If a person has an IRA and you are the beneficiary, what happens when the person pass away? Does the money have to stay in IRA?

There will be penalties if you are not of retirement age and choose to cash out the IRA. If you want to avoid those penalties, put it in your own...

Judicial notice of mediators files?

Generally mediation is confidential. You would have to read the agreement you signed going into mediation. If it is, you cannot get the file. If...

How do you transfer real property, in Los Angeles County, to a sibling after the sibling that owns the property dies.

Start by determining the value of the land. This can be done fairly easily with the assistance of an attorney, real estate agent, or even...

My wife's dad passed away in December of 2012, in his will he split the asset 3 way, my wife has 2 brothers, her dad left them

Who is named in the will as the executor? I assume the brother who doesn't want to do anything with the house for 2 years? I would recommend...

What is the process in removing an occupant after a probate sale?

As the new owner you will have to file an unlawful detainer against the tenant to remove them from the premises. They will likely not pay you rent...

Probate dad's estate. It would not likely fall under the small estate rules because the amounts would have been set at the time of death and that...

Can a deed of trust be revoked if signed over to a sister?

I assume the house went through probate or was titled in a trust for there to have been a transfer of your mother's house to you and your sister in...

As the other attorney's have stated you can file an Amended petition correcting the mistake as long as the hearing has not taken place. You should...

I filed a restraining order the other party is seeking an extension.

Yes you can. Put your case forward as to why the person should be restrained and tell the court you do not feel comfortable delaying it as you...

In California, is it required to Use an FL320 when responding to a motion?

FL320 is a mandatory form, but it may not be required for the specific motion you are involved with. Further it would be the court who would...