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How do I secure a payment plan and/or offset of awarded fees vs. owed childcare expenses for a recent court order?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
The attorney is correct as long as she can show that he did not already pay her. That said, if you request a payment plan from her, and time the...
Can My Probate Attorney Quit Without Providing 30-Days Notice?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
The courts will work with you. I know you are probably overwhelmed, but he really is doing you a favor. You should have an experienced probate...
Can I name "John Doe" in small claims court as the defendant?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
Mr. Chen is correct. Small claims will likely be tough in this situation. Your best chance of recovery is with the assistance of an attorney.
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Does an objection to an executor's PETITION for order confirming sale need to be served on the executor's attorney?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
Mr. Shultz is correct and court employees are not allowed to give legal advise. You need to serve the objection on all interested parties named in...
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How long after a Creditor's claim is filed in a probate case should the attorney provide the funds to a beneficiary?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
There is no specific time frame within which to do so, but it has only been a little over a week. That is not an unreasonable amount of time. ...
California UTMA and Transfering LLC Interests
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Answered on May 17, 2013
It appears you have asked several questions about the transfers you are trying to make and you have gotten good advise on what you need to do. ...
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Can it be written in the will that if someone protests the will they will forfeit any inheritence? Will it be upheld in court?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
No contest clauses are enforceable but should be clear and specific. Your father needs to meet with an estate planning attorney to make a tailored...
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WHAT IS A TRUST COMPARED TO A LAST WILL IF THE TRUST WAS MADE AFTER THE WILL DOES IT OVER RULE
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Answered on May 17, 2013
Wills and trusts are not typically "read" anymore. You should however hire an attorney to enforce the rules regarding probating wills and proper...
Is It Permissible To Write A Letter To A Probate Judge In California?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
The other attorneys are correct. Writing the judge will do no good - get a new attorney before it gets any worse.
UTMA Gift Limits in California
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Answered on May 17, 2013
$13,000 per year per person, $26,000 per couple. It cannot be increased by court approval - those are the gift limits if you want to avoid gift tax.