January 25, 2018



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PRACTICE AREAS





Greetings,

While there are many core services that PLC will always offer, we try to be responsive to the needs of the community, and expand or contract our services accordingly. For instance, since our Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Elder Justice Fellow Cassandra Martinez began a few months ago, we have begun to discover the various needs within the senior community. The primary issues have been issues related to seniors' housing, including predatory home improvement loans, and disputes with homeowners associations and mobile home park management, and probate disputes. We are in need of volunteers in both areas! If you are interested in assisting a senior client who has been abused or neglected, either physically, emotionally or financially, please reach out to Cassandra or myself!

As mentioned in the prior case list, our first Naturalization Fair of 2018 is coming up shortly on February 3, 2018. We are holding a training on Tuesday, January 29, 2018 in the evening at UCI law. Register to attend the training and for the fair here: http://bit.ly/020318 

Finally, many of you have received or will soon receive an email from me regarding our annual reporting; please provide case updates and hours as soon as you are able so we can put together our report and celebrate all that you accomplished in 2017. If you have any questions about the reporting, please let me know.




Sincerely, 
Leigh Ferrin,
Directing Attorney,
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ADOPTION
 
No cases at this time.
APPEALS
 
No cases at this time.
BANKRUPTCY

Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding, PLC 18-1039621
Client recently filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case and has received a discharge. Prior to the case being closed, an individual creditor filed an adversary proceeding, alleging that the client owed him a debt that was nondischargeable as a result of willful and malicious injury. However, there is an ongoing state court case and liability has not yet been determined. Client has filed an answer pro se but would like assistance defending the remainder of the case.
 
Bankruptcy, PLC 17-1038135
Client is in her 60s and receives only pension and Social Security. Client has a long-term illness and is in the middle of a divorce. Client has been sued by two creditors. She seeks assistance filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge her debts primarily for peace of mind.
 
Bankruptcy, PLC 17-1038244
Clients are a married couple in their early 30s. Clients' low income has made it impossible for them to repay their debts while continuing to provide for themselves and their young daughter. They seek pro bono assistance to discharge their debts in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and obtain a fresh start for their family.

Bankruptcy, PLC 16-1036835
Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker in her early 40s with debts totaling about $35,000. Client is low-income and stopped paying her credit cards in early 2016 because she was unable to continue making payments while helping to support her 4 children. She fears possible wage garnishments in the future. Client seeks help filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge her debts.
Email Directing Attorney Leigh Ferrin

Bankruptcy, PLC 17-1037627
Client is an monolingual Spanish speaking woman in her 40s with a little under $15,000 of unsecured debt. Client provides for her two young daughters and can no longer afford to support her family while continuing to pay her debts. She seeks assistance filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge her debts.
BENEFITS
 
No cases at this time.
CONSERVATORSHIP

Conservatorship, PLC 18-1039669
Client is in her 60s and seeks to establish a general conservatorship over her 95-year-old mother who suffers from dementia. Client seeks conservatorship primarily to protect her mother, who client says has been vulnerable to abuse and neglect, possibly by another family member. Client seeks only conservatorship of the person, not of the estate. Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker.
CONSUMER 

Car Repair Dispute, PLC 17E-1039044
Client took her car in for repairs at a local auto repair shop. After leaving the repair shop, Client discovered that significant damage had been done to her car, resulting in significant repair costs. Because she could not afford to repair her car, which was fully paid off, Client purchased a new vehicle that she had to finance with a monthly payment of almost $400. Client would like assistance pursuing the auto repair shop for the damages their shoddy work caused.

Motion to Vacate, PLC 17E-1039108
Client is in his 40s and seeks pro bono assistance with a Motion to Vacate. A third party debt buyer filed a lawsuit against client a little over a decade ago, claiming that client owed on an unpaid debt that client does not recognize. The judgment was renewed earlier this year. Client was never served with the initial lawsuit nor with the Notice of Renewal of Judgment and did not find out about the lawsuit until he was served at his current address with an order to appear at a debtor's examination. Client has proof that he resided in different addresses than the ones listed on the Proof of Services.  

