I had a problem with my car after my used. There is a small scratch on the bumper that I only discovered after purchasing it. What should I do about this damage, and how should I handle it with the seller and my insurance company?

March 29th, 2024

Is State Farm insurance in violation of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing by refusing to pay my full claim for water damage, not inspecting my claim promptly, and not granting my claim in a timely manner, despite my ongoing hotel stay and worsening health conditions?

April 23rd, 2023

A person wins the lottery and wants to share their winnings by sending a $50,000 check to others. The bank claims it can't deposit the check without a custom permit. Is this correct, and what steps should be taken?

October 9th, 2023

I have a contractor, CA South Constructors Inc., who hired me as a subcontractor. The project manager, who is a 1099 subcontractor, signed the agreement on behalf of the company. They recently sent me a notice of termination with incorrect contact information and company name. I stopped work because they hadn't paid me. What are the legal implications of this situation, and how should I proceed?

September 27th, 2024

My mom has been in trust litigation for 3 years and is awaiting a judge's decision on whether she can take her house out of the trust to get a reverse mortgage. The contingent beneficiaries claim the house cannot be taken out because the trust is now irrevocable. However, my mom has a nonfiduciary power of appointment. If the judge does not allow the house to be taken out or imposes unacceptable restrictions, can she exercise her power of appointment to appoint the property to someone else either now or by will? The terms of the trust do not prevent this exercise. Also, if the house is taken out of the trust and becomes her personal property, can the court impose restrictions on her use of the reverse mortgage proceeds?

April 16th, 2023