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Q: Can Marvin Laws help me keep my house after a 30-year relationship?
I have been in a relationship in California for 30 years, during which my partner has been the sole breadwinner. We have relocated multiple times for his career advancements, buying and selling homes in different states. Recently, I discovered he is involved with his married boss. We have a trust... View More 
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Aug 26, 2026
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Marvin actions could genuinely help you here, but it's worth understanding what they actually give you before you count on any specific outcome, because it's a different (and generally weaker) legal footing than what a divorcing spouse gets.
Marvin v. Marvin (1976) 18 Cal.3d 660... View More
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Q: Is removing valuables and checking a brother out of the hospital for alcohol considered elder abuse?
My brother has been hospitalized for a month and a half due to severe liver failure, with less than 5% of his liver functioning. His doctors intended to place him in hospice but are keeping him in the hospital until they find a suitable facility given the severity of his condition. Despite this, my... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Aug 26, 2026
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This describes conduct that likely qualifies under multiple categories of California's elder and dependent adult abuse law, and given the medical stakes involved, I'd treat the reporting piece as more urgent than the legal-strategy piece.
First, whether this counts as... View More
Q: How can I file a malpractice lawsuit for a botched surgery causing nerve damage?
I recently underwent surgery in California to have a cyst removed from my right arm. Unfortunately, the procedure was botched. The surgeon used a dull knife, answered his phone, and left the room while I was still bleeding. He did not prescribe any antibiotics or painkillers afterward. The surgery... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jul 31, 2026
answered on Jul 31, 2026
I am so sorry you are suffering this pain.
You ask what step to take. The very first step is to consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys (experience is critical). The attorneys, when there is a potential case, will want to review the medical records.
Note, a bad... View More
Q: Can my sister withhold my inheritance for alleged house damages?
My sister is the executor of our probated estate in Texas. She has filed the deed to transfer the house into her name, while my brother and I are supposed to receive the funds from a bank account. My brother received his share, but my sister is withholding my portion, claiming I am responsible for... View More
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Sharita Blacknall
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answered on Jul 31, 2026
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Your sister cannot withhold your inheritance merely because she believes you damaged the house. As executor, she may retain funds for valid estate debts or claims, but the alleged damages should be documented and legally chargeable to you. She must administer the estate fairly and cannot favor one... View More
Q: Can I sell the house without a will in Texas if my husband passes away?
If my husband passes away and he has a child from another marriage, can I sell the house if the deed is in my husband's name and my name, and there is no will? We purchased the house in 1997, and the deed was transferred solely to my name in 2025. There are no prenuptial agreements, mortgages,... View More
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Sharita Blacknall
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If the 2025 deed validly transferred your husband’s entire ownership interest to you, you may be able to sell the house without involving his child because your husband would not own the property at his death.
However, because the house was purchased during the marriage, Texas law... View More
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