Understanding Probate
Aug 22, 2020
Probate is the legal process by which the assets of the deceased person (the "Decedent") is transferred to his or her heirs. Probate consist of essentially three (3) steps: (1) opening probate, (2) ad...
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Avoiding Probate: Transferring Property by Declaration
Aug 22, 2020
For small estates, it is possible to avoid probate by transferring property by Declaration if the estate meets certain requirements. A. Declaration Under Probate Code Section 13100-13117 A Declaratio...
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Protecting Yourself From Domestic Violence
Aug 16, 2020
Domestic Violence is a scourge in society that strikes both woman and men but mostly women. Knowing how to protect oneself from Domestic Violence is something that everyone should know. A. Ways of Pro...
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Successor Trustee: A Brief Guide
Aug 15, 2020
After the death of the Grantor of a Living Trust, the Successor Trustee has to administer the Trust prior to distributing the assets pursuant to the terms of the Trust. A. Administering the Trust Aft...
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A Layman's Guide to the Living Trust
Aug 15, 2020
A Living Trust (or Revocable Trust) is a legal document to create a legal entity that hold title to your assets and directs how those assets are to be distributed upon your death. B. Preparing Your L...
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Everyman/Everywoman's Guide to Guardianships
Aug 15, 2020
A guardianship is a legal proceeding in which the Court appoints someone (the guardian) to take care of a minor and manage their financial assets. A. Types of Guardianships There are basically three ...
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Creating Your Estate Plan
Aug 09, 2020
A simple estate plan consist of three (3) documents: (1) A Power of Attorney for Asset Management, (2) A Power of Attorney for Health Care or an Advanced Health Care Directive, and (3) a Will or a Tru...
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Everyman/Everywoman's Guide to Conservatorships
Aug 08, 2020
A conservatorship is a court proceeding to appoint someone (the Conservator) to protect and take care of the personal and financial needs of an individual (the Conservatee). A. Types of Consrvatorship...
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