What are the duties of an Executor or Personal Representative? By Sandra McCarthy|April 16th, 2016|Probate FAQs| The executor or estate's personal representative has a duty to administer the decedent's estate. Administration of the estate includes locating the decedent's assets, managing the assets to prevent losses, paying bills for the estate, filing necessary tax returns, preparing an inventory of the assets, locating heirs and beneficiaries, and other duties. The role of the [...] Read More 2
How to Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|July 6th, 2015|Family Law| Divorce is something you can’t avoid especially when in a toxic marriage relationship. You can seek divorce if your marriage or domestic partnership has hit a dead end. It’s believed that 50% of marriages end up in divorce in the world. Recent reports suggest a lower percentage, however. What are the steps for how to [...] Read More Comments Off on How to Divorce in California
The Difference Between Annulment and Divorce: What You Need to Know By Sandra McCarthy|July 5th, 2015|Personal, Family Law| The short 20-minute video will provide an overview of the difference between divorce legal separation and annulment in California. We discuss the legal basis needed to file an annulment in California, why some people choose to file a California legal separation proceeding and provide an in-depth discussion of the California divorce process for an uncontested divorce with a marital settlement agreement. Read More 1
How To Start A Business By Sandra McCarthy|April 5th, 2015| How to Start a Business in California There are several matters of importance when investigating how to start a business in California. Some of these include: Once you have made the decision to start a business in California, your first step should be to decide which legal structure is right for you. There [...] Read More 0
The Basics of a Limited Conservatorship By Sandra McCarthy|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
Conservatorships in California By Sandra McCarthy|July 18th, 2014|Estate Planning| If you have an elderly family member, you may be concerned about his ability to care for himself as he gets older. California law allows an adult to apply or be appointed to take care of another adult who cannot care for himself through a legal process called conservatorship. The person taking care of the [...] Read More Comments Off on Conservatorships in California
California Legal Assistance By Sandra McCarthy|June 9th, 2014| California Legal Assistance Looking for low-cost California legal assistance? If you don't want to hire an attorney and want to avoid the court's self-help center, A People's Choice is the best legal assistance service in California. For over 40 years we have helped consumers just like you get the legal assistance they need [...] Read More 0
FAQ By Sandra McCarthy|April 28th, 2014| Answers to Frequently Asked California Legal Questions Find quick answers to frequently asked California legal questions about a variety of routine legal matters. California Divorce Frequently Asked Questions California Probate Frequently Asked Questions California Corporation Frequently Asked Questions California Evictions Frequently Asked Questions [...] Read More 0
Conservatorships By Sandra McCarthy|April 21st, 2014| Because it’s time for you to give your loved one a better life... Take the stress out of obtaining a conservatorship When a loved one is suffering from dementia or mental illness and cannot make important life decisions, the Judge can appoint you to assist with making a better life [...] Read More 0
Guardianship By Sandra McCarthy|April 21st, 2014| Guardianship in California The purpose of filing a guardianship in California, is to obtain a court order that legally establishes an adult who is responsible for a minor child. A guardianship is not filed for an adult who cannot take care of themselves (see Conservatorships). Guardianship in California is the court [...] Read More 0
Simplified Probate Alternatives By Sandra McCarthy|April 21st, 2014| Simplified Probate in California Small Estate Threshhold Has Increased Effective January 1, 2020 Small California estates with assets worth $166,250 or less may be settled without formal probate proceedings, using relatively simple transfer procedures. This summary form of probate (Summary Probate) is available regardless of whether the assets are real property or personal [...] Read More 0
How to File a California Spousal Property Petition By Sandra McCarthy|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
Dividing Property and Debt By Sandra McCarthy|April 9th, 2014| Dividing Property and Debt Determining Date of Separation California uses the date of separation as the essential date for determining property interests for the purpose of dividing property and debt during divorce. Property acquired by a spouse after the date of separation is considered to be that spouse’s separate property, [...] Read More 0