How long does a Petition for Instructions in a trust administration take?

There is no usual timeframe for a petition in probate court. Mr. Shields has given you some of the reasons. Budget cuts have resulted in longer...

Can I be held liable just for being home at the time that this happened? What can I do?

You can consult a lawyer. The plaintiff in a lawsuit like this can name all residents of the property where the dog resides, and the property...

What is clear and convincing evidence of life..? I understand the clear and convincing evidence of death, I get that

You can find the person on your own, or any investigator or genealogist can locate the beneficiary.

Do I hire a criminal prosecution lawyer or contact LA County Police for a crime involving stolen property of the deceased?

Your first step is to consult a probate attorney. If your parents are deceased and you have a current interest in your grandmother's estate, you...

Do I have any recourse and if so how? Would a judge hear me out? Is it worth trying without an attorney? (I have til Apr 8)

If you're talking about pursuing a negligence lawsuit without an attorney, I'd strongly advise against it. You may lose far more than your...

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Is the attorney required to notify all parties of a trial date, by the judge in a probate hearing, required to do so promptly?

Defendant/Respondent is required to give notice within 15 days of the hearing date. There is no requirement that a party give notice promptly...

How can i sue someone who has no money to pay me back?

You can sue your friend for the value of the car. But then you'll have to try to collect on the judgment. If your friend has no money or assets,...

What is this paper requesting?

The paper is to preserve your grandmother's lower property tax assessment when your share of her real property is transferred to you. As a...

California Civil Discovery question: What code section or case covers this?

The responding party must produce any nonprivileged documents that are responsive to the request. There may be other applicable objections or...

Attorney fees and loss of money due to lengthy probate??

To begin with, if the administration of this estate took only a year and it's only been 18 months since your mother died, the administrator and his...