Can I file a motion for a new trial in a California probate case if I have just cause?
Or is my only option reconsideration?
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Answered on March 26, 2015
Had to say without more information, but likely you will have to request reconsideration and have a very limited time to do so. Sounds like it is...
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What does "rejection letter issued on entry of default to party" means in case of dissolution of marriage per California's rule?
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Answered on March 26, 2015
It sounds like the default was rejected because there are items that were not done properly. See if your local court has a self-help center and...
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How do I get info for judge to stop dismissal of my case?
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Answered on March 25, 2015
You need to file whatever is the court is asking you to in order to keep your case moving forward. Orange County has electronic filing so you can...
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How can one avoid probate? What rights does an ex spouse have to an estate?
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Answered on March 24, 2015
As stated, there is no 28% tax due on account of someone's death. A trust will avoid the cost of probate which will be a savings in the long run....
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My mother agreed to put my on title as a joint tenant and as beneficiary of her bank account. Will I get everything?
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Answered on March 24, 2015
Yes provided your brothers and sisters are not successful in contesting the transfers. If your mother wants to make sure they get nothing, she...
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How do we get someone out of a house where the owner has died? Through unlawful detainer action or through probate?
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Answered on March 24, 2015
You need probate to get the legal authority to file an unlawful detainer. I encourage you to use an attorney.
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I have been trying to serve my husband with Petition and Summons. (a third party not me)
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Answered on March 24, 2015
You cannot serve the sister, you must serve him. I recommend hiring a registered process server to serve your husband. They have ways to get...
My dad's probate case closed and I never got anything, Can i reopen the case?
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Answered on March 24, 2015
Certainly you can. I would start by having an attorney review the case file (which can probably be done on-line) to determine the best course of...
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I was named beneficiary for my fathers pension I called them to put my claim in they told me being beneficiary had expired.
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Answered on March 24, 2015
It is impossible to help you without much more information. Similar questions to this have been asked on Avvo. If you have asked this question...
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Do I have to reopen my grandparents estate to sue my Uncle and Brother for stealing 6 acres? I found unclaimed money grandfather
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Answered on March 23, 2015
Sounds like a big mess. If the unclaimed property is a significant amount, speak with an attorney about your options.