Mobilehome Purchase Contract Dispute, PLC 17-1039195

Client  entered into a mobile home purchase contract approximately four years ago. With the help of a real estate agent, the seller agreed to finance Client's purchase of the mobilehome over a ten year term. The seller and the real estate agent drafted the finance contract, which was entirely in English. Client does not speak much English and cannot read in English. Client was recently contacted by the seller stating that the entire balance is due next year. Client believes the seller and the real estate agent changed the terms of the contract without him knowing. Client would like assistance enforcing the terms of the contract he agreed to and ensuring he is not liable for a lump sum balloon payment in the next year.
*Client primarily speaks Spanish*
 
Predatory Training School, PLC 17E-1038290
Clients are a married couple and are both veterans. After they were discharged from the military, they sought to enter truck driving school to "retire" together and drive around the country. Clients entered into an agreement where they agreed to repay the cost of the training by agreeing to drive for the company for a certain number of months. For various reasons, Clients were unable to complete the commitment and now have collection agencies trying to collect from them. Clients seek assistance fighting the alleged debt as they believe the training was inadequate.
CONTRACTS 
 
Mobilehome Purchase Contract Dispute, PLC 17-1039195
Client  entered into a mobile home purchase contract approximately four years ago. With the help of a real estate agent, the seller agreed to finance Client's purchase of the mobilehome over a ten year term. The seller and the real estate agent drafted the finance contract, which was entirely in English. Client does not speak much English and cannot read in English. Client was recently contacted by the seller stating that the entire balance is due next year. Client believes the seller and the real estate agent changed the terms of the contract without him knowing. Client would like assistance enforcing the terms of the contract he agreed to and ensuring he is not liable for a lump sum balloon payment in the next year.
*Client primarily speaks Spanish*
Email Directing Attorney Leigh Ferrin
CUSTODY

Custody Dispute for Domestic Violence Survivor, PLC 17-1039383
Client is a victim of serious domestic abuse. She has a restraining order in place, and a stipulated custody/visitation agreement with her abuser regarding their children. They have a review hearing in late March to address potential changes to custody and visitation. Client would like an attorney to assist her with the review hearing, so that she can ensure her own safety, and so that she can protect the best interests of their children.

Move-Away Order, PLC 17-1039146
Client is a single mother of two. Client suffered verbal, mental, and physical abuse at the hands of Client's spouse. Client moved into a domestic violence shelter for safety. Client has an open divorce case. Client is in the United States via a visa that is tied to the visa of Client's spouse. When the divorce is finalized, Client will become undocumented. Client seeks help petitioning the court to allow her to move back to her country of origin with her two U.S. born children.

Divorce and Child Custody, PLC 17E-1038261
Client is a single mother of a young son and a survivor of domestic violence. Client is seeking assistance with two upcoming hearings relating to her dissolution and custody. Adverse Party is represented and open to settlement. Client will not be seeking any property or spousal support, and Client and Adverse Party have no debts in common. Client will need assistance with discovery to determine Adverse's assets. Client is a dedicated educator and hopes to focus on caring for her son and her teaching career.
 
Divorce and Child Custody, PLC 17-1038253
Client is a single mother of two young children and a survivor of domestic violence. She needs assistance with an initial petition for divorce. Client has an active Criminal Protective Order against Adverse Party and he is currently in police custody pending prosecution. Client will be seeking a share of Adverse Party's 401K plan. Client works in the medical field and works every day to save the lives of Orange County community members.  
 
Custody/Visitation, PLC 17-1038136
Client is seeking assistance with a parentage/custody matter involving her one year old daughter.  Client is a survivor of domestic violence.  Father is addicted to various drugs and is not mentally stable. Client does not have a restraining order, but feels she does not need one as father resides in Illinois. Client is primarily concerned with ensuring she can provide a stable future for her daughter.
DISABILITY RIGHTS
 
Restraining Order, PLC 17E-1039361
Client is a member of a protected class and has been relentlessly harassed by a third party. Client continues to receive hundreds of unsolicited calls, messages and threats of defamation, making it difficult for him to get through each day. Client seeks pro bono representation in obtaining a civil harassment restraining order as soon as possible.
Email Staff Attorney Petra Moreno
DISSOLUTION 

