Is it just me or is my friend's lawyer either incompetent or lazy? They did little for him and want more money..

Yeah, there may be reasons why the lawyer apparently didn't clean the audio but perhaps he/she should have. If it is a misdemeanor, or perhaps a...

If my attorneys actions allow my husband to appeal a custody and RO ruling, can I sue/get back atty fees charged for that issue?

It is hard to determine what is or is not malpractice without seeing the whole record. What I'd suggest is re-reading your fee agreement to...

agreed. let the insurance company make those determinations.

Both spouses must sign the MST in front of the notary?

Can be done individually. The notary verifies all signatures. You can't necessarily force her to sign but the agreement would not be valid if the...

If i was married at the time of a second marriage, why do i need to annul marriage #2?

Agreed. Good question, good answer.

RE: CA Revocable living trust, should out of state property held as tenants in common be included in the trust?

Yes.

Where can i get a copy of my moms will?

Agreed. It might be that the home was upside down and he did what he thought best, however, it is important for you to get to the bottom of it asap.

How do we change the Executor of our will and children's Guardian without an attorney?

Agreed. Mistakes can derail a testator's intent and they are especially frustrating when they are easily avoided.

941 filing mistake and fine

If you haven't paid the charge, then you have not seen any damages yet. They would have to sue you for non-payment. Good luck!

If the party filed a Demur instead of answer can discovery be propounded?

Your complaint needs to survive the demur before discovery can begin. If you haven't already, retain an attorney to help craft a complaint which...