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» Read moreEnd of Life Care Planning Home Protecting Consumers End of Life Care Planning We plan for the best life possible. Yet, all too often in this planning, we put off thinking out our final chapter for living well with peace of mind and without crisis. Consider this: Research shows that 70 percent of Americans would prefer to be at home
» Read moreGuardianship Guardianship is when a court orders someone other than the child’s parent to: Have custody of the child; or Manage the child’s property (called “estate”); or both The information in this section is about probate guardianships. These cases are brought by the person seeking to be appointed guardian or by someone else in the family asking the court to
» Read moreIn the United States, all adults are considered capable of handling their own affairs unless a Judge determines otherwise. In California, this legal arrangement is called a conservatorship. Conservatorships are established for impaired adults, most often older people. Adults who are developmentally disabled or the victims of a catastrophic illness or accident also may have a conservatorship. When Conservatorship is
» Read moreKnow the types of deeds and taking title in California to protect yourself. A surprising number of buyers live far away from the real property’s location whether in a different state or a country. For instance, a buyer proclaims: “Craigslist photos look great! A steal at the listed sales price. Better buy it now or I’ll never get the same bargain
» Read moreWhat is Probate? Losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time for family, relatives, and friends. In addition, those left behind must often figure out how to transfer or inherit property from the person who has died. The property that a person leaves behind when they die is called the “decedent’s estate.” The “decedent” is the person who
» Read moreWhat is Trust & Estate Administration? The average person has had little experience dealing with trusts and often has many questions upon becoming a trustee for the first time. The purpose of this brochure is to try to anticipate questions by providing a general overview of how trusts work and the duties and responsibilities of the person that is
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ESTATE PLANNING. Between now and the end of the year would be a good time to take care of any estate planning needs and objectives that you may have related to transferring your estate to your beneficiaries. Estate planning normally includes preparing current versions of the following documents: Last Will and Testament, The will is the only place you can
» Read moreName Change In California, you generally have the legal right to change your name simply by using a new name in all aspects of your life, also known as the “usage method.” BUT, with few exceptions, government agencies require a court order as official proof of a name change so getting a court order is the best way to
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