What is the term you use when you want to speak alone with the judge?

Not allowed. Judges cannot speak ex-parte with one side unless the other side had notice and refuses to object which really never happens.

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

IMMEDIATELY speak with an attorney. If there is no will or trust you have superior rights to your grandparents. Don't let them railroad you. You...

Do I still need to serve a copy of my docs to a defendant that is in "default" and is no longer a participant in the case?

Always serve everything on the other side.

What rights do my family and I have and how do we handle this?

Who owns the property? Did the sale close escrow? Was the house insured when it was lost to the fire? Who was the house insured by - seller or...

Do I have a case in California and what attorney can help?

It will be very difficult to find an attorney who would assist in this type of case. If you have proof in writing of the original date and then...

Based on the facts you have stated, no a probate will not be required. You are required however to lodge the original will with the court in the...

I have a check payable to the estate of in my mother’s name but she is decease can we cash it?

Do you have a bank account opened for the trust or are you planning on opening one? If so, complete a small estate affidavit as trustee and...

Do I have to write and serve an Order after the court grants my motion?

It is always a good idea to submit a proposed order to the court and serve it on the other side to create a clear records. Prepare and submit one.

Can i get a default if the other side filed an answer but failed to appear at the case management conference?

No but if you properly document everything, meet and confer, send discovery, make motions, etc., you may be able to request terminating...

Trespassing by the legal server?

You have been served. The server did nothing wrong and if you wanted to maintain your privacy you should have tAken the document. There is no...