AdminFeb 21, 20192 min10 Must Have Documents for your Estate Planning BinderAll of us should have an estate plan, it's one of the most important documents, but sometimes we have a mental block and an aversion to...
AdminFeb 8, 20191 minOrganization of your Legal Documents is Key to Winning your CaseI have had a lot of clients who are representing themselves in court because they cannot afford to hire an attorney. The California Court...
AdminFeb 2, 20192 minMy Road to becoming an LDAI remember many years back, I was 21 years old with a 6 month old son. Motherhood suited me, but I remember thinking that it was going to...
AdminJan 21, 20193 minDoing Good DeedsOne of the most requested services that I offer my clients is deed preparation and recording. If you need help adding or removing a...
AdminJan 8, 20192 minTis the Season for DivorceThe holidays are now behind us and more and more couples are finally ready to pull the plug on their marriage. Here is a checklist that...
AdminDec 29, 20183 minNew Laws for 2019With 2018 coming to a close, many new laws are set to take effect come the new year. I have compiled my list of the most interesting new...
AdminDec 7, 20182 minBeware of LDAs Who Are Not Registered & BondedLDA stands for Legal Document Assistant formerly known as an Independent Paralegal. Legal Document Assistants must adhere to the Business...
AdminNov 13, 20182 minPost Divorce ChecklistOnce the Judge signs your divorce judgment, there are still some loose ends for you to tie up. Your Judgment spells out the terms of your...
AdminOct 12, 20182 minImmediate v. Springing Powers of AttorneyI prepare a lot of Financial Power of Attorneys for my clients. I also believe that it's close to being the most important document that...
AdminOct 2, 20181 minDiablo LDA Provides Mobile Deed ServicesDid you know we prepare all kinds of deeds for our clients? We are a mobile document preparation company with a notary on staff so you...
AdminSep 18, 20182 minIs an LDA right for you?When people ask what I do, I tell them that I am a legal document assistant. They often look at me curious and unsure what it means. I...
AdminSep 6, 20182 minGift Tax BasicsDid you know there was a gift tax? Yup, it's true. When we hear the words gift tax, it can be a little scary. However, for most of us...
AdminAug 30, 20181 minDivorce & Your Living TrustIf you are currently going through a divorce now is a good time to think about your current Living Trust or Will that may be in place...
AdminAug 22, 20182 minYour Estate Plan is Much More than Asset Protection. When I talk to my clients about preparing an Estate Plan, they always think of the house, the bank accounts, retirement and all of the...
AdminAug 17, 20180 minWe only have one chance to get it right, create your estate plan. Contact me to discuss your needs.
AdminAug 7, 20183 minTransfer on Death DeedsAB 139 went into effect on January 1, 2016, and allows Californians to record a Transfer on Death Deed, which will keep their property...
AdminJul 17, 20183 minThe Good and the Bad of Life Estate DeedsI am fascinated by estate planning for a couple of reasons. First, so many of us are terrified to talk about it, although there is no...
AdminJul 10, 20181 minWhat's an Advance Healthcare Directive?An Advance Healthcare Directive is an important part of any estate plan. It is also known as a Living Will. This document gives...
AdminJun 7, 20182 minDo you need a Living Trust?Estate planning is something that we don't often think about, first because it is a bit uncomfortable to sit down and decide what will...
AdminMay 31, 20182 min3 Ways to Save $$ on your Divorce Deciding to divorce is not easy, it's an emotional time, add to that the expense of divorcing and it is sure to cause a huge of amount of...