Hello, my name is Manuel Garcia and I’m seeking help for a civil case. What type of attorney will I need? I am the defendant.

You need a civil litigator. Many handle either side of a case, plaintiff or defendant. You will have to pay on an hourly basis. Depending on the...

What legal rights do I have as the surveying widow in the state of California, there is no will?

assuming no will or trust, the simple answer is you get all the community property and one third the separate property. Of course to fully examine...

Our lawyer is suggesting we waive right to accounting from trustee in exchange for fast distribution from trust is this ok?

Your question involves a risk-benefit analysis, based on all the facts. Your own lawyer presumably has the facts. You should be discussing all...

You can bring a motion to compel, and recover your costs. If they fail to appear again, after you have an order compelling attendance, you can...

Is it feasible to retain Trust attorney in a different California city than where the will will be filed??

No, you are fine. If your attorney is skilled and you like them, that's the most important thing. Most probate proceedings don't even require a...

A minor can not appear on their own behalf as a plaintiff for most actions. See Code of civil Procedure section 372. For example, "(a) (1) When...

How to give legal notice to a possible heir whom we don't know that an inherited home is being sold?

There are several possibilities, depending on how you found yourselves in this situation. Among these, there may have been a probate proceeding...

Not guessing: Plaintiff/Defendant/Other

No. You can enter into a stipulation with the defendant, if they will agree (but that is risky because you may be missing a potential defendant.) ...

If my landlord did not answer the discovery questions properly,and some ?’s not at all, is it wise To file a motion to compell?

Your lawyer is in the best position to advise you. You really need to be discussing all the risks and benefits with her/him. The court is...