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    10 Must Have Documents for your Estate Planning Binder
    Admin
    • Feb 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    10 Must Have Documents for your Estate Planning Binder

    All 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...
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    Organization of your Legal Documents is Key to Winning your Case
    Admin
    • Feb 8, 2019
    • 1 min

    Organization of your Legal Documents is Key to Winning your Case

    I have had a lot of clients who are representing themselves in court because they cannot afford to hire an attorney. The California Court...
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    My Road to becoming an LDA
    Admin
    • Feb 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    My Road to becoming an LDA

    I 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...
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    Doing Good Deeds
    Admin
    • Jan 21, 2019
    • 3 min

    Doing Good Deeds

    One of the most requested services that I offer my clients is deed preparation and recording. If you need help adding or removing a...
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    Tis the Season for Divorce
    Admin
    • Jan 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    Tis the Season for Divorce

    The 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...
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    New Laws for 2019
    Admin
    • Dec 29, 2018
    • 3 min

    New Laws for 2019

    With 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...
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    Beware of LDAs Who Are Not Registered & Bonded
    Admin
    • Dec 7, 2018
    • 2 min

    Beware of LDAs Who Are Not Registered & Bonded

    LDA stands for Legal Document Assistant formerly known as an Independent Paralegal. Legal Document Assistants must adhere to the Business...
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    Post Divorce Checklist
    Admin
    • Nov 13, 2018
    • 2 min

    Post Divorce Checklist

    Once 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...
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    Immediate v. Springing Powers of Attorney
    Admin
    • Oct 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    Immediate v. Springing Powers of Attorney

    I 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...
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    Diablo LDA Provides Mobile Deed Services
    Admin
    • Oct 2, 2018
    • 1 min

    Diablo LDA Provides Mobile Deed Services

    Did 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...
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    Is an LDA right for you?
    Admin
    • Sep 18, 2018
    • 2 min

    Is 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...
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    Gift Tax Basics
    Admin
    • Sep 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    Gift Tax Basics

    Did 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...
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    Divorce & Your Living Trust
    Admin
    • Aug 30, 2018
    • 1 min

    Divorce & Your Living Trust

    If 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...
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    Your Estate Plan is Much More than Asset Protection.
    Admin
    • Aug 22, 2018
    • 2 min

    Your 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...
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    We only have one chance to get it right, create your estate plan. Contact me to discuss your needs.
    Admin
    • Aug 17, 2018
    • 0 min

    We only have one chance to get it right, create your estate plan. Contact me to discuss your needs.

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    Transfer on Death Deeds
    Admin
    • Aug 7, 2018
    • 3 min

    Transfer on Death Deeds

    AB 139 went into effect on January 1, 2016, and allows Californians to record a Transfer on Death Deed, which will keep their property...
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    The Good and the Bad of Life Estate Deeds
    Admin
    • Jul 17, 2018
    • 3 min

    The Good and the Bad of Life Estate Deeds

    I 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...
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    What's an Advance Healthcare Directive?
    Admin
    • Jul 10, 2018
    • 1 min

    What'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...
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    Do you need a Living Trust?
    Admin
    • Jun 7, 2018
    • 2 min

    Do 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...
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    3 Ways to Save $$ on your Divorce
    Admin
    • May 31, 2018
    • 2 min

    3 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...
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    Non-Attorney Disclosure: I am not an attorney. I can only provide self-help services at your specific direction. If you require legal advice, please contact an attorney. 

     

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