Is an estate liable for the acts of an executor before the court appointed them?

Although you can not enforce your agreement against the estate, there is a possibility you have a fraud action against the person who purported to...

Limited scope representation is becoming more and more common. Here is an explanation from the California Courts site:...

Generally, the owner is the landlord, and is responsible for returning your security deposit. A management company is just an agent for the...

If I file a motion to dismiss, do I still need to prepare a response to a complaint, or the motion my response?

The form you refer to is for use by a party to dismiss their own claim. You must file a timely response to the complaint, or risk losing. If you...

Responding party is refusing to admit they got served with discovery?

You can file a motion to compel responses. If you can reach an agreement that makes sense, before or after filing, that will be better. However,...

My husband passed away without a will. He had separate real estate through an inheritance located in San Francisco California.

If you are being asked for a bond waiver, the son has filed or will soon be filing a petition for probate. You need to get your own attorney. You...

As trustee, you are allowed to consult an attorney in connection with administering the trust. The funds for doing so come from the trust. You...

Is there any way to contest the filing of a CCP 170.6?

Generally, no. A party has the right to one such challenge, so long as it is used in conformity with the rules regarding timing.

Can I respond to a complaint which I haven't been served for?

Yes, you can respond to a Complaint, even if you have not been served. No comment on using the same attorney as another litigant, except ask about...

Can I bring my ex boyfriend to small claims court with an oral agreement?

Yes, you can sue for breach of an oral contract. of course, you have the burden of proving your case. It IS possible to win a "he said/she said"...