California Penal Code 594 defines California's Vandalism Law. The elements of the crime include in part (1) that you damaged or destroyed another...

My first point of advice is that you should seek local counsel who has experience in estates and trusts. A Probate Code Section 16502 Notice and...

I signed a non-competition contact that says I can't work in my field for one year after termination. My company has just merged

You need to see a local attorney about this. Different states have different rules about the geographic scope, enforceability and interpretation of...

Law of succession to heir-ship on oil and gas lease

You need to see a local attorney. If your rights accrue from your grandfather's estate, you will need to determine if your grandfather died...

How to split a joint-tenancy brokerage/bank account?

It is not clear to me whether you want to split ownership of one existing account into a 50/50 tenancy in common ownerships or split the one...

Mom passed away this week. There is a reverse mortgage and liens on the property. (IRS and credit card collections.) What next?

You will want to determine if your Mom died testate (with a will) or intestate (without a will). Household decor would generally be personal...

Can things that are posted on "Facebook" be entered as exhibits in a Court Petition?

It would be the rare lawyer that could give you a realistic answer in predicting your "chances" of getting your 6 year old niece. Your chances,...

If your brother has no right, title or interest in the property that is being rented the rental company has a contract with someone who is not...

How do I get guardianship on my 16 year old brother?

You need to speak with an attorney in the area of Wisconsin where your mother has moved your brother. Many county bars have some type of legal...

My mother just died. My step father is living in their house. Do I ave a claim through probate even though there was no will?

You need to see a local attorney who practices in estate and trust law. Much of this might depend on how title was held for the real and personal...