Annulment, PLC 17-1039506
Client is homeless and has an intellectual disability. Client and AP married while knowing that Client never divorced first husband. Client suffered from domestic violence at the hands of her husband who would call Client names and humiliate her because of her intellectual learning disability. Client feels that he only married her to take advantage of her. Client's husband was 12 years younger than Client and this played into the abuse. Client's husband took out 7 different cars under Client's name and has left her with the debt and bad credit. The cars were either repossessed or surrendered voluntarily. Client is unsure how much debt there might be.

Dissolution, PLC 18-1039665
Client just recently initiated the divorce process with adverse party, to whom she has been married for over twenty years. Client has filed for a restraining order against adverse party, and has survived domestic violence over the years. Adverse party has always controlled the finances as well, so Client is in need of a volunteer attorney to assist her with navigating the process. Client has one minor child of a teenage age that prefers to stay with client. There are no assets or real property; Client's main concern is obtaining financial support.

Dissolution, PLC 18-1039666
Client has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease (which limits her speech capacity) and wants help with initiating her divorce. Client's sister is currently her care taker as the husband has abused and neglected the client (sister is currently trying to obtain conservatorship as well.) The client's primary concern is having at least visitation with her children as the husband has disappeared and has not allowed Client to have any contact with the minor children.

Dissolution, PLC 17- 1039181
Client is a fluent English speaker who needs help continuing the divorce process after initiating it in October 2017. Client has been married for more than a decade and has one minor child. She is seeking full custody along with spousal and child support as well, as she has been caring for the child while father is not around. There seems to be no big issues with any property (just vehicles and a boat), along with some credit card debt. Client is in need of assistance as adverse party has control of the bank accounts as well.

Divorce, PLC 17-1039492
Client is a mother of two, homeless, and has an intellectual disability. Client was married to AP up until 2011 when AP was deported. Client has not had any contact with AP since that time and Client does not know AP's whereabouts. Client and AP share two daughters. Client would like sole legal and sole physical custody of the two minor daughters with no visitation for AP.

Divorce, PLC 17-1039138
Client is seeking assistance finalizing her divorce case that has been ongoing for about nine years. Client will be asking for spousal support and part-ownership of, or income from, a business owned by Client's spouse, as well as a house outside of the country. Client and spouse also have debts that are community property that need resolving.

Divorce and Child Custody, PLC 17E-1038261
Client is a single mother of a young son and a survivor of domestic violence. Client is seeking assistance with two upcoming hearings relating to her dissolution and custody. Adverse Party is represented and open to settlement. Client will not be seeking any property or spousal support, and Client and Adverse Party have no debts in common. Client will need assistance with discovery to determine Adverse's assets. Client is a dedicated educator and hopes to focus on caring for her son and her teaching career.
 
Divorce and Child Custody, PLC 17-1038253
Client is a single mother of two young children and a survivor of domestic violence. She needs assistance with an initial petition for divorce. Client has an active Criminal Protective Order against Adverse Party and he is currently in police custody pending prosecution. Client will be seeking a share of Adverse Party's 401K plan. Client works in the medical field and works every day to save the lives of Orange County community members.  
EMPLOYMENT
 
Nonprofit (Community Development) - Volunteer Manual, PLC 17-1039321
Client is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to find long-term solutions to poverty around the world. In furtherance of its mission, client utilizes volunteers at various program sites, including international locations. Client seeks legal advice and guidance with reviewing its current volunteer field manual to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Email Senior Lead Staff Attorney Sarah Efthymiou
GUARDIANSHIP

No cases at this time.
HOMEOWNERSHIP 

Mobile Home Owner Dispute, PLC 17-1038867
Client is in her 80s and has a number of health problems. She lives in a mobile home park, but has been told by the park management that she cannot continue to live there for a number of reasons. Just recently she received a 60 day notice to quit for a number of violations. These unfounded "violations" are causing the client unneeded stress and are negatively impacting her already compromised physical health. Client would like assistance resolving the dispute with the park, avoiding an unlawful detainer and remaining housed.
Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Fellow Cassandra Martinez

