Social Security Benefits for Divorced Spouse: All You Need to Know By A People's Choice|January 20th, 2017|Family Law| When a couple thinks of terminating their marriage, they often have questions about the correlation of social security benefits for divorced spouses entitled to either of them. If your marriage lasted more than ten years, you can claim social security benefits on the entire earning history of your ex-spouse’s benefit. This may entail both benefits [...] Read More Comments Off on Social Security Benefits for Divorced Spouse: All You Need to Know
What is a Probate Referee in California? By A People's Choice|March 6th, 2021|Probate| If you are settling an estate through the probate process, most likely you will need a probate referee. The role of a probate referee is to appraise property in the estate. A probate referee is a professional, usually an attorney, a certified public accountant, or a person with several years of professional experience in property [...] Read More 18
Looking For an Alternative to LegalZoom? By A People's Choice|February 23rd, 2015|California Courts| Most of the complaints about LegalZoom are about poor customer service, not being able to talk to someone, not receiving a return call or a reply to emails, bait and switch tactics, and added fees for this and that. The Importance of Customer Service A People’s Choice is all about customer service. When you contact our [...] Read More Comments Off on Looking For an Alternative to LegalZoom?
The Basics of a Limited Conservatorship By A People's Choice|November 24th, 2014|Estate Planning, Probate| A limited conservatorship in California is when a court has appointed someone to oversee the care of an adult who does not have the ability to fully take care of themselves. If an adult is caring for another adult with special needs, the caregiver can ask a court of law to appoint him or her as a conservator of [...] Read More Comments Off on The Basics of a Limited Conservatorship
How to File a California Spousal Property Petition By A People's Choice|April 19th, 2014|Probate, Estate Planning| A California spousal property petition can transfer community and separate property to a spouse after death. If assets are not in the name of both parties, the court may need to confirm a spouse's right to the decedent's interest. A California spousal property petition will establish this spousal interest. Read More Comments Off on How to File a California Spousal Property Petition
Who Can Contest a Will in California? By A People's Choice|August 8th, 2014|Estate Planning| You can contest a will in California based on the way it was created or executed, and based on the circumstances under which the will was made. In terms of legal formalities, wills are required to be signed by the person making the will, as well as two witnesses. In the case of a holographic [...] Read More 6
Online California Divorce By vitalinbound|January 27th, 2025| Online California Divorce Make Sure Beneficiaries Receive Their Inheritance When it’s time to legally move on, we’re here to help. Let’s Explore the Divorce Process Together Affordable Online Divorce in California Ease through your California divorce with A People’s Choice by your side. We’re [...] Read More Comments Off on Online California Divorce
Help Me Decide By A People's Choice|March 7th, 2024| Help Me Decide Use our guide to help find which type of estate plan best fits your needs. Read More Comments Off on Help Me Decide
Testimonials By A People's Choice|September 25th, 2014| Testimonials Experience professional legal support without the high costs with A People's Choice. You complete our easy online questionnaire, and we professionally prepare and file your legal documents with the Court. Attorney & Client Living Trust Divorce Clients [...] Read More 0
How to Get an Emergency Conservatorship in California By A People's Choice|August 22nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| This post explains how to get an emergency conservatorship in California as well as why an emergency conservatorship isn't a permanent solution. Read More 0
What’s a Conservatorship of the Estate in California? By A People's Choice|August 10th, 2022|California Courts, Estate Planning, Family Law, Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
What is Probate & How Does it Work? By A People's Choice|September 6th, 2021|Probate| Probate is a term often met with many questions — about logistics and necessity — yet it plays a crucial role in the settling of estates after someone passes away. Essentially, probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's assets are distributed to their heirs and beneficiaries. It involves validating the deceased's [...] Read More Comments Off on What is Probate & How Does it Work?
How Can I Find Pro Bono Divorce Lawyers in California? By A People's Choice|June 14th, 2021|Divorce| You've probably heard the phrase "pro bono" before, but do you know where it comes from? Pro bono derives from the Latin expression pro bono publico, which means "for the good of the public." The term is most often linked to professionals providing a service at a lowered cost or free of charge. That's [...] Read More 24
What is a Dissolution of Marriage? By A People's Choice|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| Marriage dissolution is the legal term for divorce. It is possible for many couples to dissolve their marriages without hiring lawyers or appearing before a judge. Using the professional services of a legal document assistant service like A People's Choice, to help you file your dissolution of marriage can save you thousands of dollars as compared to hiring an attorney. Read More Comments Off on What is a Dissolution of Marriage?
Legal Aid for Divorce: How to Get Free or Inexpensive Help By A People's Choice|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| Do not stay in an unhealthy marriage just because you are worried that you cannot afford the costs of divorce. There is plenty of legal aid for divorce available for people who do not need lawyers. All you need is a licensed California legal document assistant. Read More 2
Tips to Achieve a Friendly Divorce By A People's Choice|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| If you and your spouse are able to be civil and behave reasonably toward each other even as your relationship is deteriorating, then your chances of having a friendly divorce are good. Another thing that can keep your divorce from getting ugly is not letting your divorce ruin your finances. Just as an unnecessarily expensive wedding can cast a dark cloud over your marriage, shelling out lots of money for divorce lawyers can sink your amicable divorce. Engaging the services of a California non-attorney legal document assistant can help you keep the peace and focus on the goal of achieving a friendly divorce. Read More Comments Off on Tips to Achieve a Friendly Divorce
How to Succeed in a Do-it-Yourself Divorce By A People's Choice|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| How easy it is to accomplish a do-it-yourself divorce depends on how you define “do-it-yourself.” Doing everything by yourself without involving any professionals is at least as difficult as it sounds. If by “do-it-yourself” you simply mean not involving lawyers, the goal becomes much more attainable, especially in California, where professional legal document assistants can provide document preparation services for a reasonable price. The best solution is to work out the terms of your divorce with your spouse but to leave the legal document preparation to a non-attorney legal document assistant. Read More Comments Off on How to Succeed in a Do-it-Yourself Divorce
Online Divorce Services By A People's Choice|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| Nowadays, many people seek out online divorce services to help them complete their divorce case. And while it only makes sense to be wary of the exorbitant prices charged by most divorce lawyers, it does not mean that you should go for the cheapest possible option when choosing an online divorce service. There are plenty of free and freemium divorce apps out there, but for the most part, you get what you pay for. Even a simple divorce involves real legal documents, therefore it is best to work with a real legal document professional who offers the best of both worlds - online divorce services and one-on-one professional help.. For the divorce services you need, the best choice is to work with A People's Choice, a California non-attorney legal document assistant, instead of a lawyer. Read More Comments Off on Online Divorce Services
Understanding the California Divorce Process in Simple English By A People's Choice|December 24th, 2020|Divorce| Key elements of the California divorce process explained. Notice that none of them has to involve a lawyer. In California, you can have a non-attorney legal document assistant handle your divorce documents for an affordable price. Read More Comments Off on Understanding the California Divorce Process in Simple English
How to File for Divorce Without Hiring a California Divorce Paralegal By A People's Choice|November 19th, 2020|Divorce| When you hire a divorce lawyer, you are probably not the lawyer’s top priority. In most instances, the person doing most of the work on your divorce papers is a California divorce paralegal employed at the law firm. Instead of paying inflated hourly rates to an attorney solely to work through their divorce paralegal, you should have a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your divorce documents. Read More Comments Off on How to File for Divorce Without Hiring a California Divorce Paralegal