Q I still see people driving and texting. Isn’t it illegal? — W.O., Long Beach A Texting on a handheld device while driving has been illegal in California since 2009, but state law became even more restrictive as of Jan. … more

Q We have a few concealed cameras placed in our home so we can keep track of what is happening while away. This is in part because our 6-year-old has different baby-sitters. Is there anything illegal about the cameras? — … more

Q The Menendez brothers are back in the news again. This leads me to ask, if you kill your parents, do you still get the inheritance? — W.S., Rancho Palos Verdes. A No, you do not get the inheritance. This … more

Q Between the client and the attorney, who decides what a settlement figure should be? I am having a serious dispute with my attorney. He has handled the matter nearly a year, and seems to feel my opinion is meaningless. … more