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Are the orders prepared by the lawyers in divorce cases part of the record of the case?

Christine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Orders should be signed by a judge. If there is a signature on the order of the attorney or party, that would be to form and content only and both...

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At the trial setting conference, the court order states "parties are directed to go to Dept. CE2 for trial setting, forthwith".

Christine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

I agree your post is a bit unclear. That said, no one here can tell you what order to follow without seeing them. If they are truly inconsistent,...

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My mom was represented by an attorney who mis represented her and i want something done about it who can represent my mother

Christine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Your mother will need to meet with an attorney to determine what the attorney did or failed to do to see if it rises to the level of malpractice. ...

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If my sister doesn't collect her half of death benefit left to her as beneficiary can I get it as the other beneficiary?

Christine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

If she is alive, she is the only one who can clam it. If she does not claim it, it is true it will go to the State of California. If anyone knows...

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Can someone sue me for my grandfather tools he passed away

Christine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Anyone can sue anyone for anything. If you are asking whether he can win, without proving that you have his tools, he would have a hard time...

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What type of affidavit do I need for my daughter to receive her deceased father commission check from his job company?

Christine's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

She is 7, so legally she cannot claim the money - a guardian would have to. It is probably not a large amount and the hassle may not be worth if. ...

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How to ensure proper distribution through a will?

Christine's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

You have several facts here that would need to be reviewed to give you a complete answer. First, the POD account will be paid directly to the...

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What are my rights as a spouse to my deceased husbands home?

Christine's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

If the house was transferred to his daughter before his death, it wasn't his to give you any rights to. If title is in her name, she has all the...

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Person died without will, onlyappointed two people as POA for medical decisions. Do they have the right to take her belongings?

Christine's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

No they did not have the right to take her belongings and they do not have a right to the security deposit. That said, keeping them from getting...

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How long do I have before submitting a will to Probate Court?

Christine's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

There is actually no time limit to start probate. The 30 days you are referring to is to LODGE (file for safekeeping) the original will with the...

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Are the orders prepared by the lawyers in divorce cases part of the record of the case?

At the trial setting conference, the court order states "parties are directed to go to Dept. CE2 for trial setting, forthwith".

My mom was represented by an attorney who mis represented her and i want something done about it who can represent my mother

If my sister doesn't collect her half of death benefit left to her as beneficiary can I get it as the other beneficiary?

Can someone sue me for my grandfather tools he passed away

What type of affidavit do I need for my daughter to receive her deceased father commission check from his job company?

How to ensure proper distribution through a will?

What are my rights as a spouse to my deceased husbands home?

Person died without will, onlyappointed two people as POA for medical decisions. Do they have the right to take her belongings?

How long do I have before submitting a will to Probate Court?