Understanding California Probate Examiner NotesUnderstanding the role a probate examiner plays in the probate process, as well as what their notes mean, can help save you time and money during probate. In fact, maintaining an active role in the note process can buy you time to obtain any supplemental materials the court requires to settle the estate as quickly as possible.By Sandra McCarthy|April 28th, 2020|Categories: Probate|2 CommentsRead More
What Is a Conservatorship Account?According to the National Council on Disability, there are an [...]By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2022|Categories: Conservatorship|0 CommentsRead More
How to File in Small Claims Court California Pursuing a legal claim is [...]By Sandra McCarthy|March 9th, 2015|Categories: California Courts|7 CommentsRead More
How to Sue in Small Claims Court to Settle DisputesSmall claims courts are a low/cost, quick alternative to civil courts to settle civil disagreements. The rules of small claims court are simpler and the process is quicker and less expensive than a regular civil court. Examples of when you may want to sue in small claims court include: (1) Your landlord did not return your security deposit; (2) An auto repair shop did not fix your car properly; (3) You loaned money to a friend who refuses to pay you back; (4) You purchased a new HDTV that had a manufacturing defect, and the store will not return it; or someone hit you, broke your nose, and (5) You want them to pay for your medical bills.By Sandra McCarthy|October 21st, 2018|Categories: California Courts|Comments Off on How to Sue in Small Claims Court to Settle DisputesRead More
Grant Deeds, Quitclaim, and Other Real Property Deed TransfersOftentimes, people contact our office about preparing a real property deed transfer document to transfer an existing owner’s interest in a property to someone else. However, when some aspects of real property deeds are incorrectly prepared, ownership rights may be detrimentally affected.By Sandra McCarthy|April 24th, 2020|Categories: Estate Planning|2 CommentsRead More
Changing Title on a House – How to Do it RightIf you need to change the title on a house, be confident you have handled all steps in the process correctly. It's always best to hire a professional to prepare a deed or other title transfer. Otherwise, with an improper deed, you might not have the ownership rights you believe you have. Worst yet, you might retain ownership responsibilities you think you no longer should have. By Sandra McCarthy|December 28th, 2020|Categories: Estate Planning|51 CommentsRead More
How to Transfer Real Property TitleIf you need to transfer real property title in California, [...]By Sandra McCarthy|April 28th, 2017|Categories: Estate Planning|Comments Off on How to Transfer Real Property TitleRead More
Annulment vs. Divorce: What You Need to KnowWhen a court issues you an order of dissolution (divorce) or annulment of marriage, you become legally single. Therefore, you gain the right to enter a new legally valid marriage. The difference is that, in a divorce, you are considered to have been legally married before the divorce judgment. An annulment means that the court declares that your marriage was never legally valid.By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2020|Categories: Divorce, Family Law|Comments Off on Annulment vs. Divorce: What You Need to KnowRead More
The Difference Between Annulment and Divorce: What You Need to KnowThe 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.By Sandra McCarthy|July 5th, 2015|Categories: Personal, Family Law|1 CommentRead More
What is a Dissolution of Marriage?Marriage dissolution is the legal term for divorce. It is possible for many couples to dissolve their marriages without hiring lawyers or appearing before a judge. Using the professional services of a legal document assistant service like A People's Choice, to help you file your dissolution of marriage can save you thousands of dollars as compared to hiring an attorney.By Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2020|Categories: Divorce|Comments Off on What is a Dissolution of Marriage?Read More