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I am coexecutor and sole beneficiary, along with my brother, of our mother's estate. We are unable to agree on the disposition of a specific jewelry item, which has been kept safe for over 13 years. My mother made a verbal request for this item to stay in the family, though it wasn't... View More

answered on Apr 14, 2025
If you want to settle a dispute outside of court, mediation is a great alternative. Free mediation services, both community and court-connected, are offered to some residents and businesses of certain counties (e.g., Los Angeles County). In mediation, a neutral third party helps you resolve your... View More
In 2022, I went to a doctor for severe neck pain and was misdiagnosed, leading to injections and physical therapy that didn't alleviate my symptoms. Over two years, my condition worsened, resulting in severe pain down my right arm and high sensitivity in my fingers. In May 2024, I had... View More

answered on Apr 14, 2025
Statutes of limitation require you take timely action after your injury (or after you discover your injury). There’s also an outside limit of filing medical malpractice cases with few exceptions. However, the limitations period may be extended by a year if you make a good-faith request for... View More
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