Mobile Home Purchase Contract Dispute, PLC 17-1039195
Client  entered into a mobile home purchase contract approximately four years ago. With the help of a real estate agent, the seller agreed to finance Client's purchase of the mobilehome over a ten year term. The seller and the real estate agent drafted the finance contract, which was entirely in English. Client does not speak much English and cannot read in English. Client was recently contacted by the seller stating that the entire balance is due next year. Client believes the seller and the real estate agent changed the terms of the contract without him knowing. Client would like assistance enforcing the terms of the contract he agreed to and ensuring he is not liable for a lump sum balloon payment in the next year.
*Client primarily speaks Spanish*
Email Directing Attorney Leigh Ferrin
IMMIGRATION 
 
Adjustment of Status, PLC 18-1039704
Client is previous PLC client for a U-Visa who is now seeking adjustment of status to gain legal permanent residency. Client's petition for adjustment of status must be submitted before her U-Visa expires in late September.

Adjustment of Status Based on Derivative Asylum, PLC 17-1039372
Client is a 16 year old high school student. She is seeking assistance with filing an adjustment of status petition with no derivatives. Client has no health issues or disabilities, and does not have a criminal record.
One Parent Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), PLC 17E-1038872
Client is in her teens and was born in Mexico. She currently lives with her mother and is enrolled in high school. After Client's father abused her, she fled her home to live with her mother. Client would like to request that her mother be given full legal and physical custody of her, and at the same time request that the SIJS findings be made on her behalf.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*

One Parent Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), PLC 17E-1038905
Client is a teenager bilingual English and Spanish Speaker. Client is currently residing with her mother who loves, cares for, and supports her. Client seeks assistance petitioning the court for her mother to be given full legal and physical custody over her so that she can make educational and medical decisions on her behalf. At the same time client would like to request that the Court make the relevant Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings, and then petitioning the immigration for SIJ status. It is not in the client's best interest to be returned to her home country as she has no one to care for her there.
 
U-Visa and SIJS Predicate Order, PLC 17E-1038533, 17-1039017 and 17-1039015
Client is in her mid-40s and she has survived many years of domestic violence. She has two children who are both DACA recipients. Client would like assistance preparing and submitting her application for a U-Visa, including her two children as derivatives. In addition, Client is also seeking full physical and legal custody of her children, and the appropriate SIJS orders. This last request must be filed before May 2018.

U-Visa, PLC 17-1038265, 17-1038266 and 17-1038267
Client is in her late 30s and is currently on disability due to pregnancy. Her monthly income consists of food stamps and child support, and her highest level of education is high school. She does not have any illnesses. She has two undocumented children and three USC children. Client is seeking assistance with filing a U-Visa petition for herself and her two undocumented children because she was the victim of a crime. A request for a U-Visa certification is pending with law enforcement.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
U-Visa and SIJS Predicate Order, PLC 17E-1038533, 17-1039017 and 17-1039015
Client is in her mid-40s and she has survived many years of domestic violence. She has two children who are both DACA recipients. Client would like assistance preparing and submitting her application for a U-Visa, including her two children as derivatives. In addition, Client is also seeking full physical and legal custody of her children, and the appropriate SIJS orders. This last request must be filed before May 2018.

U-Visa, PLC 17E-1039128
Client is in her early 30s and is a stay home mother of three U.S. Citizen Children. She did not attend High School. She would like assistance preparing and submitting a U-Visa application as an indirect victim of sexual abuse. She has no criminal record and she has no derivatives.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
Email Staff Attorney Karina Gutierrez
 
U-Visa, PLC 17E-1038894
Client is in her mid-40s and is employed. She did not attend high school. She has two children who are both U.S. Citizens. She would like assistance preparing and submitting a U-Visa application as an indirect victim of sexual abuse.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
 
U-Visa, PLC 17E-1038887
Client is in her early 40s and is currently unemployed. She survives solely on food stamps and child support. She is a domestic violence survivor and now cares for her three U.S. Citizen children on her own. She would like assistance preparing and submitting her U-Visa application.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
 
