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My mother passed away left me as trustee, my name is not on the title of our home. Our home is paid off how do I record my name

Christine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

All of the attorneys have given you good advise. The short answer is, ask an attorney to pull title - they should be able to do this for free. If...

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If someone dies intestate in California, and owns property in Washington, does the CA law apply, or WA law, or both?

Christine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

If your ex-husband died in CA, CA community property law will apply to his estate. That said, his estate clearly has an interest in the WA...

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Was I properly served? and Do I have a Defense?

Christine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

Based upon the facts you have stated, the contract is enforceable and their lawsuit has merit. You cannot rely on a verbal statement from an...

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If i file my answer with the court on the 30th day. Am I too late to mail the plaintiff attorney.

Christine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

The most important thing is that you timely filed it. You can still serve it but as noted, a 3rd party must sign the proof of service.

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My sister and I are successor trustees to my mother's house. My sister lives there but won't give me a key to the house.

Christine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

What are your intentions with regard to the house? How long have you been acting as trustees? Does she plan on buying the trust/beneficiaries...

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My Uncle's probate started 1996 ended 2009. Recently I requested ANY poilice reports from the San Fran. police dept. Reason I ..

Christine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

You have asked several questions regarding this matter before. I believe the coins you refer to were recently on the news. This is not an issue...

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Responding to a protection order

Christine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Yes you can and should file an opposition.

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As a witness/deponent do I have to sign that I read the transcript of my deposition? I got a letter saying I must sign it.

Christine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

I don't know there is any benefit to you in refusing to sign it. You should read it and make sure it is accurate. Your signing of it confirms...

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How do I request/obtain the transaction detail for cost listed/billed.

Christine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Your terms you use are confusing. I assume the public guardian administered your mother's estate and you have an issue with their accounting. ...

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My mom lives in CA, her husband, my stepdad, passed away. Had a Will but did NOT sign. What happens in this case?

Christine's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Your mother has legal rights to her husband's estate. The will is not valid because it is not signed so the estate pass by the laws of intestacy. ...