What happens if I am due to appear in court for a lawsuit but I've moved out of state?

If you just got a summons it is unlikely the trial will be in December. The December court date may be a Case Management Conference. Have the...

Is there an applicable statute of limitations to substitute a personal representative in a probate matter?

Not sure why that would trigger the SOL. The action was timely filed. A review of the documents would be necessary to opine further.

What document do I file to verify that a debt to a sibling specifically mentioned as a pecuniary gift was repaid?

That is it. If your brother will sign an acknowledgement of repayment the court will accept that.

If my husband was named as an heir of an estate, but just recently died, who does it get awarded to?

His estate would be entitled to the money and that will ultimately go to you and his children, likely in thirds (sounds like he has more than one...

You can likely find an attorney to do that. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to watch the estate administration and assist you in protecting your share.

If service of Complaint is invalid, & plantiff fails to file default within 10days of Answer due-date, can case be dismissed?

No. You must file a motion to quash service or answer. Otherwise, face a default that you will have to try to put aside. Litigation is not...

Polygraph testing in a Civil Case in San Francisco?

I disagree with the New York attorney. In a CIVIL case the test CAN be admissible. You will not get the Plaintiff to take a polygraph however,...

Can I sell our condo even if it’s under both my mothers and my name ?

As stated you can file a partition action but the facts will determine the success. If you have been contributing and we’re not added to title for...

Who pays for division of acreage bequeathed to 3 parties if only 1 is interested in it's division and 2 want to sell as is?

Look to the trust to see if the trust says. If it doesn't the person who benefits is likely to bear the cost which it sounds like would be the one...

CAN MY NEPHEW AND LAWYER TAKE ME OUT OF KNOWING INFORMATION OF MY DEATH SISTERS CASE?

Maybe. If there is a probate you can file a Request for Special Notice in that case. That said, if she had no will or trust, her children are her...