U-Visa, PLC 17-1038376
Client is in her early 50s and earns less than $1,000 per month. She does not have any disabilities or illnesses, but she cares for her youngest son who has been diagnosed with Autism. She is a survivor of domestic violence and seeks assistance applying for a U-Visa. It is important that she be able to stay in the United States, as her youngest son would not receive the level of services that he needs if she were to take him to her country of origin.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
 
U-Visa, PLC 17-1038488
Client is in her early 40s and is dependent on her sister. She was the victim of sexual assault and rape, and is currently in removal proceedings. Client would like assistance preparing and filing her application for a U-Visa. She would like to include her two children as derivatives, including one who is currently in Mexico who would need consular processing. As a result, the U-Visa would need to be submitted by September 2018.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
 
U-Visa, PLC 17E-1038820
Client is in her mid-30s and is a survivor of domestic violence. Her ex-partner physically abused her and threatened her life on several occasions and Client has contacted the police. Client has a current U-Visa certification that expires by January 2018. Client would like assistance preparing and filing her U-Visa application, as well as filing a derivative for her five year old daughter.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
 
U-Visa, PLC 17E-1038432
Client is in her mid-40s and is employed. Her highest level of education is secondary school. She has no health issues or disabilities; she is going to therapy and domestic violence classes. She is seeking assistance in filing a u-visa petition for herself as a result of the domestic violence. She has no criminal record and she has no derivatives.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
LANDLORD / TENANT
 
Fair Housing Litigation, PLC 17E-1037812
Clients are a family of four seeking assistance pursuing fair housing claims against their former landlord. Clients have an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), and landlord threatened to evict them if they did not get rid of the ESA, which is a dog. Rather than engage in discussions, the landlord issued a notice terminating the tenancy. Clients were unable to find representation for the unlawful detainer trial and were evicted. After the Clients filed a complaint, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has determined there is merit to the complaint and intends to move forward with a lawsuit against the landlord. Clients seek assistance intervening in the lawsuit to pursue their fair housing claims.

Unlawful Detainer Trials
PLC has a few trials coming up in Unlawful Detainer cases and is seeking pro bono counsel to assist. In one case, the client is a survivor of Domestic Violence (DV), and despite statements regarding her DV, management continued to harass her and did not provide the required protections for DV survivors. Additionally, there are significant habitability issues with the apartment, and there is a reasonable argument that any eviction case would be retaliatory. If you are interested in this case, or another potential Unlawful Detainer trial, please reach out to us.
LITIGATION 
 
Fair Housing Litigation, PLC 17E-1037812
Clients are a family of four seeking assistance pursuing fair housing claims against their former landlord. Clients have an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), and landlord threatened to evict them if they did not get rid of the ESA, which is a dog. Rather than engage in discussions, the landlord issued a notice terminating the tenancy. Clients were unable to find representation for the unlawful detainer trial and were evicted. After the Clients filed a complaint, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has determined there is merit to the complaint and intends to move forward with a lawsuit against the landlord. Clients seek assistance intervening in the lawsuit to pursue their fair housing claims.

Unlawful Detainer Trials
PLC has a few trials coming up in Unlawful Detainer cases and is seeking pro bono counsel to assist. In one case, the client is a survivor of Domestic Violence (DV), and despite statements regarding her DV, management continued to harass her and did not provide the required protections for DV survivors. Additionally, there are significant habitability issues with the apartment, and there is a reasonable argument that any eviction case would be retaliatory. If you are interested in this case, or another potential Unlawful Detainer trial, please reach out to us.

Probate Litigation, PLC 17-103TBD
Client has been involved in a dispute over her father's estate, which consists primarily of the family home. She believes the current administrator of the estate may not be acting in the best interest of the estate or of the beneficiary, and that he may be breaching his fiduciary duty. She seeks assistance removing the current administrator and preserving the primary asset of the estate.
*Hearing set in Early June 2018*

Sales Dispute, PLC 17-1038228
A local recreational vehicle dealership made certain misrepresentations to Client that caused him to agree to purchase a vehicle. Client was desperate at the time and was dealing with a number of stressors. Client used his life savings to make a cash payment, but when he and the dealership agreed to cancellation, they retained one quarter of the payment for reasons that are unclear. Client would like assistance recovering his money from the dealership.

