May 4, 2022 | Legal Documents
Important legal documents are a must for any person who wants to safeguard their future. Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts One of the most important legal documents is a will, which states what happens to your assets after you die. A trust is another legal document...
Apr 5, 2022 | Estate Planning, Legal Documents
Probate is a legal process in which a will is subjected to a court-supervised examination to ensure that the person who wrote it and the beneficiaries named in it are who they say they are, that the will was signed by the person making it, and that it complies with...
Feb 5, 2022 | Legal Documents
The California Justice Gap Survey found that 55% of Californians experienced at least one civil legal issue in their household in the past year and 13% experienced 6 or more. The rate was higher for those living in lower-income households. The main legal issues...
Jan 10, 2022 | Divorce, Legal Documents
Your Parenting Agreement Your parenting agreement spells out how you and the other parent will continue to provide and care for your children after you separate. An effective plan is customized to fit the needs of your family situation and contains information on how...
Dec 13, 2021 | Legal Documents
Now is the perfect time to get your legal paperwork in order. Writing your will, creating the trust you’ve been meaning to establish, or filing other legal documents now will provide you with a fresh start in the new year. It can be hard to figure out what you...
Sep 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Wills are not only for the rich or for those who own a lot of property. A will can protect your children, assign guardianship, divide your assets and state your wishes. Why Should I Make a Will? A will is your estate planning document and it allows you to direct the...
Aug 3, 2021 | Estate Planning
What can you do to take control of your loved one’s assets if they die without a trust? The estate will have to go through a sometimes extensive and usually expensive legal process called probate. What is probate? Probate is a legal process that takes place...