Will Drafting and Estate Planning
IRAs, Pensions & Annuities Under Medi-Cal
For the purposes of Medi-Cal eligibility an "annuity" is defined as a "contract to make periodic payments of a fixed or variable sum paid to an annuitant which are payable unconditionally."
Legal Issues for LGBT Caregivers
Without written protections in place, your "chosen family" will not be legally recognized, and could very easily be questioned or contested by a biological family member.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
A Will, Estate, and Probate Guide
Figuring out how to transfer or inherit property from the person who has died.
IRAs, Pensions & Annuities Under Medi-Cal
For the purposes of Medi-Cal eligibility an "annuity" is defined as a "contract to make periodic payments of a fixed or variable sum paid to an annuitant which are payable unconditionally."
What is the American Indian Probate Reform Act?
This guide provides information on AIPRA and how that law affects Indian trust lands (allotments). While this guide does not focus specifically on Estate Planning or Wills, it does provide important information for people who own trust lands about Estate Planning for their property.
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Financial Abuse
Seniors: Protect yourself from fraud and financial abuse! Be vigilant, be observant. Physical or financial abuse will continue so long as no one knows about it.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
A Will, Estate, and Probate Guide
Figuring out how to transfer or inherit property from the person who has died.
Estate Planning for California Native Americans
California is a unique state, and Indian property can make planning ahead confusing. This guide is designed to help you understand the basics of estate planning.
How to Calculate Value of Real Estate and Property
How to figure out the market value of real estate. This may be helpful for qualifying for some public benefits, estate planning, and planning to sell a home or real estate.
IRAs, Pensions & Annuities Under Medi-Cal
For the purposes of Medi-Cal eligibility an "annuity" is defined as a "contract to make periodic payments of a fixed or variable sum paid to an annuitant which are payable unconditionally."
Legal Issues for LGBT Caregivers
Without written protections in place, your "chosen family" will not be legally recognized, and could very easily be questioned or contested by a biological family member.
Legal Planning for Incapacity - Making Decisions When You Can't Speak For Yourself
What are the legal documents everyone should have to fulfill your wishes while you're alive and after you die?
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Financial Abuse
Seniors: Protect yourself from fraud and financial abuse! Be vigilant, be observant. Physical or financial abuse will continue so long as no one knows about it.
What is the American Indian Probate Reform Act?
This guide provides information on AIPRA and how that law affects Indian trust lands (allotments). While this guide does not focus specifically on Estate Planning or Wills, it does provide important information for people who own trust lands about Estate Planning for their property.