IIn california, if landlord spent reply within the 21 day period, does he forfeit and have to pay me the full amount of deposit?

Send another letter with a deadline that says if the deposit is not returned you will sue in small claims court for treble damages. If he doesn't...

My mom added sister to house deed when she was dying. My sister told me she would split money now refuses Is this legal?

Was the Power of Attorney used to add the sister to the deed? If so that is not legal. If not, if your mother had capacity the transfer would be...

I am sorry but you need an attorney. Find one who will work with you either on a contingency or get paid from the trust once you receive your...

Can we fight or dissolve Payable-on-Death account?

The personal representative should not be handling the POD account at all. The beneficiaries named need to claim it.

Ask the Sheriff to amend the Proof of Service. If that is not possible, then you will need to have the LLC re-served before you take the default.

Can my son who was living with my Mother when she died take ownership of items that were not willed to anyone?

No it is not OK for him to take those items. They belong to your mothers next of kin which would be her spouse and if none of her children. ...

What deed is better, grant deed or quickclaim deed ?

Grant deeds provide more protection but your brother may want to consult with an estate attorney as this gift during his life could have tax...

No they do not and if there was non written fee agreement, the attorney is not entitled to collect more than $1,000. If the attorney is trying to...

Can a trust created while a person was alive be recorded after the person died because the trustee didn’t know?

Trusts are not recorded. Perhaps a Deed with the new trust name was recorded. Have an attorney review title with you. Then you might want to...

What is the statue of limitations in a probate court?

I believe the family should at the very least consult with an attorney about what has happened with the apartment building since brother's death. ...