Can an approved petition be reopened after 28 years later?

This sounds like an immigration question. I have changed the category.

Can a defendant's attorney collect their fees from the plaintiff?

Fees no, costs yes unless you agreed they would waive them in exchange for the dismissal.

Can i do anything about this?

The NY attorney did not read your question. The bottom line is that they have your records. There is no protective order to be had at this point....

When an heir passes 6 months before a probate case closes. Who is suppose to inform the court

The probate attorney should have informed the judge in his final petition.

Can I sell a home that is in a Revocable Living Trust, Quitclaim deed, inherited by my brother and myself?

You will have to work with him to sell the home. If he refuses to work with you, you can go to court and request and order to force the sale...

It is not necessary to explain why you are responding prior to being served. It happens. Once you respond, he cannot serve you by publication as...

The bank is unlikely to take any action against you and if in fact you used the money for your father’s bills you should be fine.

My case is approved to transfer to alameda county from santa monica county in CA. How much time it takes to transfer?

It should be transferred shortly if it hasn’t already been. Look at the Santa Monica docket for the receipt of transfer or call Alameda to find...

In addition to what Ms. Gutekunst, I would write them a letter telling them to preserve evidence including video footage of that day as if they...

You don't provide any information that would suggest the judge actually disregarded the law. It is more likely that if you tried to do this...