My mother and I purchased a duplex. What kind of trust agreement should we use to minimize taxes?

I am confused as how you think joint tenants is not properly documented. It us on the title or it's not. This really depends on what you want done...

I want to send more interrogatories and request for more documents from the defendant. How do I request for a continuance

Look at CA code of Civil Procedure 437c. You will need to convince the court the discovery is necessary for you to answer the summary judgment.

How can I file an appeal for a labor board decision since we were unable to make it and she wasn't an employee?

You lost by default. Just seems this was not that important. They made the decision based on the evidence....your written decision will have the...

Code enforcement - Who should I seek to assist with code violations ignored/not enforced by the town?

The city, the city planning dept, the city council, the code enforcement division... Stop by City Hall and talk...

Although I don't don't labor appeals, you are right it is a de novo but notice it does not say it is a de novo hearing but the appeal is de novo....

What are my legal rights as a father who lives out of state?

Look at your orders or get orders in place. Discuss thus with base legal. You may be able to qualify for help through the ABA military probono project

Are SS payments deposited in a Rep. Payee savings account countable assets in the view of Medi-Cal?

Generally for most needs based income programs, money us income the month received, an asset if anything remains.. If the funds build up or...

Government help

Sounds like deceit on a couple of fronts...you should sit down with an attorney an really figure it out

Mother stole her daughter's inherited IRA.

Get an attorney and sue

Is a pro per plaintiff who isn't an expert and doesn't have an expert witness allowed to contest defense's expert witness ?

You can challenge through cross examination. Remember the burden of proof is on you, .. Your testimony on opinions is strictly limited to...