What Is a Joint Managing Conservatorship in California? Conservatorship in California can be a confusing topic. To make things more complex, there are quite a few different types of conservatorships, and their definitions can vary from state to state. One of these—one that seems to invite more confusion than others—is the joint managing conservatorship. If you think a joint managing conservatorship might be [...] By A People's Choice|December 29th, 2021|Probate|2 Comments Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 27th, 2021|Probate|2 Comments Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 22nd, 2021|Probate|Comments Off on What Is a Sole Managing Conservatorship in California? Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 20th, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on 6 Critical Estate Planning Tools Explained Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 16th, 2021|Probate|Comments Off on Conservatorship of a Minor in California: Everything You Need to Know Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 15th, 2021|Business|Comments Off on Single Member LLC Operating Agreement Filing Instructions for Newbies Read More
The Difference Between Elder Law and 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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 13th, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on The Difference Between Elder Law and Estate Planning Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 9th, 2021|Probate|Comments Off on What Is a Murphy Conservatorship? Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 8th, 2021|Business|Comments Off on How Much Does an LLC Cost in California? Read More
The 7 Most Common Estate Planning Questions Answered Do you have an estate plan? If you don't and you're in the US, you're one of the more than half of Americans who doesn't have a will. However, this isn't something you want to sweep under the rug. You should prioritize drafting an estate plan for your personal assets. And when you do, [...] By A People's Choice|December 6th, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on The 7 Most Common Estate Planning Questions Answered Read More
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 [...] By A People's Choice|December 1st, 2021|Business|Comments Off on How to Approach Cheap LLC Formation in California Read More
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. [...] By A People's Choice|November 29th, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on 10 Benefits of Estate Planning (in California) You Need to Know Read More