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My brother became terminally ill in July. He passed in Oct. Three days before he died, my sister created a will leaving every

Christine's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Contact an attorney as soon as possible. If your sister was willing to create this will, I suspect she has squandered your brother's assets...

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Probate attorney continues to mail beneficiaries' docs. to the wrong address for 2 years.

Christine's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

The options you have depend upon what stage the probate is in. If you have been harmed by the attorney's actions then certainly bring them to the...

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Wills

Christine's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Yes the will you executed in Oregon is valid in California.

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If the defendant attempts to subpoena a plaintiffs witness and that witness was out of town for the servers attempts, does the

Christine's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

You must reattempt service until it is effectuated. The witness has no obligation to contact the server unless the witness wants to make it easy...

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I have been served a unlawful detainer last week and I am also preparing my husband burial service is there anything i can do

Christine's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

Contact the landlord's attorney, tell him or her what is going on and ask for more time. Be willing to sign an agreement with the landlord that on...

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I received a subpeona to be appear in court as a witness/victim in the case, but it was sent in the mail to an old address..

Christine's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

Clearly you have notice so you should appear. If the court knows you willfully disobeyed a subpoena you could certainly face contempt charges.

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I purchased an item at a retail store in California 4 days ago.I there any law on the books of how long I have to pick up item?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

I know of no specific law, but I strongly encourage you to make arrangements directly with the store and make sure you are all in agreement so you...

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Can I get my case to another court room

Christine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

It is difficult to get a judge removed on a case. If you are having trouble it may be because you are not following the proper procedure and the...

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How many days before the hearing does a amended probate petition need to be filed in Los Angeles County?

Christine's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

You can file an amended petition at any time if circumstances have changed. If you have already published a Notice of Petition to Administer...

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I would like a copy of my family trust how can i get one?

Christine's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys and their advise is good. If your father has any capacity issues you might want to bring all of this to the...

Christine James's Answers (20819)

My brother became terminally ill in July. He passed in Oct. Three days before he died, my sister created a will leaving every

Probate attorney continues to mail beneficiaries' docs. to the wrong address for 2 years.

Wills

If the defendant attempts to subpoena a plaintiffs witness and that witness was out of town for the servers attempts, does the

I have been served a unlawful detainer last week and I am also preparing my husband burial service is there anything i can do

I received a subpeona to be appear in court as a witness/victim in the case, but it was sent in the mail to an old address..

I purchased an item at a retail store in California 4 days ago.I there any law on the books of how long I have to pick up item?

Can I get my case to another court room

How many days before the hearing does a amended probate petition need to be filed in Los Angeles County?

I would like a copy of my family trust how can i get one?