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This handy resource sets out guidelines for deciding whether and when to make a discovery motion. Includes judicial perspective.

Sets forth suggested lists of steps to accomplish the various tasks required when administering a trust following the death of the settlor.

Sets forth suggested lists of steps to accomplish the various tasks required when administering a trust following the death of the settlor.

Explains when, how, and on whom to serve summons in civil actions.

Guides the attorney who wants to subpoena testimony or records in pretrial discovery and at trial.

A succinct procedural roadmap for unlawful detainer actions from start to finish. Includes detailed Addendum explaining new statewide eviction control law and court forms issued by the Judicial Council and bankruptcy courts.

This classic resource—relied on and kept current by attorneys and judges, and widely quoted for more than four decades—is the best way to research evidence issues before a deposition, mediation, hearing, or trial. Published jointly with the California Judges Association.

Explains how to identify and prepare evidentiary foundations in compliance with the rules of evidence. Primarily for the attorney seeking to introduce evidence at trial, but also includes grounds on which opposing counsel may object to the admission of evidence. Includes judicial perspectives.

Explains how to identify and prepare evidentiary foundations in compliance with the rules of evidence. Primarily for the attorney seeking to introduce evidence at trial, but also includes grounds on which opposing counsel may object to the admission of evidence. Includes judicial perspectives.

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to postmortem trust administration for the surviving spouse when there is a revocable living trust with a married couple as settlors.

Gives a thorough checklist for managing all deadlines encountered after a complaint is filed, e.g., filing proof of service, answering a complaint, conducting discovery, noticing motions, as well as after litigation, e.g., appeals and enforcing judgment.