An Irrevocable Trust is not a good idea for most people. This is because the 'settlor(s)' (the person(s) who own the Trust) may want to make changes to it over time. It is difficult to make changes to an Irrevocable Trust. It is simple and easy to make changes to a Revocable Trust and it does not … Read more about Why an Irrevocable Trust is Not a Good Idea for Most People
Why We Need No-Fault Divorces
A no-fault divorce is a divorce in which the parties do not have to prove fault. When the United States had primarily 'fault' divorces, court proceedings were very costly. Litigants would have to prove fault in order to divorce. The parties to divorce would address issues such as adultery, cruelty, … Read more about Why We Need No-Fault Divorces
When a Probate is Required in California
When someone passes away in California, a Probate may or may not be necessary. An Attorney only files a Probate in certain instances.AN ATTORNEY WOULD NOT FILE A PROBATE WHEN:An Attorney would not file a Probate for a person who passes away without any assets. The decedent may not own property such … Read more about When a Probate is Required in California
Divorce Service in CA
In California, Divorce begins at the date of service. This means that the date of filing a divorce is not the beginning timeframe. A Divorce in California takes a minimum of 6 months and 1 day from the date of service. Service is the formal notification that a Divorce has been filed.Service is very … Read more about Divorce Service in CA
When Someone Passes Away in California
When someone passes away in California, family members and/or friends will need to consider a number of steps. If the person passes away in their own home or under their own supervision (i.e. not hospitalized or in a facility) the first step would be to call the police or 911. The second step would … Read more about When Someone Passes Away in California
Probate and a Reverse Mortgage
A Probate usually occurs when there is a Reverse Mortgage:A Probate is usually needed when there is a Reverse Mortgage. This occurs when assets, such as a house or a condominium, are worth over $184,500 and the homeowner does not have a Trust. Why a homeowner would want a Reverse Mortgage:A … Read more about Probate and a Reverse Mortgage
California Spousal Support
Either the petitioner or the respondent can request spousal support in California. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is based on a number of factors. Some factors are the gross income of both parties, the number of dependents, annual child support payments and healthcare premiums paid. … Read more about California Spousal Support
Marriage Fraud
Marriage for Immigration Reasons:Marriage fraud may occur when a person marries another for reasons other than love and the desire to be with that person. The most common type of fraud occurs when one party marries another in order to become an American citizen. The other party may be unaware of the … Read more about Marriage Fraud
