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 Sandra McCarthy|December 22nd, 2021|Probate|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 20th, 2021|Estate Planning|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 16th, 2021|Probate|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 15th, 2021|Business|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 13th, 2021|Estate Planning|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2021|Probate|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 8th, 2021|Business|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 6th, 2021|Estate Planning|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|December 1st, 2021|Business|0 Comments 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 Sandra McCarthy|November 29th, 2021|Estate Planning|0 Comments Read More