What Can I do if I had a hearing scheduled and went to Calworks office to review my file and I was denied that right.

You need an attorney, and not a civil rights attorney, an attorney who can help you with your case. Use the Find a Lawyer tab here on Avvo.

My father passed away in 2010. My sister and step brother are keeping personal property vehicles (exc )and split his bank acc

Use the find a lawyer tab here on Avvo to find an attorney who may be willing to take your case on contingency. Be sure when you speak with an...

Do we have to pay credit card debt

Your situation has several "answers". The strict answer is that the settlement money belongs to your father's estate and creditors have priority...

I have a video that is relevant to my custody case, how do I submit a video as an exhibit in a family law case?

That is tough. It will need to be authenticated and legally obtained. Have it transcribed and playable on a larger screen than a cell phone, and...

Probate Conservatorship hearing on 1st accounting & review & it was approved. Do I need to prepare Notice of entry of Order?

No you do not have to, but it is wise to do so based upon your representation that the family is litigious.

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Am I able to retain an attorney for my grandparents estate if I'm not named the representative?

You absolutely have the right to your own attorney and have those deeds reviewed. Reviewing the deeds is fairly straightforward and you could...

Do I need a lawyer to file for restitution as a victim of a financial crime, or can the DA present it to the court?

You need to file an 850 Petition under Probate Code Section 259 to reverse the forged documents which will either revert the estate back to the...

Does the defendant who filed a motion to set aside&vacate adefault judgmen need to appear at motion hearing OR

Yes he or his attorney must appear at the hearing. If he is hiring an attorney, the attorney needs to file a substitution of attorney before he...

In court is there a difference from filing a complaint and filing a charge?

The other answers are correct. Only the DA can file charges and that would be in a criminal court. A complaint is for a civil case and can be...

Probate question in reference to potential inheritance

Your mother should inherit a portion of your grandmother's share. Your great aunt's probate will have to be reviewed a well as your grandmother's...