What to Do About Power of Attorney Abuse in California By Sandra McCarthy|July 4th, 2022|California Courts| Power of attorney is, as the name implies, powerful. This makes it ripe for abuse if the wrong person acquires that power, and it also means the position has to be subject to a lot of scrutiny even when it's in good hands. Perhaps you have gotten power of attorney and simply want to [...] Read More 0
Is a Californian Advance Health Care Directive Part of a Living Will? By Sandra McCarthy|June 27th, 2022|California Courts, Estate Planning| If you want to do some estate planning, where should you begin? For many, the first stop is probably healthcare. However, healthcare and legal terms can get confusing fast for laypeople. Two terms come up a lot during estate planning for medical care—"living will" and "advanced healthcare directive." Is a Californian Advance Health Care [...] Read More 0
How to Create a California Advanced Healthcare Directive By Sandra McCarthy|June 20th, 2022|California Courts| No one plans on getting in an accident, but accidents do happen. Are you ready if you become incapacitated and can't make healthcare decisions? Like most people, you probably want as much power over your health care decisions as possible. An advance health care directive can do just that. Now, how to create a [...] Read More 0
How to File Conservatorship in San Francisco County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|June 15th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| We all hope we'll be healthy and accident-free for a lifetime, but unfortunately, sometimes things take a turn. What if this has happened to someone you love in San Francisco County, CA, and they're no longer able to care for themselves? You now need to learn how to file for conservatorship in San Francisco County, [...] Read More 0
The Types of Adoption in California By Sandra McCarthy|June 13th, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| If you've decided to adopt, congratulations! It's time to look at the various types of adoptions available. Adoption isn't just an adoption; you can do everything from adopting a child from foster care to adopting directly from a biological parent giving birth at the hospital. The types of adoption in California cover every scenario. [...] Read More 0
How to File for Conservatorship in Orange County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|June 8th, 2022|California Courts, Probate| An elderly parent suffers a fall and can't get around anymore. An octogenarian starts falling prey to scams targeting the elderly, losing tens of thousands of dollars. An adult sibling is in a horrible car accident, leaving them incapacitated and requiring substantial medical treatment and powerful drugs. If any of these things happen to [...] Read More 2
International Adoption in California By Sandra McCarthy|June 6th, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| Let's say you travel out of your country for a nice vacation. Little did you know that a glance at a foreign country will change your life forever. You saw how some foreign kids lived, and you decided you needed to take action by adopting a child. You decided that you want to adopt [...] Read More 0
Can I Adopt My Relative in California? By Sandra McCarthy|May 30th, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| Can I adopt my relative in California? Yes, you can! Here is a concise guide to help shed light on how relative adoption works in California. Read More 0
How to File for Conservatorship in Lassen County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|May 25th, 2022|California Courts, Probate| Lassen County, CA, known for its natural splendor, is home to nearly 35,000 residents. Sometimes, as with people anywhere, those residents might grow older and need some help with everyday tasks. If you are looking into how to file for conservatorship in Lassen County, California, you've come to the right place. There are many [...] Read More 0
8 Easy Steps to Form a Multi-Member LLC in California By Sandra McCarthy|May 23rd, 2022|Business, California Courts| No one’s an island. We all have groups of people we feel most comfortable around. Whether they're our family, friends, or colleagues, we do all we can to care for and protect them and their interests. If you want to set up a business together with such a group, it's time to create a [...] Read More 0
How to File for Conservatorship in Alameda County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|May 18th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| An estimated 1.3 million Americans are currently under conservatorships, according to The National Council on Disability. That 1.3 million is made up of all kinds of people—from elderly infirm individuals to people with mental health barriers to the rich and famous. If you're associated with one of those situations in Alameda County, CA, as [...] Read More 0
What We Can Learn from Famous Celebrity Adoptions in California By Sandra McCarthy|May 2nd, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| Celebrities, including actors, musicians, and famous show presenters, are always in the public eye. News about their public and private lives makes headlines constantly, creating waves among their fanbase and the general masses alike. This same thing happens when a celebrity adopts a child. Adoption cases like those of Angelina Jolie, Sia, and Sandra Bullock [...] Read More 0
How Independent Adoption in California Works By Sandra McCarthy|April 25th, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| The adoption process has been around for thousands of years, with roots extending to the ancient Roman Empire and beyond. This legal process establishes a parent-child relationship between adoptive parents and an adopted child. If your family is planning on becoming an adoptive family and you're a resident of California rather than the Roman Empire, [...] Read More 0
How Much Does Adoption Cost in California? By Sandra McCarthy|April 20th, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| Adoption is a beautiful thing. It's the official legal process of assigning parental rights to adoptive parents, making the adopted child a legal part of the family. Nonetheless, adoption comes with its fair share of worries, and the cost is one of them. This leaves many Californians wondering, "How much does adoption cost in California? [...] Read More 0
How to File for Conservatorship in Santa Clara County, California By Sandra McCarthy|April 18th, 2022|California Courts, Probate| Nobody wants to end up in a conservatorship, but these arrangements can be a literal lifesaver for many people. A conservatorship permits a responsible grownup to take care of an adult who can’t care for themselves. If you’re a resident of Santa Clara County and you have a loved one who needs help, you [...] Read More 0
How to File for Conservatorship in Alpine County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| Conservators play a critical role in our society. They help many elderly, infirm, and disabled people live fulfilling and rich lives, caring for their physical, emotional, and financial needs. If you need to file for conservatorship in Alpine County, CA, you've come to the right place. This article walks you through the basics of how [...] Read More 0
What Is a Conservatorship Account? By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2022|Conservatorship| According to the National Council on Disability, there are an estimated 1.3 million Americans under conservatorships and guardianships right now. All kinds of people can be subject to such an arrangement—everyone from elderly infirm individuals to celebrities like Britney Spears. If you’re involved in one of those 1.3 million cases as a conservator (or are [...] Read More 0
A Guide to Public Guardian Conservatorship in Los Angeles By Sandra McCarthy|March 23rd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| If you have a loved one in LA who needs help, you may well find yourself googling "public guardian conservatorship Los Angeles." You're not alone; people seeking public guardian conservatorship for their ailing or at-risk family members and friends are commonplace in LA. To help you understand this legal process, we've crafted this guide to [...] Read More 0
How to Get an Incurable Insanity Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|March 16th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| Just like every marriage is unique, every divorce is unique. The incurable insanity divorce, or the divorce due to permanent legal incapacity, is one of the more difficult types of divorce. The burden of proof is on you to show that your case truly qualifies for this type of divorce. So, what do you do [...] Read More 0
What Is Conservatorship Abuse? By Sandra McCarthy|March 9th, 2022|California Courts, Probate| In recent years, cases of conservatorship abuse have captured the public eye. Although conservatorship mostly applies to the elderly, any incapacitated individual above 18 years can end up in a conservatorship arrangement. And with more attention on conservatorships in general, many people worry about conservatorship abuse. If a conservator financially or physically abuses a conservatee, [...] Read More 0