I'm wondering if I need to hire an attorney for family law court

With your son being 16, the court would listen to what he wants. It's not unusual for a 16-year old to go through this phase of distancing himself...

Time is of the essence here. From what you describe, I suspect the relationship with stepmom has been strained for some time. Your legal rights...

Can I use an affidavit to avoid probate with my mother's house?

You will need to get a probate referee to appraise the house (value as of the date of death) before you can determine how to proceed. The county...

How do I obtain the total amount of alimony from my ex that he was originally ordered to pay?

You can file a notice of motion and have it served on your ex-husband. The court can then make an order regarding payment of the money that was...

Need an attorney near Temecula,Riverside California to take a subscribing witness statement for a small Probate estate

I think you may be mistaken about what is actually needed. to accomplish what you are trying to do. First of all, I see nothing on DE-131 that...

I am located in California. Is it possible for an attorney from out of state to assist in drafting a will or trust?

The out-of-state attorney should not prepare documents for you that will be interpreted under CA law. Your relative's friend could prepare...

My dad might need to go to a home in next year or two. He is on medical. Can they take my parents house if they gift to me now?

They won't take the home, but will file a lien. As the other attorneys stated, there indeed a 5-year look-back period. Otherwise, many people...

Can a house be sold in trustee sale if it's in probate?

A probate proceeding does not bar foreclosure. Did you hire an attorney to help you with the probate? If there was equity in the house, the...

Should I put a home that still has a mortgage on it into a trust?

The answer to your question will depend on what kind of a trust you have in mind. Federal law prohibits the bank from exercising the due-on-sale...

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Do I have a legal lease?

I am sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, this happens all too often. You only have recourse against the person who scammed you, but the...