What Is My Wife Entitled to in a Divorce in California? If you're thinking about (or are in the process of) divorcing your wife in California, you know navigating a divorce can be a demanding and perplexing time in your life. Establishing who obtains what assets and child support go to whom is stressful, to say the least, but recognizing what you are entitled to [...] By Sandra McCarthy|August 17th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law|0 Comments Read More
What’s a Conservatorship of the Estate in California? It happens every day: while driving on a highway, someone gets into a ghastly accident and sustains an injury. The accident impairs their cognitive and physical ability, and they can no longer oversee their estates and finances. What happens if, God forbid, this person is your spouse or relative? You may decide you need [...] By Sandra McCarthy|August 10th, 2022|California Courts, Estate Planning, Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
What’s a Conservatorship of the Person in California? Dementia, stroke, and other debilitating illnesses are all too common, especially among the elderly. What happens if you have a loved one with an issue like this? You probably want to make sure they get all the attention and care they need. If you live in the Golden State, one way of ensuring you [...] By Sandra McCarthy|August 8th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
Is a C-Corp or S-Corp Better for Professional Corporations? What is the difference between a C-corp and S-corp in California, and which is better for professional corporations? By Sandra McCarthy|August 3rd, 2022|Business, California Courts|2 Comments Read More
How Temporary Conservatorship in California Works Have you ever wondered what would happen in someone close to you was involved in an accident that incapacitated them? How could you legally step in to help if they needed intensive treatment or were unable to manage their personal property? If you're in the Golden State, the best solution may be a temporary [...] By Sandra McCarthy|July 27th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|4 Comments Read More
What Is a California Professional Corporation? California is a unique state in many ways, including how corporations are handled. For professionals such as lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists, family therapists, and psychologists, a California professional corporation is the best way for a group to provide services within their profession. But what is a California professional corporation exactly, and how can it help [...] By Sandra McCarthy|July 18th, 2022|Business|0 Comments Read More
How to File for Power of Attorney in California Age, illness, or a combination of the two can rob us of our decision-making abilities. However, that should not signal the end of our happy lives. With a conservatorship or a power of attorney, a person in such a situation can get help with crucial decision-making. If you'd like to help someone you love [...] By Sandra McCarthy|July 11th, 2022|California Courts|4 Comments Read More
What to Do About Power of Attorney Abuse in California 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 [...] By Sandra McCarthy|July 4th, 2022|California Courts|0 Comments Read More
Is a Californian Advance Health Care Directive Part of a Living Will? If you want to do some estate planning, where should you begin? For many, the first stop is probably healthcare. However, healthcare and legal terms can get confusing fast for laypeople. Two terms come up a lot during estate planning for medical care—"living will" and "advanced healthcare directive." Is a Californian Advance Health Care [...] By Sandra McCarthy|June 27th, 2022|California Courts, Estate Planning|0 Comments Read More
How to File for Conservatorship in Mendocino County, CA If you've wondered how you can help an ailing loved one, a conservatorship may be the answer. Conservatorships can give you the legal power to provide arranged medical care, make financial decisions, and even create recreational opportunities for someone who can't care for themselves. If that person lives in Mendocino, Fort Bragg, Redwood Valley, [...] By Sandra McCarthy|June 22nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More