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Q: Will CA accept my ND living trust and what are the tax implications?
My siblings and I are planning to set up a living trust for our farmland in North Dakota to help avoid taxes and probate. We're working with a North Dakota law firm, as the land is located there. However, I reside full-time in Berkeley, CA, and I'm concerned about whether California will... View More 
Julie King
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
I don't know about North Dakota law but, in California, people who are not married cannot set up a joint trust. Each person must have their own trust that covers the assets they own. So, if three people jointly owned real estate, each person would put their one-third interest in the real... View More
Q: What can I do about my car being declared a total loss without notice?
I live in Arizona, but my issue is related to an incident that occurred in Texas. My husband filed a claim with our insurance company to repair our car after a hailstorm. The insurer declared the car a total loss without notifying us, even though he had stopped the claim before his passing. I only... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like the carrier should have done more to keep you and your husband updated with developments on the claim. However, it is possible that the car was validly declared a total loss,... View More
Q: How to respond to insurance notice after mobility scooter accident?
I recently received a notice from an insurance company representing an 84-year-old woman whom I accidentally hit and injured while driving a three-wheeled mobility scooter. The incident occurred at the entrance of our clubhouse, where there is a door opener. We were leaving the building together,... View More
Jedediah Main
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answered on Jul 13, 2026
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First, be careful about communicating directly with the other side's insurer. You can acknowledge that you received the notice, but you are not obligated to give a recorded statement, sign anything, or put an admission of fault in writing. Anything you say can be used to evaluate — and... View More
Q: Can the mother of my child regain custody in Missouri if I was granted custody in Kentucky?
I was granted custody of my son in October last year in Kentucky, although I reside in Missouri. My son has been living with me since then, and I've got him enrolled in therapy and school. The mother of my child had our son removed from her care in October last year. If she pursues... View More
Jennifer L. Rench
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
Child custody is modifiable, but the success of that modification will be determined by the facts in your case. If you have a judgment for custody in one state, but have since relocated to Missouri, you might talk to an attorney in your county about whether it is advisable to register the foreign... View More
Q: What are my options for requesting a move extension after a 10-day eviction notice in PA?
I have received a 10-day notice to vacate my rental property in Pennsylvania and must leave by this Friday. I haven't found a new place to move yet and am in the process of putting my belongings into storage. Unfortunately, I need more time to complete the move. I have not discussed this yet... View More
Leslie Margolies
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answered on Jul 13, 2026
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The landord cannot make you leave after the 10 day notice. They are simply required to serve a 10-day notice before filing an eviction complaint (unless you waived your right to a notice to quit in your lease agreement). Once the complaint is filed and a hearing is scheduled, then if the judge... View More
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