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I lived with a friend for 18 years and was his sole caregiver for 13 of those years. Before he passed away, we verbally agreed that I could stay in his house until it was sold, after which I would receive money to help me get on my own. I have witnesses to this agreement. How should I proceed with... View More 
answered on Apr 11, 2025
This is a complex question. First, Colorado has what's called a "Dead Man's Statute" that limits testimony regarding a deceased's verbal agreements. However, if you have independent witnesses, you may be able to get around that.
Second, Colorado has a "Statute... View More
I am looking to create a trust that includes both my main home and rental real estate properties in California. There are no current mortgages on these properties. What are the steps I need to take and considerations I should be aware of in setting up this trust?
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
Yes, you can create a trust to include your main home and rental properties in California. Since there are no mortgages, transferring title is simpler. Here are the key steps:
1. Set up a Revocable Living Trust with the help of an estate planning attorney. This avoids probate and lets you... View More
I am looking to create a trust that includes both my main home and rental real estate properties in California. There are no current mortgages on these properties. What are the steps I need to take and considerations I should be aware of in setting up this trust?
answered on Apr 12, 2025
Find a lawyer with whom you are comfortable working. Many lawyers, like me, offer a free initial consultation, which allows you to meet the attorney(s) and see if they are a good fit for your needs. Other lawyers start charging as soon as you walk through their door. I do not recommend drafting... View More
I was involved in an accident and arrested by the CHP. Recently, I received the MVARs. The recording quality is consistently good near one officer but poor near another officer who was closer to the camera. As a result, a statement from a witness that was made while one of the other officers... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2025
It is not unusual for MVAR recording quality to fluctuate due to factors such as microphone placement, distance from the recording device, or environmental noise. California courts have addressed this issue, holding that sound recordings are admissible provided a proper foundation is established... View More
In 2018, my mother passed away, and I recently discovered in April 2025 that she and her granddaughter falsely claimed I was deceased in her will and estate documents. As a result, I was not named in the will, and my mother stated she had no children. The estate has already been probated and... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2025
When was the estate opened? When did you become aware there was an estate opened? When was the estate closed? 2018 is 7 years ago. If the estate is now closed for several years, and if you knew that your mother had passed away and that an estate was opened before the estate closed, then you... View More
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