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Why More California Homeowners Will Avoid Probate in 2025
According to the California Association of Realtors (CAR), the median price of a single family detached home in San Diego County has gone...
Nov 14, 20242 min read
How to Determine if You're a 'Successor-in-Interest' and Obtain Mortgage Information After a Borrower's Death: A Guide for Surviving Family Members
A step-by-step guide to help you determine if you are legally entitled to information about a mortgage after the named borrower dies.
Oct 5, 20243 min read
Directing the Trustee Instead of Acting the Part--Pros and Cons of having a Trust Director
When a Trust designates certain individuals as Trust Directors, the Trust is referred to as a "Directed Trust."
May 13, 20242 min read
ABC's of California Restraining Orders
A restraining order is a Court Order that is meant to put a stop to another person's bad behavior.
May 10, 20244 min read
Comprehensive Estate Planning: Providing for Care and Incapacity with Revocable Trusts
It is easier than ever to avoid probate by using transfer-on-death (TOD) and pay-on-death (POD) designations on assets, such as the...
Mar 17, 20242 min read
4 Types of Evidence to Prepare for Your Lawsuit
If you are thinking of taking someone to court, there are four things to prepare in advance.
Jan 12, 20242 min read
The Ins and Outs of Inheritance Rights in a Blended Family
Blended families face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. Without a plan in place, inheritance rights of stepchildren...
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Navigating California’s Child Support System and Understanding the Basis of a Child Support Order
It can be challenging to comprehend the complexities of California’s child support system, especially for those who are new to the legal...
Jan 19, 20233 min read
Do you know the Difference Between Probate And Estate Planning?
You may have heard the terms “probate” and “estate planning” floating around, but what exactly do they mean? Better yet, is there a...
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Summary Dissolution in California
Divorce proceedings can be extremely complicated and can involve a lot of paperwork. It takes time and money and involves several...
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Things You Need to Know About Restraining Orders in California
Restraining orders in California are a tool to protect yourself from the recurrence of acts of abuse by an abuser. Family law is complex...
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Understanding Spousal Support Law in California
Spousal support is one of the most complicated legal issues in family law cases. In addition to the stress of separation itself, figuring...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Basics of Child Custody and Visitation
Any parent going through a divorce worries about how custody of their children will be determined. When custody is given to one or both...
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Divorce Law in California: What You Need to Know
Divorce can be an emotionally taxing and overwhelming experience to undergo. During such a time, the last thing you might want to do is...
Jul 29, 20223 min read
What Happens To Debts In A Divorce?
It is easy to focus on how to divide assets at divorce, but what happens to debts? The allocation of debts in a divorce can greatly...
Mar 15, 20195 min read
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROS)
What is a QDRO? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 USC § 1001 et seq. (ERISA), as amended by the Retirement Equity...
Jan 14, 20194 min read
How A New Partner’s Income Affects Spousal Support Calculations
After a divorce, it is common for one or both parties to find a new love interest, whether that be a new boyfriend/girlfriend, a new...
Dec 10, 20184 min read
Moveaways: Relocating After Child Custody Orders
How will you and your ex share custody of your children if one of you relocates to a new city or state? The answer depends on how much...
Nov 28, 20183 min read
Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders (DV-TROS)
What is a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order? A DV-TRO is a court order designed to protect you from abuse or threats of abuse...
Nov 28, 20183 min read
Estate Planning Basics
Estate Planning is for everyone (even a busy superhero). Batman has Robin, Sherlock has Watson, and every president has her...
Nov 12, 20182 min read
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