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?
What is a Living Trust?
In California, a Living Trust allows property to change ownership to beneficiaries without going through Probate. A Living Trust is very important if you own property in California. Without a Living Trust, property that is valued at more than $100,000 would need to go through a Probate which is … Read more about What is a Living Trust?
What is Legal Separation?
In California, couples do not have to file for Legal Separation in order to Divorce—one party can simply file for Divorce. However, some couples do not wish to file for Divorce and may file for a Legal Separation for a number of reasons. 1. One's religious beliefs may not allow for Divorce. 2. … Read more about What is Legal Separation?
Custody
Custody may be an issue when parents have children and are married and divorced, married and separated or never married. Child custody and visitation is an issue that is often contested in California family court. There are 2 kinds of custody: Legal custody Physical custody Legal custody is … Read more about Custody
What is an Annulment?
An Annulment voids the marriage as if it never took place. The similarity between an Annulment and a Divorce is that at the end of both processes, the parties can remarry. However, that’s where the similarities end. Divorce in California does NOT require grounds. Annulment in California DOES require … Read more about What is an Annulment?
Do You have an Easy Divorce?
Many people think that they have an 'easy divorce' for at least 3 reasons. Both spouses are in agreement regarding issues such as spousal support, division of property and/ or child support, custody & visitation. The couple do not have property or children. The couple may not have any … Read more about Do You have an Easy Divorce?
Why is Legal Advice Important?
Legal advice is very important for any legal matter. Those who wish to handle their legal matter without legal advice or without lawyers are taking a big risk. There are 4 reasons why consulting with an attorney for legal advice is very important i.e. an experienced attorney can: explain the … Read more about Why is Legal Advice Important?
