Dying Without a Will in California By Sandra McCarthy|August 16th, 2020|Estate Planning| Dying without a will in California subjects your estate to California intestate succession laws. In other words, the court will distribute your property depending on your living relatives. For example, your assets may go to a spouse or your children. However, if you want your property distributed in a certain manner, contact A People's Choice today. We can help you prepare a will or other estate planning documents to protect your assets upon your death. Read More Comments Off on Dying Without a Will in California
Comparing Transfer on Death Deeds vs. Living Trusts for Estate Planning – Which is Right for You? By Sandra McCarthy|August 13th, 2020|Estate Planning| Are you considering whether a transfer on death deed or a living trust is right for your estate planning needs? In this article, we outline the benefits of both of these estate planning tools so you can determine which is best for you. However, if you have more questions, always feel free to reach out to A People's Choice to learn more. Read More 6
Free Five-Step Estate Planning Checklist By Sandra McCarthy|April 27th, 2020|Estate Planning| Estate planning is imperative for anyone looking to ensure the well-being of their family members after their death. In fact, we always recommend that our clients create an estate plan. Therefore, in order to help out with this daunting process, we've created a free checklist for your reference. Read on to learn how to use it! Read More Comments Off on Free Five-Step Estate Planning Checklist
Conservatorship For Someone With Dementia By Sandra McCarthy|April 28th, 2019|Probate| Are you trying to get a conservatorship for someone with dementia? Nearly 50% of people over the age of 85 suffer from some form of dementia. Dementia can become severe and result in a person being unable to care for themselves. Unfortunately, when a person with dementia loses the ability to care for him/herself, a family member or some other person may need to intervene and set up a guardianship or conservatorship. If you have a family member suffering from dementia, here is some important information you need to know. Read More Comments Off on Conservatorship For Someone With Dementia
How to Get Conservatorship For a Parent With Alzheimer’s By Sandra McCarthy|October 7th, 2018|Probate| Do you need to get conservatorship for a parent with Alzheimer's? Sadly, a person suffering from Alzheimer's eventually becomes unable to care for their self. As a result, a family member, usually an adult child, may need to take control of their loved one's finances in the event Alzheimer's worsens. Read More Comments Off on How to Get Conservatorship For a Parent With Alzheimer’s
Alternatives to Guardianship in California By Sandra McCarthy|January 18th, 2018|Family Law| Guardianship allows a non-parent to make decisions and care for a minor legally. There are circumstances, however, when the formal court appointment of a guardian may not be necessary. What are the available quick and inexpensive alternatives to guardianship in California? Here's what you need to know. Read More Comments Off on Alternatives to Guardianship in California
When You Need a Pour-Over Will By Sandra McCarthy|October 18th, 2016|Estate Planning, Personal| Most people create a revocable living trust to avoid probate. A pour-over will is also executed to allow any unknown assets outside the trust to pass through the pour-over will into the trust upon the testator's death. Trust property is then distributed to trust beneficiaries. Contact A People’s Choice for more information on how to prepare a pour-over will. Read More 2
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
Elder Abuse, Caregiver Theft, Fraud, and Financial Crimes Against the Dependent By Sandra McCarthy|March 22nd, 2015|Estate Planning| Caregiver fraud is [...] Read More Comments Off on Elder Abuse, Caregiver Theft, Fraud, and Financial Crimes Against the Dependent
Ventura Legal Assistance By Sandra McCarthy|May 27th, 2014| Affordable Legal Assistance Ventura County | A People's Choice Don't let the legal system scare you! A People's Choice in Ventura County, California has been a leading provider for affordable California legal assistance in Ventura County since 1980. Don't spend needless money on attorneys on matters that you can do yourself with [...] Read More 0
Our Legal Document Services By Sandra McCarthy|May 1st, 2014| Our California Legal Document Services A People’s Choice is one of California’s leading Registered Legal Document Assistant Services. Our services are specially designed for people who find themselves dealing with California courts or California legal issues and are seeking inexpensive, low-cost or cheap options for professional self-help legal document preparation service and guidance. [...] 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
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
Estate Planning By Sandra McCarthy|April 7th, 2014| Do I Need An Attorney For Estate Planning? Before you actually start to prepare your California estate planning documents, you need to learn about the different documents involved in good estate planning and how each document fits in with your overall estate goals. Keep in mind that creating your estate planning [...] Read More 0
Affordable Legal Document Preparation Services For California Court Documents and Other Legal Forms By Sandra McCarthy|June 18th, 2013| Affordable Legal Document Preparation Services For over 40 years, A PEOPLE’S CHOICE has brought easy access to affordable legal document preparation services to people across California. Our services also extend to individuals living outside of California but find themselves dealing with California legal issues. A People's Choice provides low-cost legal document preparation services for [...] Read More 0
How to Probate a Will Without a Lawyer: Complete DIY Guide By Sandra McCarthy|October 10th, 2023|Probate| Navigating the intricacies of the legal world can often feel daunting, especially when dealing with matters as sensitive as a loved one's last wishes. The question of how to probate a will without a lawyer is increasingly prevalent as individuals seek ways to streamline the process and retain more control. Probate is the formal process [...] Read More 0
How to Get an Emergency Conservatorship in California By Sandra McCarthy|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 Sandra McCarthy|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
How Temporary Conservatorship in California Works By Sandra McCarthy|July 27th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| Have you ever wondered what would happen in someone close to you was involved in an accident that incapacitated them? How could you legally step in to help if they needed intensive treatment or were unable to manage their personal property? If you're in the Golden State, the best solution may be a temporary [...] Read More 4
What Is a California Professional Corporation? By Sandra McCarthy|July 18th, 2022|Business| California is a unique state in many ways, including how corporations are handled. For professionals such as lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists, family therapists, and psychologists, a California professional corporation is the best way for a group to provide services within their profession. But what is a California professional corporation exactly, and how can it help [...] Read More 0