When Would I Need To Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer?
When should you hire an estate planning lawyer? The answer is actually “yesterday.” Some of the...
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When Does an Inheritance Become Marital Property?
A common issue that arises when spouses divorce is whether a spouse’s inheritance can be considered...
How to Avoid Child Support Arrears
Every parent in the state of California has a duty to support their minor children. Income, tax...
What is the Downside of Filing for Bankruptcy?
Like any complicated financial decision, filing a petition for bankruptcy comes with pros and cons.
What is a QDRO and When Do You Need One?
One of the biggest assets in a marital estate is a party’s retirement plan or pension.
Top 3 Reasons Why Mediation Helps Reduce the Cost of Divorce
In mediation, a neutral professional, or a team of neutral professionals (“Co-Mediation”), assists...
Estate Planning vs. Will: What is the Difference in California?
“Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” That famous quote has been attributed to Benjamin...
California Bankruptcy Exemptions: What You Need to Know
If you are struggling with debt, filing a petition for bankruptcy may be the answer. However, not...
What Happens When Divorced Parents Disagree on the COVID-19 Vaccine
For parents sharing legal custody of their children, whether to vaccinate their children against...
Executor of a Will: What are Their Responsibilities?
Congratulations! You have been named the executor of a will. But what is an executor? What do you...
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: How to Choose What’s Right for You
Individuals and families planning their estates have many vehicles from which to choose. Most...
Know Your Rights: Guardianship in California FAQs Answered
Guardianship in California is the process by which the court appoints someone other than a child’s...