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Hi my sister died in california and only left a note expressing her wishes, undated and unsigned. Is this an executable document
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Answered on January 22, 2013
This is likely a precatory memorandum. A precatory memorandum is is a document that may or may not be specifically identified or referenced in a...
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How many days in advance do I give my tenant a notice of non-renewal of lease in Long Beach, CA with no rent control?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
Generally, notice of nonrenewal is not required. I do recommend that you deliver notice, however. Furthermore, if the tenants are late with their...
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I have a friend who has ALS. Her handwriting is poor. Should she still write her own will as legibly as she can?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
I do not recommend handwritten or "holographic" wills. Instead, your friend should confer with an estate planning attorney in her area to discuss...
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My friend's mom was passed away on 2009 without a will. My friend cannot afford to hire lawyer, can he do it himself?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
I agree with my colleague. Yes, he CAN do it himself, but he should look into conferring with an attorney about how to proceed in a timely, legally...
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Selling the real estate
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Answered on January 21, 2013
The beneficiaries generally do not sign a document accepting you as executor. That is for the court to decide. During the appointment process,...
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I do not have a family trust. Can I designate my daughter and son as beneficiaries of my assets in the event of my death?
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Answered on January 19, 2013
Yes, you can. However, I would avoid drafting a "holographic will" simply because there are additional legal steps that are involved to...
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Can a foreign corp recieve a sister state judgement without registering with the Ca secretary of state. Is the judgement valid?
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Answered on January 19, 2013
Your question raises some intriguing issues, but more information is necessary to adequately respond. The facts, as I am attempting to understand...
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Calif. method of removing opposing attorney from a case that has not started yet, but will file soon.
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Answered on January 17, 2013
Not quite sure if there is a question here. Please repost.
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Am i entitled to my dads share of inheritance when my grandfather passes away?my dad has 3 brothers and 3 sisters .
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Answered on January 17, 2013
That will depend on the language used in your grandfather's will. If you, individually or as a class of "issue" or children, are a contingent...
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How would one "prove"
A 3 day notice was posted,
But never mailed?
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Answered on January 16, 2013
I am not sure how this would be proven, as that would be a factual matter unique to your case, but the service declaration is a sworn statement....
