by chiaowu | Apr 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
For the first time, we have entered unchartered territory with the outbreak of Coronavirus and the community’s efforts to stop its growth. With statewide “Stay at Home” Order from Governor Newsom and Los Angeles County “Safer at Home” Order implemented on March 19,...
by chiaowu | Jan 11, 2016 | Real Estate
Real estate transactions are governed by federal statutes, as well as state statutory and common law. Real estate law encompasses these state a statutes and laws, as well as property law matters. Real estate law includes a wide variety of legal issues relating to...
by chiaowu | Dec 13, 2015 | Family Law
1. What are grounds for divorce in California? In California, there are two grounds for divorce (also known as dissolution): Irreconcilable differences. You simply check this box on the dissolution petition and the court will grant your divorce. Incurable...
by chiaowu | Nov 9, 2015 | Estate Planning
1. What is estate planning? Estate planning is a process. It involves people—your family, other individuals and, in many cases, charitable organizations of your choice. It also involves your assets (your property) and the various forms of ownership and title that...
by chiaowu | Oct 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
When a person dies without having a valid will in place, his or her property passes by what is called “intestate succession” to heirs according to state law. In other words, if you don’t have a will, the state will make one for you. All fifty states...
