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Real Estate Title in California   In California, there are several ways to hold title to real property. Property can be owned by individuals as sole owner or as co-owners. Legal entities can also hold title to real property. If you have any questions as to which method is best, you [...]

Form a California Nonprofit Corporation A nonprofit corporation is a corporation formed for purposes other than generating a profit. Although a nonprofit can make a profit and participate in profit-making activities, no part of the organization's income can be distributed to its directors or officers; however, a nonprofit organization [...]

California Professional Corporation A Corporation that provides “Professional Services” must incorporate as a Professional Corporation. A Professional corporation is a particular type of corporation for business owners who work in specialized fields. In California, professional corporations are established under the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, California Corporations Code section 13400-13410. [...]

Form a California Corporation Incorporating offers several advantages and protects your company's name. Some of these advantages include: Protecting your personal assets Enhanced credibility Tax advantages Perpetual existence Should you choose to form a California corporation or form a California Limited Liability Company, your company will be registered with [...]

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 [...]

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What Is A Restraining Order? A Restraining Order is a court order that helps people who are being abused. The abuse is commonly a physical act of violence by one person to another to hurt someone. Some actions considered abusive are hitting, kicking, scaring, throwing things, pulling hair, pushing, following/stalking, harassing, sexually assaulting, or the [...]

Child Custody and Visitation When a couple separates, or in the case of unmarried parents, the parties need to decide who will have “custody” of the children and how each parent will be involved in their children’s care. In order to understand how custody and visitation relate, you need to have an understanding of [...]

Spousal Support Spousal support in California is typically ordered by the court in long-term marriages. There are many issues that are considered by the court when making an award of spousal support. In rare instances, a court may award spousal support be paid in short term marriages. Issues Considered by the [...]

What is a Legal Separation in California The reasons for obtaining a legal separation in California and the process to accomplish it are very similar to a dissolution proceeding. The process is basically the same for a legal separation as for a divorce. All issues surrounding the marriage are resolved as they would be [...]

California Independent Adoption Quick Start My Adoption! In an independent adoption, the party or parties adopting the child usually have no direct biological ties to the child being adopted. In some situations, the birth parent(s) may personally meet and select the adoptive parent(s). In all cases where a child is available for independent [...]

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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 [...]