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So that could place there name on title . And I have the documents number that shows bonafide gift was given to me same document number they used as purchased deed of title that the LA Assessor's refused to investigate yet once my grandmother passed they tried to probate the property and of... View More 
answered on Jun 29, 2024
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It seems that some relatives added their names to your title. You need quiet title action based on fraud to remove them from your property and stop them from doing so again in the future. Your title is unmarketable now, and you will have a problem selling the... View More
Passed the property went right into my name with out me having any knowledge of this gift of trust but do to greed and fraudulent recorded records by from the county clerk office aunt and uncle have put there names of title more than once . They taken control of my trust with very dirty trick in... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation and the loss of your son. It sounds like you're dealing with a complex legal matter involving trusts, property rights, and potential fraud. This situation requires professional legal assistance. Here are some steps you might consider:... View More
Passed the property went right into my name with out me having any knowledge of this gift of trust but do to greed and fraudulent recorded records by from the county clerk office aunt and uncle have put there names of title more than once . They taken control of my trust with very dirty trick in... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2024
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It seems that some relatives added their names to your title. You need quiet title action based on fraud to remove them from your property and stop them from doing so again in the future.
The terms of the trust control who is in charge of the assets. If... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Filing an ex parte motion to set aside a judgment may be appropriate if:
1. The judgment exceeded the court's jurisdictional limit.
2. A writ of execution was issued based on this potentially invalid judgment.
However, to give you more specific advice, I'd need... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2024
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If the timing is proper, you can file a motion to set aside the judgment. File it and serve it to each party. The noticed motion can have:
Notice of the motion, memorandum of authority, Declarations, evidence, judicial notice, proof of service.... View More
I filed a new GRANT Deed AT THE Registrar's office, then emailed the ASSESSOR about the forms that HE NEEDS. THE office sent me a list of 3 forms--Change in OWNERSHIP, PARENT-CHLD exclusion, & HOMEOWNER's exemption, but no list of cost; he also said to sign, scan and email, not go in... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
This question covers several aspects of property ownership changes and related fees in Los Angeles County, California. I'll address each part of the question:
1. Assessor's fees for change of ownership forms:
Typically, the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office does... View More
My name show with case #and date of filing only it state name decedents estate general
Than the following months also the following year and a second petition same case number only this petition shows estate of with his grandmother name now how is that possible the this bonafide in my... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
I understand you're asking about a complex probate situation in California. Let me try to break down the key points and provide some general information:
1. Multiple petitions under the same case number:
It's possible to have multiple petitions filed under the same probate... View More
My dead husband and his dead ex wife are named on the deed. We were married at his time of death.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To transfer the deed of the property from your deceased husband's name to yours, you'll need to go through a process called "clearing title." Here are the general steps you should take:
1. Obtain a copy of your husband's death certificate.
2. Determine if... View More
My dead husband and his dead ex wife are named on the deed. We were married at his time of death.
answered on Jun 23, 2024
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Consult with a real estate attorney to see if you can transfer the property without probate. E.g., joint tenancy with right of survivorship or small estate, etc.
If no non-probate category is applicable, start the probate procedure.
This is... View More
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
This situation involves a potential encroachment on your property, which is a serious legal issue. Here are some steps you should consider taking:
1. Verify the encroachment: Have a professional land surveyor confirm the property boundaries and the extent of the encroachment.
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
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If you stay quiet for 5 consecutive years, you can lose that 6' invaded part of your property due to adverse possession.
You can start negotiations with the neighbor. If it fails, you need to bring a lawsuit against the neighbor for injunction,... View More
I found a cell phone left in the public restroom , my intention was to return it to the office. I got busy with things and had forgotten to do so . It belonged to management whom tract it to my friends and as soon as he asked for it , I returned it immediately.
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
Based on the details provided, it seems unlikely that you would be legally evicted from your storage unit solely due to this misunderstanding about the cell phone. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Eviction criteria: In California, a storage facility can typically only evict a... View More
I found a cell phone left in the public restroom , my intention was to return it to the office. I got busy with things and had forgotten to do so . It belonged to management whom tract it to my friends and as soon as he asked for it , I returned it immediately.
answered on Jun 20, 2024
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A commercial landlord can evict a tenant under the terms of the lease agreement, and proper notice.
Absent an intention for larceny, no crime happened here, especially when you immediately returned the cell phone as soon as he asked for it. So eviction... View More
The least does not expire until February, and the lease has been paid in full. I'm not asking for any money back. I just need to be out of escrow and on the lease so I can take care of my personal situation that has changed rapidly.
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
In California, the ability to cancel escrow before closing depends on the terms of your lease and the purchase agreement you signed when exercising your option to buy. Generally, once you have entered into a binding purchase agreement, you may not be able to simply cancel the escrow without facing... View More
The least does not expire until February, and the lease has been paid in full. I'm not asking for any money back. I just need to be out of escrow and on the lease so I can take care of my personal situation that has changed rapidly.
answered on Jun 18, 2024
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Check the escrow instructions to see if there's a provision for cancellation. You probably need to pay some money to get Beach the contract.
Also, if you have a valid reason in good faith, you can come out of the context. For, there is a hidden... View More
If a real property is placed into a trust intending to hide it from or defraud a spouse during marriage or within a divorce OR if the real properties were placed in trust under synthetic names - is it a valid trust? Does it matter how much time passes before the truth was found?
answered on Jun 18, 2024
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A spouse cannot hide her assets (if come from community property that belongs to marriage). I'm California, they use the trace-back method and track back the source of funds of each property to see if that property is a community property or not. All... View More
If a real property is placed into a trust intending to hide it from or defraud a spouse during marriage or within a divorce OR if the real properties were placed in trust under synthetic names - is it a valid trust? Does it matter how much time passes before the truth was found?
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Most people set up trusts with their names as the trust’s name (such as John Doe 2024 Trust), but I have had a number of people who select specific names for other reasons. One couple took the first two letters of their kids’ names and made up a word as the name of their trust. Others have used... View More
If a real property is placed into a trust intending to hide it from or defraud a spouse during marriage or within a divorce OR if the real properties were placed in trust under synthetic names - is it a valid trust? Does it matter how much time passes before the truth was found?
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
To create a valid trust for real property in California, the following elements must be present:
1. Intent: The settlor (person creating the trust) must have a clear intent to create a trust.
2. Property: The trust must hold identifiable real property located in California.... View More
all of the online grant deed forms say 'for valuable consideration.' should I cross that out and put 'for no consideration, as this transfer is an inheritance?'
DOES the affidavit of death of trustee allow the successor trustee to sign the grant deed AS DECLARANT in... View More
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answered on Jun 16, 2024
Here are a few key points regarding transferring a house from a deceased primary trustee to a successor trustee in California:
1. Consideration: You can cross out "for valuable consideration" and replace it with "for no consideration, as this transfer is pursuant to the terms... View More
all of the online grant deed forms say 'for valuable consideration.' should I cross that out and put 'for no consideration, as this transfer is an inheritance?'
DOES the affidavit of death of trustee allow the successor trustee to sign the grant deed AS DECLARANT in... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
When a property owner (or the Trustee of a Trust that holds title to real estate) passes away, documents need to be filed with both the County Assessor and the County Recorder of the county in which the real estate is located. Be mindful that some counties have local rules that must be followed so... View More
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