Full Service California Divorce By vitalinbound|April 1st, 2021| Full-Service California Divorce Get the help you need with your divorce today! One low flat-fee Includes: Child Custody Spousal Support Real Estate Documents Settlement Agreement Our full-service divorce package provides you with premium case management so you'll be notified of important developments in your case. [...] Read More Comments Off on Full Service California Divorce
How to Get an Easy California Divorce with Kids By Sandra McCarthy|March 31st, 2021|Divorce| Getting divorced is an emotional experience for any couple. In a divorce with kids, a custody battle makes the situation even harder for both parents and children. In such cases, the court's objective is not to rule in favor of one of the parents; it’s to prioritize the child’s needs and try to create a [...] Read More Comments Off on How to Get an Easy California Divorce with Kids
Types of Guardianship for Minors in California By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2021|Family Law| When establishing guardianship for minors in California, it is important to understand the different options available and how each affects the legal rights of all parties. Read on to learn more about informal and legal guardianship, how to obtain each, and how A People's Choice can help. Read More 241
Jill Biden Gives Kelly Clarkson Advice on Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|March 29th, 2021|Divorce| Jill Biden recently appeared on Kelly Clarkson’s show and gave some motherly advice on dealing with divorce as she reflected on her own experience as a divorcée. If you weren’t aware, the First Lady of the United States was actually married for five years before she got divorced and met President Joe Biden. She [...] Read More Comments Off on Jill Biden Gives Kelly Clarkson Advice on Divorce
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Can You Clear Out a Home Before Probate in California? By Sandra McCarthy|March 13th, 2021|Probate| A death in the family can be very emotional. It’s a time of mourning and grief, but also cherishing memories and coming to terms with your loved one’s passing. It’s only natural that you might want to collect sentimental items from their home as soon as possible. Unfortunately, you can’t do that in California. [...] Read More 4
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Special Needs Trust By vitalinbound|March 1st, 2021| California Special Needs Trust Estate Plan Protect the needs, lifestyle, and future well-being of your loved one A special needs trust is created for the sole benefit of a disabled or mentally ill beneficiary. There are many benefits of a special needs trust in estate planning: Maintain SSI or Medicaid [...] Read More Comments Off on Special Needs Trust
Who should I choose as my attorney-in-fact? By Sandra McCarthy|February 26th, 2021|Financial POA FAQs, LLC FAQs| Most people choose a competent family member or close friend, but depending on the complexity of your finances you might ask your lawyer, business partner, or banker to serve as attorney-in-fact. If you really know and trust the person, it's most likely a good option. Read More 0
Should I make a California living trust? By Sandra McCarthy|February 25th, 2021|Living Trust FAQs| Many individuals choose to create a living trust so their estate can avoid probate upon their death. Oftentimes, probate is an expensive and complicated process that your family has to take care of after you pass. Plus, if you create a living trust, you can make it revocable. In other words, you have the option [...] Read More 0
“Gilligan’s Island” Star Dawn Wells Dies of COVID-19: Did She Have an Estate Plan? By Sandra McCarthy|February 19th, 2021|Estate Planning, Probate| Actress Dawn Wells of Gilligan’s Island fame tragically passed away on December 30, 2020, of causes related to COVID-19. She was 82 years old. Wells is most famously known for playing Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. The show spawned multiple TV movie spin-offs and other TV guest roles and films for [...] Read More Comments Off on “Gilligan’s Island” Star Dawn Wells Dies of COVID-19: Did She Have an Estate Plan?
California Proposition 19: How Will Estate Planning Change in February 2021? By Sandra McCarthy|February 13th, 2021|Estate Planning| Children inheriting property from their parents will face significant financial consequences once California Proposition 19 (Prop 19) comes into effect on February 16, 2021. California voters approved Prop 19 on November 3, 2020, through the Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act. The law has two [...] Read More Comments Off on California Proposition 19: How Will Estate Planning Change in February 2021?
What happens if I die without a will? By Sandra McCarthy|February 12th, 2021|Estate Planning FAQs, Will FAQs| If you die without a will you will not be able to choose who receives your assets. Instead, your closest relatives or heirs inherit your wealth according to intestate succession laws. Intestate succession laws control which surviving family members of the decedent inherit their assets after probate when the person did not leave a will. The statutory [...] Read More 0
Intestate Succession in California: What Happens When There’s No Will? By Sandra McCarthy|February 11th, 2021|Succession, California Courts| Intestate succession in California is a critical legal process that comes into play when an individual passes away without a valid will. Governed by specific state statutes, these laws dictate the distribution of a decedent's property to surviving heirs. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of how California's intestate succession laws function, outlining the [...] Read More 51
Annulment By Sandra McCarthy|February 11th, 2021| How to File For Annulment in California Although most marriages end through divorce, there are some couples that may end their relationship through an annulment. Unlike divorce, an annulment returns the couple to the status of unmarried persons. In California, you may be able to file the paperwork to annul your marriage without [...] Read More 0
Revocable Trusts in California: An Estate Plan for Every Budget By Sandra McCarthy|February 7th, 2021|Estate Planning| When you hear about trusts in the context of estate planning, you probably think about trust fund babies and about sums of money that are so big that they cannot logically belong to individuals, much less to young people. Surprisingly, revocable trusts, also known as living trusts, can also offer many benefits to the 99%. If the value of your property is high enough that you do not qualify for any of the California simplified probate alternatives, then you could probably save your family members a lot of money by setting up a revocable trust. The good news is that revocable trusts in California do not have to be expensive to set up! You can save yourself a lot of money by having a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your revocable trust documents, instead of an estate planning lawyer. Read More Comments Off on Revocable Trusts in California: An Estate Plan for Every Budget
What Is A California Legal Document Assistant? By Sandra McCarthy|February 7th, 2021| California Legal Document Assistant vs. Paralegal What is a Legal Document Assistant (LDA)? On September 30, 1998 former Governor Pete Wilson signed California State Senate Bill SB1761, regulating the legal document preparation profession in the State of California, and creating a new formal title, Legal Document Assistant. Today, the legal document assistant profession [...] Read More 0
California Estate Planning for Single Parents By Sandra McCarthy|February 6th, 2021|Estate Planning| Every parent worries about what will happen to his or her children after the parent dies, but single parents have double the worries. If you are married, the default option is that your children will stay with your spouse. They may remain living in the same house, and your spouse will most likely continue to work to take care of them financially. As horrible as it is to think about your spouse and children having to adjust to life without you, it is even scarier to think about your children’s future without you if you are a single parent. Therefore, it is important for single parents to get started on estate planning — even single parents who are young and healthy. Read More Comments Off on California Estate Planning for Single Parents
Get a Cheap Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|February 5th, 2021|Divorce, Family Law| Cheap California divorce options DO exist - they can just be a bit difficult to navigate! In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the top three most popular cheap divorce options in California and explain how you can avoid paying statutory attorney's fees for your divorce. Read More 10
How To Get a Default Divorce Judgment in California By Sandra McCarthy|February 4th, 2021|Divorce| There are certain circumstances required to obtain a default divorce judgment in California. Plus, petitioners must file specific paperwork that has been clearly and accurately filled out. Therefore, anyone looking for a default divorce judgment should consider hiring a legal document assistant to ensure approval by the court. Read More 23