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Power of Attorney – What it Can and Cannot Do

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint another person to manage your affairs in the event you become incapacitated. There are different types of power of attorneys. Each type permits the person you appointed, known as the "attorney-in-fact," to exercise different degrees of control over your affairs. They may be able to control your finances, make decisions about your health, or both. Most people do not realize there are different variations of this designation.

By Sandy McCarthy|2019-06-01T10:45:48-07:00June 1st, 2019|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Difference Between Power of Attorney and Conservatorship

Have you found yourself needing to care for a loved one who no longer can handle their own personal needs or finances? At A People’s Choice, we have helped California residents prepare power of attorneys or file a court conservatorship so they can handle the financial and medical desires of a loved one. But here's the problem. How do you know what process will give you the authority you need to handle your loved one's affairs? The following information is aimed at helping you understand the difference between power of attorney and conservatorship,

By Sandy McCarthy|2019-05-12T09:27:09-07:00July 15th, 2018|Conservatorship|0 Comments

Common Words Used in Estate Planning and What They Mean

Estate Planning can seem complicated if you do not understand common words used in estate planning and the terminology found in estate planning documents.

By Sandy McCarthy|2018-01-18T15:46:03-08:00October 17th, 2017|Estate Planning|0 Comments

A California Durable Power of Attorney Can Help to Plan Your Future

A power of attorney is a legal document allowing another person to represent you in various matters. A power of attorney ends if you become mentally disabled and unable to act for yourself. A durable power of attorney lasts even when you are disabled and unable to act for yourself, otherwise known as incapacitation. A [...]

By Sandy McCarthy|2018-01-18T15:48:02-08:00July 7th, 2014|Estate Planning|Comments Off

Paralegal vs Legal Document Assistant -Which One Do I Need?

You have been told by a friend to hire a paralegal to help you with your simple legal documents. Another friend says you need to hire a legal document assistant. You are now confused. What is the difference between a paralegal vs legal document assistant? A legal document assistant (LDA) is an experienced professional authorized [...]

By Sandy McCarthy|2018-03-17T16:29:13-07:00June 18th, 2013|Legal Document Assistants, Miscellaneous|1 Comment

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Power of Attorney – What it Can and Cannot Do

Difference Between Power of Attorney and Conservatorship

Common Words Used in Estate Planning and What They Mean

A California Durable Power of Attorney Can Help to Plan Your Future

Paralegal vs Legal Document Assistant -Which One Do I Need?

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Individual Estate Documents

Description of Will Documents (Notary fees additional)	Price
Will (individual)	$200
Codicil to Will	$125
Will package (individual) includes Will, Healthcare Directive and Financial Power of Attorney	$250
Will package (couple) includes 2 Wills, 2 Healthcare Directives and 2 Financial Powers of Attorney	$399
Other Services	Call for Quote

Description of Trust Documents (Notary fees additional)	Price
Revocable Trust or Restatement of Revocable Trust (Individual) Trust or Trust Restatement only (you must have an existing revocable trust)	$300
Revocable Trust or Restatement of Revocable Trust (Couple) Trust or Trust Restatement only (you must have an existing trust)	$400
Revocable Trust or Restatement of Revocable Trust Package (Individual) Includes Trust, Pour-over Will, Certificate of Trust, Healthcare Directive, Financial Power of Attorney and estate folder	$499
Revocable Trust or Restatement of Revocable Trust Package (Couple) Includes joint trust, 2 Pour-over Wills, Certificate of Trust, 2 Healthcare Directives, 2 Financial Powers of Attorney and estate folder	$650
Revocable Trust or Restatement of Revocable Trust (Couple) Trust or Trust Restatement only (you must have an existing trust)	$375
Special Needs Trust Designed for beneficiaries with physical or mental disabilities.	$700
Irrevocable Medi-Cal and/or VA Planning Trust	$700
Trust Transfer Deed and Preliminary Change of Ownership (California property)	$200 ($100 discount w/trust pkg)
Trust Transfer Deed (Out-of-State property)	$275 ($150 discount w/trust pkg)
Trust Transfer Deed (Timeshare)	$275 ($150 discount w/trust pkg)

Description of Individual Documents (Notary fees additional)	Price
Will	$200
Healthcare Directive	$125
Financial Power of Attorney	$125
Codicil to Will	$125
Trust Amendment	$200 and up
Trust Transfer Deed and Preliminary Change of Ownership (California property)	$200
Trust Transfer Deed (Out-of-State property)	$275
Trust Transfer Deed (Timeshare)	$275
Other Services	Call for Quote

Conservatorships Services We Offer	Price
Standard Conservatorship of Person AND/OR Estate (1 Petitioner) with or without Dementia Orders	$1500
Limited Conservatorship for Developmentally Disabled	$1200
Add-on Fees for Emergency Ex Parte Conservatorship (limited or standard)	+$300
Additional co-petitioner fee to any Conservatorship Petition	+$200
Standard preparation time is 10-14 business days. Rush preparation of all documentation is available for additional fee	$350+