Motion to Vacate, PLC 17E-1039108
Client is in his 40s and seeks pro bono assistance with a Motion to Vacate. A third party debt buyer filed a lawsuit against client a little over a decade ago, claiming that client owed on an unpaid debt that client does not recognize. The judgment was renewed earlier this year. Client was never served with the initial lawsuit nor with the Notice of Renewal of Judgment and did not find out about the lawsuit until he was served at his current address with an order to appear at a debtor's examination.  Client has proof that he resided in different addresses than the ones listed on the Proof of Services.  
NAME CHANGE

No cases at this time.
NONPROFIT
  
Nonprofit (Community Development) - Volunteer Manual, PLC 17-1039321
Client is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to find long-term solutions to poverty around the world. In furtherance of its mission, client utilizes volunteers at various program sites, including international locations. Client seeks legal advice and guidance with reviewing its current volunteer field manual to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
RESTRAINING ORDER 
 
Restraining Order, PLC 17E-1039361
Client is a member of a protected class and has been relentlessly harassed by a third party. Client continues to receive hundreds of unsolicited calls, messages and threats of defamation, making it difficult for him to get through each day. Client seeks pro bono representation in obtaining a civil harassment restraining order as soon as possible.
Email Staff Attorney Petra Moreno
SMALL BUSINESS 
 
Small Business (Sports Apparel) - Start-Up, PLC 17-103952
Client is a low-income entrepreneur who is starting a sports apparel business, specifically safety gear. Client seeks legal assistance with business start-up matters, including incorporating an S Corp in California, preparing a standard non-disclosure agreement and legal issues related to crowdfunding platforms.
 
Start-up (Non-Medical Caregiving), PLC 17-1039519
Client is a low-income entrepreneur who is starting a non-medical caregiving business. Client seeks legal assistance with business start-up matters, including choice of business entity.
UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
 
No cases at this time.
VETERANS

Discharge Upgrade, PLC 16-1035674
Client is a U.S. military veteran in his 30s seeking assistance with a discharge upgrade application. The veteran enlisted prior to his 18th birthday. After four years of service, including deployment overseas, the veteran extended his enlistment contract for another two years. However, shortly after extending his contract, he had a lapse in judgment that resulted in separation with a General under Honorable Conditions discharge for "misconduct." The veteran is interested in a discharge upgrade so that he can receive GI Bill benefits and improve his employment prospects.
Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Fellow Ryan Ueda

Predatory Training School, PLC 17E-1038290
Clients are a married couple and are both veterans. After they were discharged from the military, they sought to enter truck driving school to "retire" together and drive around the country. Clients entered into an agreement where they agreed to repay the cost of the training by agreeing to drive for the company for a certain number of months. For various reasons, Clients were unable to complete the commitment and now have collection agencies trying to collect from them. Clients seek assistance fighting the alleged debt as they believe the training was inadequate.
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WILLS & ESTATES 

Probate Litigation, PLC 17-103TBD
Client has been involved in a dispute over her father's estate, which consists primarily of the family home. She believes the current administrator of the estate may not be acting in the best interest of the estate or of the beneficiary, and that he may be breaching his fiduciary duty. She seeks assistance removing the current administrator and preserving the primary asset of the estate.
*Hearing set in Early June 2018*

Revocable Living Trust, PLC 17-1039325
Single, elderly client seeks to create a revocable living trust.  Her main asset is a home she purchased in the mid-1990s that she would like to leave to her close relatives and/or her church.  Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker.

Probate Dispute, PLC 17-103TBD
Client is in her early 90s and is involved in a probate dispute regarding her late-husband's holographic writings. Throughout their marriage, her late husband handled all of their affairs. She was unaware that she was not listed as a joint tenant on the title held for their residence.  She believes a family member deceived her late husband (he did not speak English and did not understand American trust and estate laws) by managing her husband's finances and misrepresenting the consequences of certain decisions.
*Client primarily speaks Farsi*

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