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State:CA I have a severance claim against my bankrupt employer (large Canadian Telco company). I recently received an unsolicited offer to sell my claim for 0.85 on the dollar. They are asking for a 6% fee and will withhold 30% taxes. They have promised payment with 10 business days. I've...

What is the name of your state? CA We are in the process of setting up a Living Trust. When we fund the trust with property, insurance policies, etc. what actually happens to those accounts when we do die? a) Are they liquidated and put into the trust, b) Do they remain as they are...awaiting...

What is the name of your state? CA My wife was was awarded a Wrongful Termination settlement in 2005. She was pregnant and was laid off...leading to, we believe, a high risk pregnancy...high blood pressure and ultimately a C-Section. We claimed part of the settlement was Personal Injury and...