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My sister is on the title and I have paid the payments for the last 7 years. Now there is a problem with the loan servicer and they are trying to foreclose on the house.
answered on Feb 11, 2015
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It is fairly difficult to establish adverse possession under California law. In the case of California Maryland Funding Inc. v. Lowe, 37 Cal.App.4th 1798, 1803 (1995), the court... View More 
both getting up there in age how can they transfer the name on the loan to my friends?
answered on Feb 11, 2015
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If the existing loan is assignable, then they can approach the lender to transfer the title and the loan to your friend. Otherwise, your friend will need to go through a transaction... View More
My husband wants to keep the ownership as 50/50 between 2 of us. He does not have resource to buy off the house from me. I can have support from my family side to buy him out. But the house was re build, extended without permits. Can I still buy it and what may affect me?
answered on Feb 11, 2015
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If you want to buyout your husband's interest, you can certainly do so. You will receive your husband's share of title in the property subject to any building code/permit... View More
To clarify this, we are 10 living siblings whom my mother left the house to in her will. I want to decline my name off this will before it goes to probate or court is this possible? I really don't have any interest in the home what so ever and don't want to get involved with any... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2015
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You will need to file a written disclaimer with the court when the probate has been opened. Section 278 of the California Probate Code provides "The disclaimer shall be in... View More
My wife file papers for divorce. In the 23 years of marriage she has never giving me dime for anything to take care of the household. I paid for everything rent utilities vacations hoa fees, got her a $3400 diamond ring sometimes maintenance on her car, I have a retirement account and I think she... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2015
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The answer to your question will depend on whether the properties you refer to would be classified as community property, quasi-community property, or separate property. Any... View More
My dad pass away a month ago. He did not leave a will but he has a house paid off which we all lived with him. The thing is that my (nonworking lazy) brother of 38 year old wants to keep it all to himself. My dad has a underage kid under 18 can he keep the house? Or what can we do to keep the house... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2015
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I am sorry for your loss. If your father died intestate (i.e., he did not have a will) then his estate needs to be probated. The probate court will distribute your father's... View More
done by seller or me , that is 10years already past , am I responsible, can they make me ?
answered on Feb 10, 2015
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You need to read the HOA notice carefully and see what authority it is relying on. Likely, there is some provision in the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2015
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Generally, contracts are binding when they are entered into and there is no choice to rescind (i.e., undo) them. If you and the buyer agreed on a price, you received the money and... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2015
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Your description does not provide if this is a residential lease or a commercial lease. Concerning residential leases, California Civil Code § 1950.5(c) allows "advance payment... View More
after she passes my 5 siblings and myself have the corporation divided between us. I am the outsider among the 5 and problems are arising among us. how can I read what my father's wishes are in his will?
answered on Feb 10, 2015
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When did your father pass away? The executor of your father's estate should have petitioned the court for probate within 30 days of his death. If your father died having a... View More
When I was asked to sign the Will by the decedent it was a particular percentage. Then after she passed away and I received a copy of the will and the Probate Petition from the Executor's lawyer, my perecentage had changed to 5% less than the original percentage that the decedent showed me... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2015
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Your description is not clear to me. Where were you signing on the decedent's will? In what capacity where you signing the decedent's will? If you are a beneficiary... View More
Now they dont want to give me the car or my money back
answered on Feb 9, 2015
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It seems like you were buying a car with some money down and with a promise to do some services for the balance. Have you kept your end of bargain? If you have fully performed what... View More
In closing costs my original loan was 22,000.00 they are charging me 47,000. Claiming I got 25,000. Cash out. I never got any money
answered on Feb 9, 2015
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It would be very difficult for anyone to try to help you without seeing all of your documents and without having an understanding of the context of your transaction. The $25,000 you... View More
My mom and dad got divorced a few years ago and they had a trailer with both their names on the lease, the trailer was reposessed and in the divorce agreement it was agreed that my dad would pay the bill for the trailer and my mom would pay bills for other things that they had. Well it turns out my... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2015
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If both of your parents signed for the purchase the trailer, both of them are jointly and severally liable for the bill payments. You should review the divorce settlement terms and... View More
Police and fire department was on scene and they believe the remains are of an animal.
answered on Feb 9, 2015
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If the animal belonged to you and someone killed it, you may be able to entitled to recover the value of your animal. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
The seller filled them out in May of 2014 and we just went into contract. Can I use them or do they need to fill out new ones?
Thank you!
answered on Feb 9, 2015
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The answer will depend on how the contract and disclosures are phrased. Ideally, the representations and warranties should be made as of the escrow closing date. Be sure to consult... View More
I would like a copy to take with me to court.
answered on Feb 9, 2015
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You can go to the law library and find the hard copy of the Penal Code, or view it online such as on this page http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/11172.html. Be sure to consult... View More
i need a lawyer to represent me against debtors , that i have won a court order Judgement against the debtors . i am living in Los Angeles , Ca . THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
answered on Feb 6, 2015
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You can find an attorney by searching online (e.g., justia.com, avvo.com, lawyers.com) for attorneys who practice enforcement of judgment. You can also contact one of the local bar... View More
I won a California small claims case against an individual who has not paid me. An Order of Examination reveals he has no assets (bank account, credit cards, property, etc.) All his transactions are in cash. Can I submit a Writ of Execution against his landlord or car loan company to get the money... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2015
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You can order the Sheriff to levy upon this debtor's property or wages. The debtor presumably has liabilities to his landlord (i.e., rent) and to his car loan company (i.e., car... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2015
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Your question is not clear to me. If a property is owned by 2 or more co-tenants (co-owners), then in order to transfer property's title all co-tenants would need to sign the... View More
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