California document services tell you that they can complete your divorce quickly and easily—as easy as 1, 2, 3. But is this true? Here’s what they don’t tell you: They do not offer legal advice for your particular situation so you will not be sure if the paperwork is correct, if it protects … Read more about What California Document Services Don’t Tell You
Why a California Document Service is Dangerous for Your Divorce!
When people are faced with the prospect of Divorce, the first thing that they think about is price. They have heard the horror stories related to Attorney legal fees and they are scared that they will get in over their head! They may look online or in the phone book and find advertisements for a … Read more about Why a California Document Service is Dangerous for Your Divorce!
Why is Legal Oversight Important for a California Divorce?
Legal oversight means that a Divorce Attorney will be available to answer questions and to make changes and additions as needed as your Divorce proceeds through the California court system. It also means that when the unexpected occurs, there is an experienced Family Law Attorney who is available … Read more about Why is Legal Oversight Important for a California Divorce?
Protect Your Family with a California Will or Trust
Making sure that your family is taken care of in the event of your passing is a good thing to think about as we approach 2012. Failure to have a California Will or Trust prepared can make the transfer of assets difficult for heirs. A California Will is important because: it can designate a … Read more about Protect Your Family with a California Will or Trust
How Important is the Name on the Deed of a California Property?
The name on the deed of property in California is very important. If there is only one person who owns the property and that person is not married, then ownership is very clear. However, if the person who is on the deed is married and the spouse's name is not on the deed, then complications can … Read more about How Important is the Name on the Deed of a California Property?
What is a Publication Divorce?
A Publication Divorce is needed when a person wishes to divorce his/her spouse but does not know where the spouse lives or works. Once the divorce is filed, the spouse must be served. The California courts have created a way to handle service on a spouse whose whereabouts is unknown. This … Read more about What is a Publication Divorce?
What is a Legal Will?
A legal Will, which is sometimes called a 'last will and testament' is a document that explains how assets are to be distributed to beneficiaries as well as name guardians to minor children. The Will is either formally created (not handwritten) and has at least 2 witnesses and is signed & dated … Read more about What is a Legal Will?
What is a Probate?
Probate is the process whereby the ownership of property changes from the descedent to the heirs or beneficiaries when there is no Living Trust. In California, a Trust is the best method of avoiding Probate for heirs or beneficiaries. While a legal Will cannot help in avoiding Probate, it may help … Read more about What is a Probate?
