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What is Real Estate Law?

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...

Divorce and Custody: Q & A

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...

Estate Planning 101: Q & A

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...

Understanding Intestacy: If You Die Without an Estate Plan

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 have laws (or...

What is Estate Planning?

Estate planning is one of the most important steps any person can take to make sure that their final property and health care wishes are honored, and that loved ones are provided for in their absence. Though often overlooked or put off in favor of more immediate...

10 Things Estate Planning Can Do For You

1. Provide for your immediate family  You can provide for your surviving spouse through life insurance, particularly for spouses who don't work outside the home. You can pass your property on to your spouse and other members of your family, make sure you’ve...