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answered on Feb 5, 2015
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You have to contact the courthouse and see what you need to do to obtain copy of documents from their records. If they do not offer an option to place your order remotely (e.g., by... View More 
We noticed that the recordings of our property have where it should have the name of the entity Granting authority to a Trustee ,the name is blank. Who then is the authority ?
answered on Feb 5, 2015
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I am not clear what you are asking. Are you referring to a "substitution of trustee" form such as the one shown on this webpage... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2015
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The inheritance is your marriage partner's separate property. Your partner may choose to share some of it with you, but does not have to. You should consult your own attorney... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2015
No. Generally the lease would be effective and binding when executed by the landlord and all the tenants. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
But I fail to respond to the Plaintiff request for admission can the court deny my motion to set aside the judgment.
answered on Feb 2, 2015
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Your description is not very clear. Did you timely file your answer to the complaint? Was a default taken against you? Your failure to respond to requests for admissions would... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2015
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In Birbower, Montalban, Condo & Frank, P.C. vs. Superior Court., 17 Cal.4th 119, 128 (1998), the California Supreme Court defined practice of law as providing “legal advice and... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2015
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If you have already co-signed your sister's loan, you cannot remove your name from the loan documents unless the lender allows you, or your sister refinances her loan. If your... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2015
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If there is a credible threat to your life or safety, you should immediately make a police report and take steps necessary to protect your safety. You can also request a civil... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2015
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Some claims for damages such as recovery of "pain and suffering" are personal to the injured party, so when the injured party passes away those claims are no longer viable.... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2015
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These titles show a party's role in an action. A "plaintiff" is a person who files complaint and seeks damages or other relief. An "appellant" is a party... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2015
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Please explain the context of your question. Who is trying to limit the number of dogs you are allowed to have? Based on what are not not allowed to have more than 4 dogs?
spond. Now family facilater,says papers filed out incorrect. Says redo and mail to responded, she will have another 30 days..Is this correct ??
answered on Jan 27, 2015
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You need to have the petition for divorce and summons personally served on your wife; sending the papers in the mail is not proper service. Your best approach would be to pay the... View More
House is in parents names was as joint tenants. Dad signed quit claim in 80's. Mom never filed it. Dad & I psis house off as mom walked away from it. Dad passed away 2009.
answered on Jan 27, 2015
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When two people hold a property's title as joint tenants, and one of them passes away, the other joint tenant receives the deceased's title by right of survivorship. If... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2015
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If you made your payment by check, your cancelled check can be an evidence that payment was made. Otherwise, you may need to ask for a receipt or statement showing your payments.
In California. Long-divorced, but two joint accounts were never divided (stocks, I believe). Ex was receiving all statements. At end of most recent case, Judge ordered me to pay sanctions to ex of $20,000. Also, after I lost the appeal, he was awarded court costs and the costs filed were... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2015
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I am sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like you need a divorce attorney. Since you were represented by an attorney in your case before, that attorney would be in best... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2015
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The process involves filing an action and seeking relief, similar to a lawsuit filed for money damages. It would take a long time to detail all steps for filing and prosecuting the... View More
We have 2 small children and all our money is in this house - do we have any legal recourse to get more time to find a place to go? we have a lease and payment receipts but the lease is fake because the person taking our money never owned the house. The police said they can arrest us and take our... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2015
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The civil unlawful detainer (UD) action requires the property owner to give you a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit. If you do not leave within the 3 day period, the property owner... View More
x-girlfriend has been delinquent for 2 years, 1 year remaining on lease. Car has been stolen, retrieved and wrecked. I want to have the car towed and take possession to begin to honor lease and make repairs. Would I be breaking any laws?
answered on Jan 23, 2015
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If your ex-girlfriend was the lessee and you signed only as a guarantor, she is the one under the lease who can have possession. As for the damages, most leases require insurance... View More
FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE CALLED THE CONTROLLERS OFFICE AND ASSESSORS OFFICE ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO SET UP ANY KIND OF PAYMENT PLAN. I HAVE TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR A PERSONAL LOAN, DID NOT QUALIFY. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND HAVE 2 DISABLED SIBLINGS IN THE HOME. WHAT CAN I DO?
answered on Jan 22, 2015
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I am sorry to hear about your situation. Am I correct to understand you are behind in payment of your property taxes and that the County Tax Collector will be auctioning your... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2015
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You can retain an attorney in Nevada to represent you in the case. Alternatively, you have the option to represent yourself in the case. Be sure to consult your own attorney to... View More
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