a lawyer by calling your county's Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (google it). The lawyer's...

How can my kid be evicted from a place she had already move out of more than a month prior.

If the landlord has a lawyer, the first thing to do is to call him and let him know that your daughter moved out some time ago and turned in the...

Tenant abandoned property and still has keys? How do I get in?

The safest thing to do is to serve a Notice of Belief of Abandonment on the tenant. That will guarantee that they can't claim to still have...