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Need an attorney who will take this on as a contingency?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 16, 2018

We cannot solicit business on this website however you can use the find a lawyer in town and discuss the facts with attorneys who may be interested...

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What happens when you can't be located by your attorney to receive your judgment money. This was 25 years ago?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 15, 2018

If the attorney was ethical it would have gone to the State of California unclaimed property. That said, 25 years ago, it may have escheated to...

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Am I still the executor of the will or is the 18 year old daughter?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 15, 2018

If you have a valid will, you have the right to submit it to probate, get the court to appoint you executor, and act as executor. It sounds like...

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My lease states the I turn it to the property manager? What can i do?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 15, 2018

This makes no sense. Contact the landlord, discuss the misunderstanding, pay and see if you can follow the new rules in the future. If they don't...

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Lived with father for over 1 + years he died now my step sister & brother are kicking me out

Christine's answer | Answered on January 15, 2018

Take Ms. Sonin's advise. DON'T leave without legal papers showing they have the right to make you leave. Speak with an attorney to review the...

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Two decedents. Can we get simultaneous probate date/time? to be processed as one?Is there a form to link two wills/actions?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 15, 2018

It is possible depending on the value of each estate. If each value is under $150,000 you may be able to do a summary procedure. Take advantage...

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Do I have to put my dad's house into probate since he died leaving no will?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 15, 2018

Mr. Armstrong and Ms. Usher are correct. I would only add that since this will likely require 2 probates, find an attorney who is willing to give...

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Should I have received a copy of my families trust and can I obtain one?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 14, 2018

It is likely the prior trust was revocable and she revoked it. She may have had the right to do that which is unfortunate. If it were revocable...

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Awarded $10,000 judgement/items not belonging to brothers estate, can widow reverse judgement in Probate Court?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 12, 2018

Were you paid the $10,000? If so then the items are likely hers now since you were compensated for them. If not, object and bring the small...

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What form(s) would I have to file against a Motion to Withdraw on the grounds of failure to serve?

Christine's answer | Answered on January 11, 2018

The better question is why you would fight having an attorney who you clearly do not see eye to eye with. If services was not timely you can get a...