Does a lawyer in Calif. have to be listed by the State Bar when I do a nae search?

It could mean that he is a lawyer, in California, but is admitted to practice in a state or states other than California. Run your name search...

Can they get real estate loan without my approval if they have my drivers license?

They can't put your name to loan documents without committing a felony and getting a notary public to commit one too. It's possible, but highly...

Instead of doing a 30 Day Pay or Quit, can I elect just to end the tenancy and take a loss?

There is no such notice as a 30 day pay or quit. You can serve a 30 day written notice. If the tenant does not quit the premises at the end of...

Who is at fault? Can I file a negligence claim for the driver who did the illegal merging?

A CHP report was taken. Refer the matter to your insurance adjuster. While I understand that the first driver made an illegal lane change, it...

Are SF Superior Court papers considered filed the day & time they're E-FILED or after court staff posts them on docket, etc?

Call the clerk's office. Ordinarily, e-filed documents are filed on the weekday they are submitted.

Does my grandmother have a conveyable ownership interest in her home despite not being named on the deed?

Your grandmother does not have a life estate. If the house was vested in your grandfather and uncle as joint tenants, your uncle owns the house. ...

Many estate planning attorneys do not retain copies of clients' documents. You can request a copy of the will from the executor. The executor has...

CA statute of limitations for family loan

How your grandmother could interfere with your mother's social security payments is beyond me. A lawsuit based on a written contract that was...

Can I file taxes as independent?

You can file your own return. If you are over 18 and earned over $6,100, you must file your own return.

How can i tell if this is a scam to try to get money or credit card information?

Smells like a scam, especially if these are phone calls and not letters. Ignore them, and pull your credit file just to be sure. The three credit...