Unsure if my father had a will or estate plan and grandparents not allowing me into my dad's property?

As an adult presumed heir, with no actual knowledge or evidence of a trust or will, you should certainly consult with, and very likely retain, an...

How could I contest a will In my case? How can I claim my portion of his ashes?

The fact that it was "notarized" is a red flag; wills in California are not notarized. The will may not be valid. Also, even if the will is...

There is no absolute "correct" legal answer. It really comes down to risk management, and personal comfort. Perhaps obtaining an umbrella policy...

Trying to get my Cousins home in my name ?

Hello Christina, sorry for your loss. Because there is no will or trust, and assuming the value of the house (and any other property in the...

There are really two major issues to deal with: 1) Should there be a conservatorship at all; and, 2) If so, who should be appointed conservator. ...

Can a landlord apply a $106 "service fee" to every payment?

First, if you have a lease which has not expired or become month to month, then the landlord can not unilaterally change the terms. Second, if...

What do I need to do to put my deceased parents house in my name?

Very sorry for your loss. If they had no trust set up, you almost certainly have to file a petition for probate with the court. The only...

How much notice does a tenant in California need to give the landlord when moving out at the end of a year lease?

Unless the lease provides otherwise, no notice is required from either party to the other. A lease for a specified period simply expires at the...

Does car insurance base a settlement on the amount PAID by insurance or the amount that was billed originally?

Settlements are based on the value of the case. The value of the case is really an extension of what jury verdicts, and ultimately judgements,...

Yes, a copy of the proposed pleading must be provided. That is not optional. The court will not grant the motion without it.