How do i find out who the trustee is?

The trustee is supposed to contact you. If that doesn't happen there is no foolproof way to track down the trustee. Who is cleaning out your...

You are responsible for things you damages, but not for things you didn't. The landlord is responsible for "reasonable wear and tear" meaning...

Do I have any legal recourse against a real estate appraiser that obviously made a huge mistake?

Unfortunately appraisals are more art than science. Otherwise the computerized appraisals from websites like zillow.com would be considered more...

I co-own a duplex with an ex-friend and would like to sell. I want to know if I will need legal representation.

Mr. Bush is more knowledgeable than I am about real estate matters, so I defer to his judgment. I would just like to add a couple of points. As...

Not sure where to turn for help on my CA taxes

In addition to the excellent response you have received, you should talk to your divorce lawyer. Property settlement agreements are not...

Can mortgage interest be tax deductible when a homeowner with 100% equity in a house takes a loan?

If you don't want to read through the excellent IRS web page linked by Mr. Boyer, the bottom line is that money borrowed to fix up a home, that is...

What type of repossession clause do I need to put in a contract to ensure I can get my item back if the buyer stops paying?

What the sales contract alone says is not sufficient. Just like when a bank lends money to buy a house, they don't rely on the terms of the...

Does my landlord have to dismiss the unlawful detainer case if I move out before the court date? (After he files UD case)

An unlawful detainer proceeding is set up to be faster and more compact than the normal court case. As a result, once the tenant moves out the...

Why would the Plaintiff/Landlord in my UD case request to set a date for trial before a demurrer hearing?

Unlawful detainer actions are "special proceedings" in California courts. That means that they have a very limited purpose, very limited scope,...

On a PC13100, with real property included in a trust, do I have to declare this property and provide an appraisal?

If your father's total probate estate is worth under $150,000, then you can use the Small Estate Affidavit. In determining the value of the...