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Q: Am I responsible for accident damages if unauthorized driver crashes co-signed car?
I cosigned a car for my mom, and both of our names are on the title. My mom allowed my brother to drive the car without my knowledge, and he got into an accident without having insurance. Her insurance, which is only in her name, denied the claim, stating it only covers her. Now, they're... View More 
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Nov 6, 2026
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answered on Nov 6, 2026
Being on the title with your mom makes you an owner of that car under California law, and ownership is what claimants usually chase when the driver has no coverage of their own.
California Vehicle Code section 17150 can hold an owner responsible for injury or property damage caused by... View More
Q: Can theft charges be dismissed and bail reduced in a vehicle rental case?
I rented my vehicle to my ex for one week in Tennessee, but she did not return it by the deadline. After giving her a few additional days, I contacted the Metro police in Nashville, who reported the vehicle stolen and issued a warrant for her arrest. The next day, I communicated with her, advising... View More
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David G. Ridings
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answered on Nov 6, 2026
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answered on Nov 6, 2026
1. Can one theft charge be dismissed? If she is charged with stealing the same car in two places (for example, the Metro Nashville warrant and a charge from the Sumner County stop), she cannot be convicted and punished twice for the same theft. Her lawyer can ask the prosecutors to dismiss the... View More
Q: Does a quit claim deed ensure I inherit my mother's house?
My mother passed away, leaving her house, and my brother passed away 21 days after her. It was always intended that we would share the house, and if one of us passed, then the survivor would inherit. I found a quit claim deed that was filled out with my name for the property, which I believe shows... View More
Mohamed Murshed
answered on Nov 10, 2026
answered on Nov 10, 2026
There could be different variables at play, based on the information you've shared, probably not. A quitclaim deed only transfers property if your mother signed it, usually had it notarized, and delivered it to you while she was alive. A deed that was filled out but never signed or handed over... View More
Q: Can I amend my living trust with a handwritten addendum in CA?
I am a senior living in California and currently have a living trust set up by an attorney. I want to make some changes, specifically redistributing the amounts allocated to my beneficiaries. Additionally, I've noticed that my home has not been included in the assets of the trust. Since... View More
Julie King
answered on Nov 6, 2026
answered on Nov 6, 2026
The law requires certain things to be in trust amendments and, if you do not know what they are, it is highly likely a judge would ignore a handwritten amendment -- ESPECIALLY if the section of the trust being amended either names the trustees who will follow after you (called "Successor... View More
Q: How to ensure Abbott complies with ADA for my accommodations request and employment status?
I am supposed to return to work at Abbott in California on November 10, 2026, with specific accommodations needed for my hearing impairment and anxiety as mentioned in my doctor's note. This note, dated October 19, 2026, recommended a leave extension through November 10 to allow for a... View More
Mark McGuinness
answered on Nov 6, 2026
answered on Nov 6, 2026
Your circumstances raise concerns under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (specifically your employer's obligation to engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process).
Your employer is not necessarily required... View More
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