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A People’s Choice Legal Documents Inc. was originally founded by Sandy McCarthy in early 1980. Ms. McCarthy served as the 2004-2005 President of CALDA (California Association of Legal Document Assistants). She obtained a Paralegal Certificate from the University of California, Santa Barbara. During her career in the legal field, she worked as a freelance paralegal, law office manager and paralegal studies teacher. She co-authored numerous legal publications and wrote hundreds of self-help legal articles and blogs dedicated to the expansion of affordable, low-cost, self-help document preparation. She retired in 2020 when she sold the company to Ian Corzine, a California attorney.

Is Conservatorship Valid After Death?

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 [...]

What Is a Sole Managing Conservatorship in California?

From Joni Mitchell to Britney Spears, conservatorships spend quite a bit of time in the spotlight. However, there is more than one type of conservatorship. So, if you're in the position of having to seek out conservatorship options, you may well wonder: What is a sole managing conservatorship in California? There is a lot of [...]

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6 Critical Estate Planning Tools Explained

"Nothing is certain but death and taxes," as Benjamin Franklin famously said. That's why estate planning is so critical; you know life has to end eventually, so you might as well be prepared. To get started, you'll need to know about some of the best estate planning tools. There are plenty of estate planning [...]

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Conservatorship of a Minor in California: Everything You Need to Know

Life isn't perfect. That's why sometimes, someone may need extra help and require another person to lend a hand. And sometimes, that person is a minor. In some states, that's where the conservatorship of a minor comes in. In California, when an adult is subjected to protective care following incapacitation, we call it "conservatorship." But [...]

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Single Member LLC Operating Agreement Filing Instructions for Newbies

If you're starting your own LLC, first of all, congratulations! This is a step towards your financial and business freedom. To make those dreams come true, you're going to need a single member LLC operating agreement. Yes, you read that right. A single member LLC operating agreement has significant benefits just like multi-member LLCs, and [...]

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What Is a Murphy Conservatorship?

All conservatorships are taken seriously in California, but some are taken more seriously than others. Why? The severity of a conservatorship case is determined by the state of the conservatee or potential conservatee. While we have made other posts explaining the concept of conservatorship, this article will focus on a vital type of conservatorship [...]

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How Much Does an LLC Cost in California?

Starting a limited liability company anywhere in the United States can be stressful. But did you know it can also end up costing a lot? As a potential business owner, you might ask yourself, "How much does an LLC cost? Is this going to eat into my business funds?" In this article, we will [...]

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How to Approach Cheap LLC Formation in California

Have you ever thought of an easy and convenient way to put your business plan into action as a business owner? An easy and cheap LLC formation might just be the answer! Creating a limited liability company (LLC) can help you achieve security for your business and accomplish your goals to become a successful [...]

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10 Benefits of Estate Planning (in California) You Need to Know

Plenty of people think estate planning is only for elderly, wealthy individuals. They may think estate planning holds few benefits for those who are younger or of modest means. The truth is, you don't have to be rich and elderly to reap the benefits of estate planning! You can benefit from it right now. [...]

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