Is my survived step-mom entitled to portion of rental property that shared title with my deceased dad and grandfather?

The step-brothers are entitled to nothing. Your step-mother may be entitled to compensation if community property was used to maintain and/or...

Can I appear at trial by telephone?

I agree. Ask, but it is highly unlikely it would be allowed, and as you have properly stated, you really should be there in person, especially in...

I agree a trust will avoid probate but it won't necessarily satisfy the timelines for the reverse mortgage. Selling is going to control whether...

Do questions of statutes of limitations go to the substance (or merits) of an action?

Statute of limitations is a matter of law where fraud is a matter of fact. Law trumps fact. If you are legally barred by the statute of...

The last name I use for my SS#, passport, voting, etc is not my birth name, will this be a problem when make my will?

While you will likely not have any issues having your will or trust administered per your wishes under the name you have used your whole life,...

Can a subtrust be valid if the primary Trust failed to be active due to the sudden death of the Grantor?

In CA there is a thing called a Heggstad Petition that might be able to help you. The trust needs to be reviewed by an attorney to see if it...

I agree with the other attorney. What you are describing does not sound normal and is likely a scam. Contact an attorney and/or the police. A...

Your best bet to get an interpretation of the will is have an attorney read it. With regard to changing the will, of course it is not legal for...

I am co-beneficiary, poor, who is and has been living in the estate. Am I to bear the costs of temporary housing during sale

Unless the trust says otherwise, the trustee does have the right to have you leave pending sale. It sounds like that would be a tremendous...

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Is there a paralegal service or legal service that can help me with answering and filing court documents?

I agree with Mr. Barnes. Use the find a lawyer tab and search under the area of law that pertains to your matter and contact an attorney. I don't...