Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

In California, how long can a lawyer put a pending action on your home title without taking action? My Godfather died over 6 years ago and I can not transfer the title to my name because of what this Lawyer has done. He has not taken any legal action so far. What can I do?


Asked on 3/20/13, 6:46 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Victor Waid Law Office of Victor Waid

I don't quite understand "pending action" unless you mean a lis pendens claim against the home.

You should obtain the counsel of a real estate litigation lawyer to have him file an action to remove the lis pendens from the real property or the lawyer be liable for slander of title by clouding the title with a lis pendens action. There may be other reasons for the long time the lis pendens lien remains on the property, which I do not know, but you will need a litigation lawyer to assist you to clear title to the property. Don't delay.

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Answered on 3/20/13, 7:02 pm
Michele Cusack Pollak & Cusack

Get your own lawyer!

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Answered on 3/20/13, 8:03 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

I suggest finding an attorney and speaking with them in more detail about the underlying nature of the problem. If the matter involves clearing a lis pendens, there are statutes that can make the person who refuses to clear the lis pendens liable for your attorneys fees.

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Answered on 3/22/13, 9:30 am


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