What California Probate Laws Protect the Elderly Against Financial Abuse? By Sandra McCarthy|September 21st, 2020|Probate, Estate Planning| Financial elder abuse is a serious problem in estate planning. However, sometimes fraud is also caught after or during the probate process. Therefore, if an interested party files an action for financial elder abuse, California probate law can help rightful heirs repossess the decedent's assets. Read More 4
Elder Law and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know By Sandra McCarthy|November 10th, 2021|Estate Planning| How do elder law and estate planning compare? Although the two terms go hand in hand, they have significant differences. If you're in a situation where you're dealing with either—perhaps a loved one is getting older, or maybe you yourself are entering your golden years—it's crucial to learn about both. Whatever your reasons, if [...] Read More 0
The Difference Between Elder Law and Estate Planning By Sandra McCarthy|December 13th, 2021|Estate Planning| "Aging is a privilege denied to many." This saying rings so true, and we should treasure our time on this earth as we grow older. But there are also certain complications, such as elder estate planning, that come into play as we (or our loved ones) accrue more birthdays. Elder Law and estate planning [...] Read More 0
Elder Abuse, Caregiver Theft, Fraud, and Financial Crimes Against the Dependent By Sandra McCarthy|March 22nd, 2015|Estate Planning| Caregiver fraud is on the rise! Learn how to identify caregiver theft, fraud, dependent abuse and other caregiver scams and how to prevent them. […] Read More Comments Off on Elder Abuse, Caregiver Theft, Fraud, and Financial Crimes Against the Dependent
Is It Time to Set Up an Elderly Conservatorship? By Sandra McCarthy|February 23rd, 2022|Family Law, Probate| Aging may be a privilege denied to many, but not many people like to admit they're enjoying that privilege. For plenty of people, part of the aging process is becoming subject to a conservatorship. If you have a loved one who is becoming unable to care for themselves, you may wonder: is it time to [...] Read More 0
How to Get an Emergency Conservatorship By Sandra McCarthy|May 1st, 2018|Probate| California law allows family members to get an emergency conservatorship for their loved one. A conservatorship is a court process which legally enables another person to make decisions about another person’s finances and health. The facts required to get an emergency conservatorship can found in California Probate Code. Read More Comments Off on How to Get an Emergency Conservatorship
Restraining Order By Sandra McCarthy|April 17th, 2014| What Is A Restraining Order? A Restraining Order is a court order that helps people who are being abused. The abuse is commonly a physical act of violence by one person to another to hurt someone. Some actions considered abusive are hitting, kicking, scaring, throwing things, pulling hair, pushing, following/stalking, harassing, sexually assaulting, or the [...] Read More 0
What to Do About Power of Attorney Abuse in California By Sandra McCarthy|July 4th, 2022|California Courts| Power of attorney is, as the name implies, powerful. This makes it ripe for abuse if the wrong person acquires that power, and it also means the position has to be subject to a lot of scrutiny even when it's in good hands. Perhaps you have gotten power of attorney and simply want to [...] Read More 2
What is a Probate Lawyer? Is it Best to Have One? By Sandra McCarthy|January 1st, 2020|Probate| People often think they need a probate lawyer to file probate. After all, the probate process requires filing many court documents and completing a variety of tasks over a 9 to 12-month period. Fortunately, probate is mostly paperwork and knowing how to move the case through the court process. So, although you may not need a probate lawyer, it is crucial to complete the paperwork and file the documents correctly. Hiring an experienced probate legal document assistant is a great way to avoid paying statutory fees to attorneys and save the estate thousands of dollars. Read More Comments Off on What is a Probate Lawyer? Is it Best to Have One?
What is a Probate Lawyer and Why You Don’t Need One to File Probate By Sandra McCarthy|August 2nd, 2021|Probate| It is very hard to deal with the loss of a loved one. There are many memories and emotions to process right after they are laid to rest. In the midst of all that, the last thing anybody wants is to have to encounter the stress of the probate process. In some cases, a [...] Read More 2
Contact Us By Sandra McCarthy|April 7th, 2014| Contact Us The corporate office of A People’s Choice is centrally located in Southern California. Our office provides non-attorney legal document preparation services for customers, both local and out of the area, as well and for those who are located outside California. Although 99% of our customers we never see face-to-face, every customer [...] Read More Comments Off on Contact Us
What Is Conservatorship Abuse? By Sandra McCarthy|March 9th, 2022|California Courts, Probate| In recent years, cases of conservatorship abuse have captured the public eye. Although conservatorship mostly applies to the elderly, any incapacitated individual above 18 years can end up in a conservatorship arrangement. And with more attention on conservatorships in general, many people worry about conservatorship abuse. If a conservator financially or physically abuses a conservatee, [...] Read More 0
Conservatorship Scams: What to Look For By Sandra McCarthy|March 2nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| It's a sad story, one we hear on the news from time to time: a vulnerable, elderly person is robbed by their own conservator. It’s a bitter tale, and it's all too common. You never want to hear that someone close to you has fallen victim to a conservatorship scam. Concerned? To establish whether someone [...] Read More 0
What is a Definitive Explanation of California Probate? By Sandra McCarthy|February 1st, 2021|Probate| California Probate California probate is a simple concept, but that doesn't stop it from stirring up a great deal of trouble in families. The heirs to the estate of the acclaimed singer Prince can attest to that. He died without a will, so his assets are going through a lengthy process laid out by [...] Read More Comments Off on What is a Definitive Explanation of California Probate?
How to File for Conservatorship in Alameda County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|May 18th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| An estimated 1.3 million Americans are currently under conservatorships, according to The National Council on Disability. That 1.3 million is made up of all kinds of people—from elderly infirm individuals to people with mental health barriers to the rich and famous. If you're associated with one of those situations in Alameda County, CA, as [...] Read More 0
How to Fight a Conservatorship in California By Sandra McCarthy|January 3rd, 2022|Probate| Conservators have a key role in ensuring that incapacitated adults lead meaningful lives. At times, however, someone may want to fight a conservatorship. Relatives or close family to the conservatee may not like how the conservator cares for them. Similarly, the conservatee themselves may want to change or remove a conservatorship (see the famous example [...] Read More 6
How to File for Conservatorship in Alpine County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| Conservators play a critical role in our society. They help many elderly, infirm, and disabled people live fulfilling and rich lives, caring for their physical, emotional, and financial needs. If you need to file for conservatorship in Alpine County, CA, you've come to the right place. This article walks you through the basics of how [...] Read More 0
What Is a Conservatorship Account? By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2022|Conservatorship| According to the National Council on Disability, there are an estimated 1.3 million Americans under conservatorships and guardianships right now. All kinds of people can be subject to such an arrangement—everyone from elderly infirm individuals to celebrities like Britney Spears. If you’re involved in one of those 1.3 million cases as a conservator (or are [...] Read More 0
Is Conservatorship Valid After Death? By Sandra McCarthy|December 27th, 2021|Probate| Conservatorships are supposed to help folks who are no longer able to take care of themselves. If you have elderly or incapacitated loved ones, this is likely a subject you've encountered before. But what happens to the conservatorship when the incapacitated individual dies? Is conservatorship valid after death? This is a reasonable question if [...] Read More 2
What Is a Permanent Managing Conservatorship? By Sandra McCarthy|November 15th, 2021|Probate| There are many reasons why someone may be unable to care for themselves. The government knows this, which is why the constitution of most sovereign states or nations makes provisions for people in this category. In the US, when someone is unable to take care of themselves (be it minor or adult), there are [...] Read More 0